USA
Gavin Newsom's Press Aide Swears at Reporter Over Dyslexia Diagnosis Inquiry
California Governor Gavin Newsom
California
World
Gang Violence in Tijuana Near US Border, Officials Closely Monitoring Developments
Multiple vehicles were set on fire and barricades appeared in Tijuana after drug lord El Mencho reportedly died in a Mexican special forces operation. These developments, close to the California border, are being closely monitored by officials.
USA
Lost Dog Survives 43 Days in Colorado Snow, Emotional Reunion with Owner
Rocky, a 10-year-old dog, ran away into the Rocky Mountains in the freezing winter and survived for 43 days in the wild before being rescued and reunited with owner Steven Maa in California.
USA
57-year-old man kidnapped in broad daylight, dies due to mistaken identity
Avtar Singh, a 57-year-old father of triplets, was kidnapped in broad daylight outside a Sikh temple in Tracy, California, and later found dead near Lake Berryessa. Police stated the incident was a case of mistaken identity.
Immigration
California Allocates $35 Million to Support Immigrants Amid Trump Administration's Deportation Campaign
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the allocation of $35 million in state funds to support undocumented immigrants, as the Trump administration ramps up its large-scale deportation program.
USA
Miley Cyrus Returns with Hannah Montana Hair Ahead of 20th Anniversary Special
Miley Cyrus was spotted in Malibu sporting Hannah Montana
USA
Caltech Scientist Murder Suspect Had Previous Charges Dismissed by Newsom-Appointed Judge
Freddy Snyder, 29, indicted for the murder of scientist Carl Grillmair in Antelope Valley, had felony gun charges dismissed just 11 days before the shooting by a judge appointed by Governor Newsom.
USA
Former Director of San Francisco Homeless Support Org Indicted for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
Gwendolyn Westbrook, 71, former CEO of the United Council of Human Services, has been indicted on 9 criminal counts after allegedly embezzling over $1.2 million in public funds intended for San Francisco
USA
Los Angeles City Council Set to Allocate $177 Million to Housing Advocacy Groups — Including One That Sued the City
The Los Angeles City Council is expected to vote on a $177 million contract package on Tuesday, allocating funds to a group of tenant rights advocacy organizations — some of which have repeatedly sued the city government.
USA
DEA Blames El Mencho's CJNG for Exacerbating Drug and Homelessness Crisis in Los Angeles
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration states that the drug trafficking network of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, contributes to the surge in meth and fentanyl addiction in Los Angeles, leading to a homelessness crisis in areas like Skid Row.
USA
Gavin Newsom Struggles to Fill Auditorium at South Carolina Stop
With less than two hours before the event in Rock Hill, South Carolina, tickets for California Governor Gavin Newsom
USA
California Reopens Up to $150,000 Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers — 20-Day Window
First-time homebuyers in California have a 20-day window, from February 24 to March 16, to apply for up to $150,000 in down payment assistance through the Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program offered by the California Housing Finance Agency.
USA
The Gold Rush Returns to California, Thousands Flock to Calico Ghost Town
Thousands of visitors flocked to Calico Ghost Town last weekend for the
USA
San Francisco Neighborhood Left in Disarray After Red Bull Race Event, Residents Outraged
Tens of thousands flocked to Marina Boulevard last weekend for the Red Bull Showrun, leaving streets in disarray, damaged trees, and affected homes. Local residents described the scene as chaotic and poorly organized.
USA
Pennsylvania Teen Flies to California, Arrested in Motel for Alleged Abuse of 13-Year-Old Girl
An 18-year-old from Bangor, Pennsylvania was arrested at a motel in Castaic, California after allegedly flying from Philadelphia to meet and abuse a 13-year-old girl he met online.
World
El Mencho trafficked drugs in San Francisco, deported twice before becoming notorious cartel boss
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was a small-time drug dealer in San Francisco before rising to become the leader of one of Mexico
USA
The Blade in South Los Angeles Becomes Focus of California 2026 Gubernatorial Race
A roughly 50-block stretch of road in South Los Angeles, known on the streets as
USA
Governor Gavin Newsom Criticized After Remark to Black Mayor: 'I'm Like You,' Then Cited Low SAT Score
California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing a wave of criticism after telling Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens,
USA
Truckee Community Holds Candlelight Vigil for 9 Lake Tahoe Avalanche Victims
Hundreds gathered in Truckee
USA
Bakersfield Man Arrested After Girlfriend Dies with Injuries Suspected from Abuse
Police arrested Brandon Grimaldo, 29, in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Crystal Marie Falcon, 23, after he initially claimed she slipped in the bathroom. Investigators found blood throughout the house and multiple signs of severe abuse.
USA
Chilling Notes Discovered After Man Attempts to Enter Mass with Gun in Sacramento
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment revealing handwritten notes mentioning suicide and threats found in the bedroom of 20-year-old Brian Girardot Jr. He was apprehended after attempting to enter an all-school Mass in Sacramento with a loaded firearm.
USA
California Tourists Stranded in Mexico After Violence Erupts Following Drug Lord El Mencho's Death
Dozens of California tourists are stranded in Puerto Vallarta after widespread violence erupted in Jalisco state, following reports of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, being killed in a military operation. The U.S. State Department issued a shelter-in-place warning for its citizens.
USA
California Permanently Revokes Doctor's License After Patient Sexual Assault Allegations in Clinic
The Medical Board of California has revoked the license of Dr. Victor Lynn Perry after concluding he sexually assaulted a patient during an examination at his Fresno clinic. Dr. Perry is ineligible to reapply for a license.
USA
LA City Hall Deserted on Fridays, Adjacent Mall Sees Revenue Plummet
Los Angeles City Hall is almost entirely devoid of in-person staff on Fridays, with many departments closed, leaving dozens of residents unable to complete procedures. The commercial mall across the street reports a 90% drop in revenue compared to pre-pandemic levels.
USA
First Palestinian bookstore in US opens in Los Angeles
Watermelon Books, touted as the first Palestinian bookstore in the US, has just opened in Los Angeles. Founder Mary Nazzal calls the project an act of cultural resistance, featuring over 1,000 titles on Palestine and liberation movements.
USA
Mountain Lion Trapped in Fallbrook Family's Backyard After Chicken Coop Attack
A Fallbrook family in San Diego County discovered a mountain lion trapped in a homemade snare in their backyard after several chickens and cats went missing. Wildlife officials released the animal back into the wild as per California law, raising concerns among neighbors that it might return.
USA
US Olympic Committee Chair Speaks Out on Scandal Involving LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman
USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland has spoken for the first time after Justice Department documents revealed sensitive emails between LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein. The Mayor of Los Angeles has called for Wasserman to consider stepping down.
USA
Four Dead in Fiery Long Beach Car Crash, NTSB Investigating
Four people died in a fiery car crash early Saturday in Long Beach, California. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has dispatched a federal investigation team to the scene. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined.
USA
Union Leader Dave Regan Pushes for 5% Tax on California Billionaires Amid Opposition
Dave Regan, President of SEIU-UHW, is the architect behind a proposal to levy a one-time 5% wealth tax on approximately 200 California billionaires, estimated to generate $100 billion over five years. The proposal faces strong opposition, with warnings of capital and entrepreneurs leaving the state.
USA
Gavin Newsom Criticized for $239 Million San Quentin Prison Renovation Project
California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing backlash after inaugurating a $239 million rehabilitation center inside San Quentin State Prison. The Nordic-style facility features a cafe, podcast studio, and Bay views, drawing criticism from Republicans who argue the funds should be allocated to criminal law enforcement.