October 30 Thieves steal more than 1,000 Native American artifacts in overnight California museum heist The FBI joined an investigation into a brazen Oakland Museum heist in which thieves stole over 1,000 historic artifacts, including Native American baskets and jewelry.
October 30 Noem warns 18-wheelers becoming ‘weapons’ as Newsom, sanctuary states license illegal immigrants Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized sanctuary states for purportedly letting illegal immigrants obtain commercial driver’s licenses on "America Reports."
October 30 California girls' volleyball players speak out on refusing to play in playoff game against trans athlete Trans athlete AB Hernandez's volleyball season ended amid controversy involving President Donald Trump, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and multiple team forfeits.
October 30 Trump administration: 146 illegal drivers taken off roads Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says money can be pulled from states issuing drivers licenses to illegal immigrants who don’t understand English on ‘The Will Cain Show.’
October 30 Grandfather allegedly 'boiled alive' after 136-degree shower scalds skin at California hotel A grandfather visiting for his granddaughter's graduation allegedly died from severe burns caused by hot shower water exceeding California's safety limits at a San Jose hotel.
October 30 Republicans fight Newsom's $88M redistricting 'power grab' as Prop 50 battle heats up House Republican leadership spends $13 million opposing Gov. Gavin Newsom's California redistricting measure Proposition 50 ahead of Nov. 4 vote.
October 29 California jail cuts Seattle murder suspect loose by mistake, triggering manhunt as victim’s mom fumes The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office accidentally released Isaiah Jamon Andrews, wanted for allegedly murdering Theodore Wheeler IV, prompting U.S. Marshals to launch manhunt.
October 29 US attorney fired by Trump joins Newsom's team California Gov. Newsom hires former federal prosecutor Michele Beckwith after the Trump administration fired her over an immigration enforcement dispute.
October 29 California restaurants choke on new allergen menu mandate amid compliance concerns and costs First Amendment concerns arise as California mandates restaurant allergen disclosures, creating legal exposure and constitutional challenges for food service businesses.
October 28 Newsom invokes Scripture in attack on GOP over shutdown affecting food assistance: ‘Cruelty is the policy’ Newsom cites biblical teachings to slam federal leaders, Trump admin over government shutdown's impact on food assistance, as California sues USDA over suspended SNAP benefits.