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May 4

California leaders mum on $1B high-speed rail detour aimed at preserving disgraced labor leader's memorial

California's hundred-billion dollar high-speed rail project is facing scrutiny for a $1 billion detour meant to preserve the gravesite of disgraced labor leader Cesar Chavez.

May 3

There’s a 'majority for change' in California: Steve Hilton

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton discusses the battle for the state on 'The Big Weekend Show.'

May 3

Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow defends California voting after move, says ‘moving takes time’

Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow addresses deleted tweets, voting record questions and residency timeline on CNN amid 2026 primary scrutiny.

May 3

Obama-era 'clean energy' solar power plant still uses fossil fuels – and kills thousands of birds annually

An Obama-era solar plant in the Mojave Desert kills thousands of birds with its concentrated solar rays and relies on natural gas to operate each day.

May 2

Massive 2,000-pound sea lion shocks tourists at iconic US hot spot: 'He’s like a Volkswagen!'

A rare Steller sea lion nicknamed Chonkers, weighing up to 2,000 pounds, has become an overnight sensation at San Francisco's popular Pier 39 waterfront.

May 2

Carnival cruise ship passenger dies after falling from balcony – FBI investigates high-seas horror

A passenger died aboard the Carnival Firenze cruise ship after apparently falling from her stateroom balcony near Catalina Island off Southern California.

May 2

Obama-backed $2.2B green energy 'boondoggle' leaves taxpayers on the hook

Taxpayers and electricity customers face a costly standoff over the Ivanpah solar plant as California regulators block all efforts to shut it down.

May 2

Bill Maher clashes with Newsom over California leaders, says other side will ask, ‘Have you seen the stats?'

Bill Maher challenged Gov. Gavin Newsom on California gas prices, rents and the ballooning high-speed rail costs during a fiery exchange on his HBO show.

May 2

Dr Oz names 5 states in fraud crackdown as Trump administration targets Medicaid abuse

Dr. Oz says CMS has written letters to five states as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on Medicaid and healthcare fraud schemes.

May 1

Hiker airlifted after terrifying rattlesnake bite on remote trail as incidents surge in area

A woman hiking in Simi Valley was airlifted to a hospital with a rattlesnake bite, and Ventura County reported a surge in snake activity this summer.