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February 16

California surfer murdered in apparent robbery at his home in Costa Rica: reports

An expat hotel owner was killed at his home in Costa Rica over the weekend. Local reports say that two suspects fled after reportedly stealing valuables.

February 15

California mom convicted after son dies in hot car while mother got lip fillers: 'Defendant chose her looks'

California mom Maya Hernandez pleads guilty in hot car death of 1-year-old son after reportedly leaving children for cosmetic procedure in lethal heat.

February 14

Amtrak adding over 80 new trains in massive overhaul of fleet; travelers react

Amtrak will unveil new Airo trains this summer, marking the largest fleet replacement since 1971. The $8 billion modernization brings significant upgrades, and travelers weighed in.

February 14

San Francisco residents band together to shut down reparations fund, claiming it’s ‘dividing’ the city

San Francisco faces a lawsuit over a reparations fund that allegedly discriminates based on race. The Pacific Legal Foundation is challenging an ordinance that benefits Black residents.

February 14

Cal State prof warns scrapping SAT in name of ‘inclusivity’ is leaving students unprepared

California professor warns scrapping standardized testing for "inclusivity" harms students, leaving them unprepared for college coursework and struggling.

February 13

California middle school assistant principal nabbed in child sex sting

San José Police police said a task force arrested multiple people, including a Sunrise Middle School assistant principal, who allegedly sought to have sex with minors.

February 13

Kevin McCarthy calls Gavin Newsom’s leadership a ‘failure,’ warns California is on ‘downward slope’

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom's leadership, citing outmigration and corporate departures as evidence of failed policies.

February 13

Gavin Newsom's wife GOES OFF on reporters

Gov. Gavin Newsom's wife scolded reporters at a Planned Parenthood funding bill signing, accusing them of not caring about the 'horrific war on women in this country.'

February 13

Beloved sandcastle artist booted from California beach by luxury hotel after nearly 20 years

Coronado's beloved "Sandcastle Man" vows to continue building elsewhere after hotel split while supporters rally behind Bill Pavlacka on social media.

February 13

AI raises the stakes for national security. Here’s how to get it right

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 shows how smart national standards help America lead emerging technologies for effective AI regulation frameworks.