July 18, 2026 Cash payments are not 'ruled out' as California county officials push reparations for Black locals An Alameda County supervisor says cash payments haven't been ruled out as the board advances a sweeping reparations plan focused on housing and reform.
July 18, 2026 California man admits targeting 3 Subway restaurants for robberies in less than a week, FBI says Surveillance footage showed Freddie Alexander Lopez robbing three Subway restaurants over a six-day period in late January and early February. He pleaded guilty to a robbery charge.
July 18, 2026 Retired LAPD detective says Scott Peterson deserves a new trial, claims police overlooked critical witnesses Laci Peterson's mother Sharon Rocha dismisses claims of new evidence as Scott Peterson's legal team pushes for a new trial after a denied petition.
July 17, 2026 Paul Pelosi charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run in Napa Valley Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has been charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run in Napa County after prosecutors allege he struck a parked vehicle and left the scene.
July 17, 2026 WATCH: Felony suspect's ocean getaway unravels after 90-minute standoff with lifeguards Video shows a felony warrant suspect struggling against lifeguards in the Pacific Ocean off Will Rogers State Beach in Los Angeles after fleeing police.
July 17, 2026 Jennifer Siebel Newsom dodges question on husband Gavin's presidential aspirations Jennifer Siebel Newsom dodged a question about Gavin Newsom's presidential aspirations, saying they are focused on California and saving democracy.
July 17, 2026 California county approves reparations plan as neighboring school district 'Black Thriving' effort stalls Alameda County approved a sweeping reparations plan focused on housing and criminal justice reform as Oakland Unified faces criticism for stalled promises.
July 16, 2026 Kennedy mocks Newsom's speaking style as 'failed magician' trying to relate Fox News contributor Kennedy criticizes California Gov. Gavin Newsom's public speaking tactics, describing him as a 'weird guy' and a 'failed magician' using awkward gestures to connect with voters, on 'The Five.'
July 16, 2026 JD Vance says attending an event in Los Angeles reminded him of visiting US embassy in 'Third World country' Vice President JD Vance told Joe Rogan that attending an elite Los Angeles party with armed security near skid row reminded him of visiting the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
July 16, 2026 More than a quarter-million noncitizens may be registered to vote in 4 key states, DHS alleges DHS says it found over 256,000 potential noncitizens registered to vote in California, New Jersey, Nevada and Pennsylvania after comparing voter rolls.