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February 4

Election officials keep quitting years after 2020, as new study flags ongoing turnover risk

Fifty percent of chief local election officials in Western U.S. states have left their jobs since November 2020, with departures increasing from 2023, according to new Issue One study.

February 3

Girl, 12, dangles from ski chairlift in California before crashing to ground in terrifying video

A 12-year-old girl walked away without major injuries after falling from a ski chairlift at Mammoth Mountain resort in California. The dramatic rescue attempt was caught on video.

February 3

Swalwell in the hot seat after spending over $200K in campaign cash on personal childcare: 'Slippery slope'

A campaign finance expert is slamming Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., for spending over $200,000 of his congressional campaign cash on an “inherently personal" expense: childcare.

February 3

Pro-ICE billboard lights up San Francisco streets ahead of Super Bowl LX

ICE billboard appears in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX, displaying football-themed messages supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

February 3

Chinese-linked biolab discovered in Las Vegas home sparks federal investigation with SWAT response

Las Vegas biolab investigation linked to accused Chinese fugitive facing federal charges in California. Property manager arrested in connection to case.

February 3

Measles exposure risk identified at major airport and theme park, health officials warn

Health officials warn of potential measles risk at LAX and Disneyland after international traveler's visit. Here's what to know about windows of exposure.

February 3

California approves controversial sharpshooter plan to eradicate invasive deer on Catalina Island

A controversial plan has been approved to remove Catalina Island’s invasive deer using ground-based shooters, following backlash against earlier proposals for aerial shooting.

February 3

California parents who decapitated 2 children, forced other kids to see bodies learn sentence

California parents Maurice Taylor Sr. and Natalie Brothwell sentenced to life without parole for murdering their two children in their Lancaster home.

February 3

Appeals court overturns conviction of UCLA gynecologist over issue at trial

James Heaps, a former UCLA gynecologist who was sentenced to 11 years in prison in 2023 on sexual abuse charges, has had his conviction overturned.

February 3

First-grade teacher flips American flag upside down in San Diego classroom, sparks investigation

California teacher faces scrutiny after viral video shows her turning American flag upside down in first-grade classroom at San Diego area school.