June 19, 2026 DOJ warns former red state is becoming the next California as governor embraces ICE limits The DOJ is suing Virginia to prevent it from becoming a sanctuary jurisdiction, challenging state laws restricting federal immigration enforcement.
June 18, 2026 Palisades Fire suspect allegedly driven by 'societal revenge,' behavioral analyst testifies in court An expert testified that accused Palisades Fire starter Jonathan Rinderknecht exhibited behavior consistent with someone seeking societal revenge.
June 17, 2026 Palisades Fire suspect displayed 'incel energy,' made woman uncomfortable during Uber ride: passenger Uber passenger testifies accused Palisades Fire starter displayed "incel energy" during erratic New Year's Day ride, ranting about humanity crumbling.
June 16, 2026 Oakland school district vowed reparations for Black students, yet outcomes appear stagnant after 5 years Oakland's reparations task force for Black students failed to meet objectives after five years. A member says the group "wasted our collective breath for a whole year."
June 16, 2026 California co-eds killed after being swept out to sea by dangerous waves while sleeping Two college students from Fremont, California, died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean by rising tides while apparently napping near a beach archway.
June 15, 2026 $104,200 salary in Orange County, California considered 'low-income' by state officials A $104,200 salary qualifies as low-income in Orange County, California, according to 2026 state income limits, up from last year's $94,750 threshold.
June 15, 2026 Eight believed dead after B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base Eight crew members were aboard the U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress when it went down during a routine test mission at Edwards Air Force Base in California, officials said.
June 15, 2026 American hiker vanishes on tropical trek as flash floods, mudslides turn jungle getaway into desperate search California tourist Ashley Phillips, 30, has been missing in Costa Rica since June 2 after flash flooding struck during her hike in the region.
June 15, 2026 Police in California spot body of 5-year-old swept out to sea The body of a missing child was discovered after the girl was tragically "swept into the ocean" earlier this week in California, according to the City of Laguna Beach.
June 14, 2026 Alleged Malibu serial squatter featured in new docuseries after years of homeowner complaints Alleged serial squatter Ellie Mae McNulty is featured in Hulu's new docuseries after reportedly terrorizing Malibu residents by refusing to leave homes.