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Judge tosses attempted murder case against California dad who allegedly drove family off 300-foot cliff

July 7, 2026

Judge tosses attempted murder case against California dad who allegedly drove family off 300-foot cliff

Dharmesh Patel drove his Tesla off Devil's Slide with his family inside in 2023. A San Mateo County judge dismissed charges after mental health program.

California high school battles Newsom's state law ordering it to change 'Indians' mascot

July 7, 2026

California high school battles Newsom's state law ordering it to change 'Indians' mascot

Marysville High School is seeking ways to keep its longtime "Indians" mascot after Gov. Gavin Newsom's California Racial Mascot Act took effect last week.

SJSU was told of decades-old allegations against volleyball coach during controversial 2024 season

July 7, 2026

SJSU was told of decades-old allegations against volleyball coach during controversial 2024 season

Emails reveal the Title IX office at San Jose State met with a former player alleging abuse by Todd Kress during the 2024 volleyball scandal.

'Mayhem' erupts in wealthy coastal enclave as hundreds arrested in massive takeover during July Fourth weekend

July 6, 2026

'Mayhem' erupts in wealthy coastal enclave as hundreds arrested in massive takeover during July Fourth weekend

Videos show fireworks launched in streets and possible looting at a Pavilions store as over 400 arrests were made during the Balboa Peninsula chaos.

Newsom-backed commission transfers popular coastline to indigenous tribes

July 6, 2026

Newsom-backed commission transfers popular coastline to indigenous tribes

Blues Beach and 136 acres of Mendocino County coastline now belong to Kai Poma after Caltrans approved the first tribal land transfer in state history.

Drivers urged to plan ahead as rest areas close along busy coastal corridor

July 5, 2026

Drivers urged to plan ahead as rest areas close along busy coastal corridor

A California water shortage forced Gaviota rest areas on Highway 101 to close through Oct. 1, leaving a 35-mile gap without state restrooms.

Grand Canyon rafting guide becomes first American woman to row solo across Pacific in record-breaking fashion

July 5, 2026

Grand Canyon rafting guide becomes first American woman to row solo across Pacific in record-breaking fashion

The Grand Canyon rafting guide documented her 2,400-mile solo row from California to Hawaii, sharing blistered hands and sleepless nights at sea.

Homeowners terrorized by pro squatters turning dreams into nightmares in palm-lined paradise, experts say

July 5, 2026

Homeowners terrorized by pro squatters turning dreams into nightmares in palm-lined paradise, experts say

Professional squatters allegedly use forged deeds, fake leases and identity theft to hijack Los Angeles homes, prompting calls for a dedicated task force.

Paul Pelosi, 86, faces a hit-and-run charge after striking a parked car in Napa County: sheriff's office

July 4, 2026

Paul Pelosi, 86, faces a hit-and-run charge after striking a parked car in Napa County: sheriff's office

Authorities ruled out DUI in the Paul Pelosi hit-and-run, but the sheriff's office is submitting a driver re-evaluation referral to the California DMV.

Newsom faces criticism for state's stance on trans athletes in girls' sports after SCOTUS ruling

July 4, 2026

Newsom faces criticism for state's stance on trans athletes in girls' sports after SCOTUS ruling

Gavin Newsom's office says California will keep allowing trans athletes in girls sports despite the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling upholding bans.