January 18 Wife of former American detainee released after more than a year in Venezuelan prison The wife of an American citizen freed from Venezuelan prison after year-long detention on alleged espionage charges, reunites with husband in emotional call.
January 18 California man kills wife, teen daughter in murder-suicide: authorities Los Angeles County shooting leaves three dead in apparent murder-suicide as 19-year-old daughter escapes gunfire unharmed, sheriff's deputies report.
January 17 Surfer says shark attack felt 'like being hit by a car' as board bitten in half: reports A shark broke a surfer's board in half during an attack in Mendocino County waters, marking the first shark incident of 2026 in Northern California.
January 17 Illegal migrant workers caught on camera leaping across rooftops to escape Border Patrol in California raid Dramatic video captured alleged illegal immigrants fleeing across California rooftops as federal agents conducted an enforcement raid at a construction site.
January 17 Police warn of ‘door-kicking challenge’ that can turn viral prank ‘from funny to fatal’ Authorities issued a warning as a door-kicking prank trend gains traction on social media. The dangerous challenge has led to shootings and arrests nationwide.
January 16 Trace Gallagher: Will the real Gavin Newsom please stand up? 'Common Sense' Department: Since California's governor is playing a modern version of 'To Tell the Truth,' will the real Gavin Newsom please stand up?
January 16 California man arrested for allegedly making online death threats against JD Vance during Disneyland visit A California man accused of posting pipe bomb threats on Disney's Instagram during Vice President JD Vance's Disneyland visit now faces federal criminal charges.
January 16 Jesse Watters: The 'liberal Joe Rogan' hit a speed bump in his podcast to president pipe dream 'The Five' co-hosts discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom's podcast conversation with political commentator Ben Shapiro.
January 16 Newsom retreats after Shapiro puts him on the spot over chilling ICE terrorism claim Newsom moderates his stance on ICE after his office called shooting "state-sponsored terrorism," signaling potential 2028 presidential strategy shift.
January 16 Swalwell campaign in the hot seat after accepting almost $15K from CCP-tied law firm: 'Stop playing footsie' Campaign filings show the gubernatorial campaign for Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., received almost $15k from a Beijing-based law firm and one of it's U.S.-based partners.