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California bill recognizing 2 Islamic holidays nears Newsom’s desk

August 30, 2026

California bill recognizing 2 Islamic holidays nears Newsom’s desk

Gavin Newsom could soon decide whether California public schools and state workers get formal recognition of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha holidays.

TV exec fugitive accused of faking fortune before vanishing with millions – leaving her former star floored

August 30, 2026

TV exec fugitive accused of faking fortune before vanishing with millions – leaving her former star floored

Antonio Sabato Jr. says he was "speechless" to learn Bellum Entertainment executive Mary Carole McDonnell is wanted by the FBI for bank fraud.

Newsom hit with lawsuit threat as whistleblower begs Trump for help with ‘monumental’ fraud scandal

August 30, 2026

Newsom hit with lawsuit threat as whistleblower begs Trump for help with ‘monumental’ fraud scandal

Assemblyman Carl DeMaio says he plans to file a lawsuit against Gavin Newsom's new California law that he claims criminalizes citizen journalism.

California GOP standing up to Newsom asks Trump to intervene with ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’

August 29, 2026

California GOP standing up to Newsom asks Trump to intervene with ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’

California Republicans are resisting a bill signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom they are referring to as the “Stop Nick Shirley Act.”

Former California councilman's corruption unmasked after FBI finds cash buried in backyard

August 29, 2026

Former California councilman's corruption unmasked after FBI finds cash buried in backyard

Ricardo Pacheco buried $62,900 in cash in his backyard as part of a bribery scheme involving Baldwin Park police union contracts and marijuana permits.

Lynette Hooker’s husband Brian rummages through trash on California streets months after wife’s disappearance

August 29, 2026

Lynette Hooker’s husband Brian rummages through trash on California streets months after wife’s disappearance

Brian Hooker was spotted walking dogs and drinking coffee in Citrus Heights, California, months after his wife Lynette Hooker vanished in the Bahamas.

WATCH: Wanted man escapes cops twice by running onto freeway, then walks into their Panda Express lunch

August 28, 2026

WATCH: Wanted man escapes cops twice by running onto freeway, then walks into their Panda Express lunch

Body camera video captures the moment a wanted man walked into a Panda Express where the same officers he'd twice escaped were eating lunch.

Viral video of homeless encampment around city of Berkeley sparks safety concerns from parent

August 28, 2026

Viral video of homeless encampment around city of Berkeley sparks safety concerns from parent

A viral video shows a homeless encampment near UC Berkeley student housing in Albany, California, sparking debate over campus safety and city responses.

Trump election fraud crackdown lands first arrest, putting longtime critics in White House crosshairs

August 28, 2026

Trump election fraud crackdown lands first arrest, putting longtime critics in White House crosshairs

A Honduran national in Los Angeles faces felony charges and deportation after allegedly registering to vote, and officials promise more arrests to come.

Socialist mayoral candidate ignites online mockery for touting basic city service

August 28, 2026

Socialist mayoral candidate ignites online mockery for touting basic city service

Los Angeles councilmember Nithya Raman faces online mockery from the right after celebrating a supposed win that critics said led them to question if it was a parody.