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July 2, 2026

Anti-Israel demonstrator sentenced to year in jail for manslaughter during 2023 protests

Loay Alnaji received one year in county jail for the manslaughter of Paul Kessler, but Ventura County prosecutors say state prison was warranted.

July 2, 2026

California lawmakers' push to make Muslim holy days state holidays sparks debate over school neutrality

California bill AB 2017 would make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha state holidays and authorize schools to choose to celebrate the religious observances.

July 2, 2026

Furious residents confront homeless housing leaders as popular beach community hits breaking point

Over 100 Los Angeles residents confronted supportive housing leaders over rising crime, drug activity and public safety concerns near Venice facilities.

July 2, 2026

Newsom's office responds to SCOTUS ruling on women's sports as California faces ongoing trans athlete wave

Gov. Gavin Newsom's office says the Supreme Court ruling on trans athletes in women's sports will not affect California's current laws or policies.

July 1, 2026

Novice climber survives 1,500-foot drop on California's Mount Shasta after helicopter rescue delayed by clouds

Climbing rangers hiked up Mount Shasta on foot after cloud cover blocked a direct helicopter rescue of a woman who slid 1,500 feet down Avalanche Gulch.

July 1, 2026

Internal emails expose how July 4th bash is being derailed by Dem-run county: 'Offensive'

California county’s planned America 250 celebration for the Fourth of July ignited backlash after Democrats added equity rules for sponsors and DEI programming, while America's founding is sidelined.

July 1, 2026

DOJ targets Spanberger, Newsom gun laws with twin lawsuits after SCOTUS affirms Second Amendment rights

The Justice Department sued California and Virginia over state gun restrictions, targeting assault weapons bans and semiautomatic pistol laws.

June 30, 2026

California couple says moving company doubled their price and is now holding belongings 'for ransom': report

A California couple claims their moving company doubled the price to $32,000 and is now holding their belongings hostage after a disputed delivery.

June 30, 2026

San Francisco home with history of squatters under contract for $1.3 million

A San Francisco home occupied by squatters for five years is under contract for $1.3 million despite graffiti, needles, and no running water or electricity.

June 30, 2026

117 dead dogs found at animal rescue, many with gunshot wounds as investigators probe for answers

Deputies allegedly found remains of over 100 dogs with bullet wounds at Miranda's Rescue in Fortuna, California during an animal cruelty probe.