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Husband of American killed by Mexico cartel says they fled Los Angeles over crime

February 28, 2024

Husband of American killed by Mexico cartel says they fled Los Angeles over crime

The widower of a Los Angeles woman shot and killed in cartel crossfire at a beach club in Tulum, Mexico, said they had fled crime in California.

Here's what California's radical reparations plan will cost taxpayers

February 28, 2024

Here's what California's radical reparations plan will cost taxpayers

Based on a nonpartisan media analysis of the California Reparations Commission's 1,000-page report by CalMatters, the cost of the reparations per eligible Californian is $1,381,198.

California middle school rocked by circulation of AI-generated nude photos of students

February 27, 2024

California middle school rocked by circulation of AI-generated nude photos of students

A Beverly Hills, California, middle school is investigating the circulation of nude photos of students generated by artificial intelligence.

'Armed bandits' rob migrants crossing California border illegally

February 27, 2024

'Armed bandits' rob migrants crossing California border illegally

Several groups of migrants crossing the U.S. border illegally on Sunday were robbed by armed bandits, according to U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens.

CA movie theater murderer sentenced to life without parole for fatally shooting 2 teenagers

February 27, 2024

CA movie theater murderer sentenced to life without parole for fatally shooting 2 teenagers

Joseph Jimenez Jr. was sentenced to life in prison without parole for fatally shooting two teenagers at a Southern California movie theater during a 2021 showing of “The Forever Purge."

Closure of beloved California bookstore highlights struggles of small businesses in expensive state

February 27, 2024

Closure of beloved California bookstore highlights struggles of small businesses in expensive state

A new report about a closing California bookstore noted how it's an example of elderly small business owners struggling with changing times and the post-COVID economy.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom facing another recall threat, group says he's 'abandoned' state

February 26, 2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom facing another recall threat, group says he's 'abandoned' state

A citizen-led group is leading a recall effort against California Gov. Gavin Newsom, the fifth one against him since taking office in 2019.

California utility will pay $80M to settle claims its equipment sparked devastating 2017 wildfire

February 26, 2024

California utility will pay $80M to settle claims its equipment sparked devastating 2017 wildfire

Massive wildfires which destroyed over 1,000 homes were found to be caused by Edison power lines and transformers which ignited brush, exacerbated by strong winds.

Eric Swalwell appears to have dropped large amounts of campaign cash on Super Bowl tickets

February 26, 2024

Eric Swalwell appears to have dropped large amounts of campaign cash on Super Bowl tickets

California Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell appears to have spent thousands of dollars on Super Bowl tickets and other items at the stadium, according to filings.

California woman stole Amazon van because she ‘just needed to get back to San Jose’: police

February 26, 2024

California woman stole Amazon van because she ‘just needed to get back to San Jose’: police

A California woman was arrested last week after stealing an Amazon worker's van because she "just needed to get back to San Jose," police said.