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GOP bill targets blue state for billions in COVID-era unemployment debt dumped on businesses

May 19, 2026

GOP bill targets blue state for billions in COVID-era unemployment debt dumped on businesses

Rep. Vince Fong introduced legislation requiring California to repay its $21 billion unemployment debt before spending federal money on other programs.

San Diego mosque shooting leaves 3 victims, 2 teen suspects dead, police say

May 18, 2026

San Diego mosque shooting leaves 3 victims, 2 teen suspects dead, police say

San Diego Police and SWAT officers rushed to the Islamic Center of San Diego Monday afternoon after reports of an active shooter prompted evacuations and a large emergency response.

High school athlete slams CIF's shared podium rule as humiliating response that fails female competitors

May 18, 2026

High school athlete slams CIF's shared podium rule as humiliating response that fails female competitors

Trans athlete AB Hernandez dominated CIF Southern Section girls' track finals, reigniting debate over California's transgender sports policies.

Skid Row election scheme allegedly fueled by pocket-change payoffs busted by Trump DOJ

May 18, 2026

Skid Row election scheme allegedly fueled by pocket-change payoffs busted by Trump DOJ

DOJ charges California woman for allegedly bribing homeless people on Skid Row to sign petitions in what officials call an election-integrity racket.

Fast-moving Sandy Fire burns hundreds of acres in Southern California, forcing evacuations in Simi Valley area

May 18, 2026

Fast-moving Sandy Fire burns hundreds of acres in Southern California, forcing evacuations in Simi Valley area

A fast-moving brush fire called the Sandy Fire prompted evacuation orders in Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks, burning an estimated 184 acres on Monday.

The red-state winners in the climb to become America’s next economic powerhouse

May 18, 2026

The red-state winners in the climb to become America’s next economic powerhouse

Companies are fleeing high-tax blue states like California and New York for Republican-led states like Texas and Florida, accelerating a major corporate power shift.

11 National Park Service workers evacuated by helicopter amid California fire

May 18, 2026

11 National Park Service workers evacuated by helicopter amid California fire

A helicopter evacuated 11 National Park Service employees from Santa Rosa Island as a human-caused wildfire spread across more than 10,000 acres.

California trans athlete podium controversy ignites outrage among politicians, activists

May 17, 2026

California trans athlete podium controversy ignites outrage among politicians, activists

A CIF girls' track meet in California sparked national controversy after trans athlete AB Hernandez swept three jumping events at section finals.

California Dem, former LA mayor Villaraigosa admits Trump's not to blame for state’s homelessness, cost crises

May 17, 2026

California Dem, former LA mayor Villaraigosa admits Trump's not to blame for state’s homelessness, cost crises

Former LA Mayor Villaraigosa says Democrats can't blame Trump for California's homelessness and high costs, calling them results of Democratic policies.

Dr Oz says 800 hospice providers suspended in California over alleged $1B Medicare fraud scheme

May 17, 2026

Dr Oz says 800 hospice providers suspended in California over alleged $1B Medicare fraud scheme

Dr. Oz announces suspension of 800 California hospice providers over alleged Medicare fraud, says Florida and other states also face scrutiny.