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California school board member temporarily banned from school after clash with principal over ICE protests

February 16, 2026

California school board member temporarily banned from school after clash with principal over ICE protests

Pajaro Valley Unified School District trustee Gabe Medina faces campus ban following heated confrontation with principal during student walkout protests in Watsonville, California.

Trump blasts Newsom’s UK pact, warns foreign leaders as 2028 buzz builds

February 16, 2026

Trump blasts Newsom’s UK pact, warns foreign leaders as 2028 buzz builds

Trump slams California Gov. Newsom's European diplomacy tour as "inappropriate," warning UK leaders against partnering with the Democratic governor.

Obama calls Los Angeles homelessness an ‘atrocity,’ criticizes 'losing' political strategy

February 16, 2026

Obama calls Los Angeles homelessness an ‘atrocity,’ criticizes 'losing' political strategy

Obama called Los Angeles homelessness an "atrocity" despite billions spent, warns current approach is "losing political strategy" for addressing crisis.

Australian influencer claims Billie Eilish got him 'deported' from US over mansion joke

February 16, 2026

Australian influencer claims Billie Eilish got him 'deported' from US over mansion joke

Australian influencer claims Billie Eilish got him deported after mocking her "stolen land" Grammy speech with crowdfunding stunt to "move into" her mansion.

Los Angeles beaches could become national parks, NPS seeking input

February 16, 2026

Los Angeles beaches could become national parks, NPS seeking input

The Los Angeles coastline could become a national park. Public input needed by April 6 on proposal covering Santa Monica to Torrance Beach.

California surfer murdered in apparent robbery at his home in Costa Rica: reports

February 16, 2026

California surfer murdered in apparent robbery at his home in Costa Rica: reports

An expat hotel owner was killed at his home in Costa Rica over the weekend. Local reports say that two suspects fled after reportedly stealing valuables.

California mom convicted after son dies in hot car while mother got lip fillers: 'Defendant chose her looks'

February 15, 2026

California mom convicted after son dies in hot car while mother got lip fillers: 'Defendant chose her looks'

California mom Maya Hernandez pleads guilty in hot car death of 1-year-old son after reportedly leaving children for cosmetic procedure in lethal heat.

Amtrak adding over 80 new trains in massive overhaul of fleet; travelers react

February 14, 2026

Amtrak adding over 80 new trains in massive overhaul of fleet; travelers react

Amtrak will unveil new Airo trains this summer, marking the largest fleet replacement since 1971. The $8 billion modernization brings significant upgrades, and travelers weighed in.

San Francisco residents band together to shut down reparations fund, claiming it’s ‘dividing’ the city

February 14, 2026

San Francisco residents band together to shut down reparations fund, claiming it’s ‘dividing’ the city

San Francisco faces a lawsuit over a reparations fund that allegedly discriminates based on race. The Pacific Legal Foundation is challenging an ordinance that benefits Black residents.

$Cal State prof warns scrapping SAT in name of ‘inclusivity’ is leaving students unprepared$

February 14, 2026

Cal State prof warns scrapping SAT in name of ‘inclusivity’ is leaving students unprepared

California professor warns scrapping standardized testing for "inclusivity" harms students, leaving them unprepared for college coursework and struggling.