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December 11, 2024

California reparations bills killed as Newsom sought to avoid appearing 'too progressive'

Reparations activists urge reintroduction of shelved California bills to establish an agency and fund during Newsom’s special session.

December 11, 2024

CA school stops disciplining students for shirts protesting trans athlete as movement spreads to more schools

Martin Luther King High School in Riverside, California, has opted to stop disciplining students for wearing "Save Girls' Sports" T-shirts after an uprising.

December 11, 2024

Hannah Kobayashi found after Mexico border crossing in month-long disappearance, family says

Hannah Kobayashi, 30, was reported missing on Nov. 11 and crossed into Mexico on Nov. 12; her family announced that she was "found safe" on Dec. 11.

December 11, 2024

Border sheriff ignores county's new policy that blocks cooperation with ICE immigration enforcement

San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez has said her office won't change its practices on ICE cooperation despite a new resolution passed by the board of supervisors.

December 11, 2024

Washington state proposes high school sports division for transgenders, separating them from female athletes

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) announced a proposal to create a separate open division for transgender athletes.

December 11, 2024

The world’s largest Christmas tree farm in Oregon sells nearly 1 million trees annually

Oregon produces more Christmas trees than any other U.S. state, with 4.7 million harvested every year. The state produces 33% of the United States' Christmas trees.

December 11, 2024

California man found 25 years after going missing discovered to be registered sex offender

A California man who had been missing for 25 years was identified by his sister when she saw his photo in a news article, but the discovery unveiled disturbing details.

December 11, 2024

Firefighters struggle to contain fast-moving Malibu wildfire, prompting evacuation orders

Firefighters in Malibu are struggling to gain control the fast-moving Franklin Fire, which is 0% contained as of late Tuesday night after burning more than 3,000 acres in about 24 hours.

December 11, 2024

Las Vegas man who jumped a desk to attack judge in courtroom sentenced to at least 26 years in prison

A Las Vegas man who was seen on video jumping over a courtroom bench and desk and attacking a judge was sentenced to at least 26 years behind bars.

December 10, 2024

Malibu wildfire surrounds Dick Van Dyke's home; 98-year-old star 'safely evacuated'

Dick Van Dyke shared an update on Facebook, letting his many fans know he and wife, Arlene Silver, "safely evacuated" their Malibu home during wildfires.