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November 12, 2024

California Republican congressman concedes competitive race to Democratic challenger

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., conceded his race to Democratic challenger George Whitesides on Monday night.

November 12, 2024

Children's book author accused of poisoning dead husband spun web of tall tales: prosecutors

Kouri Richins, the Utah mother of three who allegedly killed her husband in 2022, wanted to show off her "accomplishments" and "status," according to prosecutors.

November 12, 2024

Seattle 17-year-old arrested and released after left-wing protest turns to vandalism

Police in Seattle arrested a 17-year-old girl who allegedly defaced public property with graffiti during a left-wing protest on Saturday.

November 12, 2024

California inmate accused of killing cellmate convicted of child trafficking

An inmate at a California's Kern Valley State Prison is accused of killing his cellmate, who was serving a life sentence with possibility of parole for multiple charges, including child trafficking.

November 11, 2024

Gavin Newsom to meet with Biden after vowing to protect state’s progressive policies against Trump admin

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is headed to Washington this week to meet with President Biden after calling for a special session to "Trump-Proof" the state’s progressive policies.

November 11, 2024

California voters shoot down proposed ban on forced prison labor

California voters rejected a ballot measure aimed at banning state prisons from using forced labor as a punishment for crimes.

November 11, 2024

Suspended San Jose State coach embroiled in transgender controversy sounds alarm on women's sports

Suspended San Jose State women's volleyball associate head coach Melissa Batie-Smoose spoke out about the dire situation plaguing women's sports.

November 11, 2024

Montana's road to red: How the state shifted to all GOP leadership for the first time in over 100 years

Montana ousted the last standing statewide Democrat in the 2024 election, marking the first time the Big Sky State will see all Republican leadership in congress in 100 years.

November 11, 2024

California woman and man charged with allegedly stealing over $2 million in illegal COVID relief funds

California woman and man arrested following a nine-count federal grand jury indictment alleging they fraudulently obtained more than $2 million in Covid relief funds.

November 10, 2024

Los Angeles officials vow to fast-track ‘sanctuary city’ law after Trump victory

Los Angeles officials say they are working to expedite a sanctuary law that would hamper the incoming Trump administration's immigration goals.