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China ties suspected in sprawling California pot operations as GOP urges FBI probe

October 20, 2026

China ties suspected in sprawling California pot operations as GOP urges FBI probe

Rep. James Gallagher urged FBI Director Kash Patel to crack down on illegal marijuana cultivation in Siskiyou County allegedly tied to Chinese organized crime.

California nurse's husband claimed ICE took her — now he's charged with murder

October 20, 2026

California nurse's husband claimed ICE took her — now he's charged with murder

Gurinder Gill allegedly told police ICE arrested his wife Jasmine Gill, but detectives found burned remains and major inconsistencies in his story.

Dashcam video captures small plane crashing on San Jose highway, injuring three on board, including child

October 20, 2026

Dashcam video captures small plane crashing on San Jose highway, injuring three on board, including child

Dash cam video captures a Cessna 177 crashing into a Capitol Expressway overpass in San Jose, California, as the FAA and NTSB investigate it.

Cause of death released for 3 who perished at Burning Man festival in Nevada

October 19, 2026

Cause of death released for 3 who perished at Burning Man festival in Nevada

Three Burning Man 2026 deaths in Nevada's Black Rock Desert were linked to cardiovascular disease, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine toxicity, according to new reports.

Oregon school officials silent after football player levels opponent carrying American flag

October 19, 2026

Oregon school officials silent after football player levels opponent carrying American flag

A viral video from a Portland, Oregon high school football game shows a Jefferson player hitting a Grant player carrying an American flag onto the field.

Convicted serial rapist originally sentenced to 124 years walks free after 20, sparking outrage

October 19, 2026

Convicted serial rapist originally sentenced to 124 years walks free after 20, sparking outrage

Andrew Luster, convicted of 86 felony counts for drugging and assaulting women, is reportedly living in Glendora after serving only 20 years in prison.

Idaho deputy rescues juvenile moose tangled in wire in heartwarming video now going viral

October 19, 2026

Idaho deputy rescues juvenile moose tangled in wire in heartwarming video now going viral

Viral video shows a Latah County Sheriff's Office deputy in Idaho freeing a juvenile moose tangled in wire before sending it off with apples.

Golfer distracted by 'a nice rack' shanks tee shot in the direction of large bull elk, wisely grabs a new ball

October 18, 2026

Golfer distracted by 'a nice rack' shanks tee shot in the direction of large bull elk, wisely grabs a new ball

A woman golfing in Estes Park, Colorado, hit her drive right toward the infamous bull elk Smash, forcing her to abandon the ball and try again.

Christian groups and pastors say new California LGBT hate speech law is disguised as indoctrination

October 18, 2026

Christian groups and pastors say new California LGBT hate speech law is disguised as indoctrination

California’s new LGBT hate speech law reads more like a lesson in gender theory than a harassment law, say Christian groups and pastors

The one lesson every parent should teach their child after the Bend school shooting

October 18, 2026

The one lesson every parent should teach their child after the Bend school shooting

Paul T. Coughlin examines how the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in Bend, Oregon, exposes a destructive pattern linking bullying to violence.