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October 7

Helicopter crash closes major Sacramento highway, sending multiple people to local hospitals

Highway 50 eastbound remains closed after a helicopter crash in East Sacramento injured multiple people, with Mayor Kevin McCarty confirming survivors.

October 6

Oregon county DA drops charges against conservative journalist after Portland arrest

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office declined to charge conservative journalist Nick Sortor after Portland police arrested him during a chaotic protest.

October 6

Voting underway in 2025 election that may determine if Republicans hold House in 2026 midterms

Governor Gavin Newsom leads push for Proposition 50 to redraw California's congressional maps while Republicans fight the redistricting effort statewide.

October 6

Previously deported blue state driver charged with murdering six people in crash: report

The man in California accused of murdering six people in California was previously deported to Mexico several times, according to federal officials.

October 6

DOJ's Harmeet Dhillon issues 'FAFO' warning regarding threats against her

Harmeet Dhillon accused Sen. Chris Murphy and a staffer for Gov. Gavin Newsom of putting a target on her back, calling it "grossly … outrageous, inappropriate"

October 6

Federal agents in Portland deploy tear gas, make arrests minutes after judge blocks National Guard

Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Border Patrol agents appeared to detain protesters in Portland as a judge blocked National Guard deployment.

October 6

Suspected Charlie Kirk assassin’s lawyer pounces on witness flip in Utah poison mom case

Kouri Richins murder prosecution faces major setback as main witness walks back statement about supplying fentanyl allegedly used to poison husband Eric Richins.

October 6

Blue city crime drives Trump DOJ battle with major Democrat-led county on concealed carry rights

The federal suit targets Los Angeles County concealed carry delays as Harmeet Dhillon says faster lawful approvals will help Angelenos protect themselves and reduce crime.

October 6

How and where law enforcement tracked Tyler Robinson's alleged path across UVU campus

Tyler Robinson allegedly assassinated Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, using a rooftop sniper position and .30-06 Mauser rifle.

October 6

Federal judge blocks Trump's National Guard deployment to Portland amid constitutional challenge

U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut blocks President Donald Trump's plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, ruling the action unconstitutional.