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California teen faces prison after viral video shows him squaring up, repeatedly kicking sea lion in the face

August 14, 2026

California teen faces prison after viral video shows him squaring up, repeatedly kicking sea lion in the face

Tyler Muehl admitted to kicking a sea lion in La Jolla while referring to himself as UFC fighter Max Holloway. He faces up to a year in prison.

California teen pleads guilty to repeatedly kicking sea lion

August 14, 2026

California teen pleads guilty to repeatedly kicking sea lion

Tyler Muehl, 18, was captured on video attacking the mammal in San Diego. (KTTV)

'Ghost town?' Colorado business leaders weigh all options as DSA gains ground

August 14, 2026

'Ghost town?' Colorado business leaders weigh all options as DSA gains ground

Local business owners and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce discuss corporate taxes, rising costs and the future of free enterprise as DSA-backed policies gain momentum in Colorado.

Paul Pelosi absent from first court appearance on hit-and-run charge in Napa County crash case

August 14, 2026

Paul Pelosi absent from first court appearance on hit-and-run charge in Napa County crash case

Paul Pelosi did not appear in court Friday, and his attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf in a Napa County hit-and-run case stemming from a July 3 crash.

Newsom-appointed judge who freed migrant before fatal stabbing said justice 'sometimes means a dismissal'

August 14, 2026

Newsom-appointed judge who freed migrant before fatal stabbing said justice 'sometimes means a dismissal'

Judge Nichelle Holmes once said justice can mean "dismissal." After she released Marcos Iriarte-Valdez, he allegedly killed Todd Stewart, 68.

Live bullet found aboard United flight forces passengers off plane for security sweep at Denver airport

August 13, 2026

Live bullet found aboard United flight forces passengers off plane for security sweep at Denver airport

A live bullet discovered aboard United Airlines Flight 1302 forced 178 passengers to deplane the Boeing 737-900 at Denver International Airport.

Overturned cars shut down multiple 405 Freeway lanes in West Los Angeles during morning commute

August 13, 2026

Overturned cars shut down multiple 405 Freeway lanes in West Los Angeles during morning commute

California Highway Patrol closed three Los Angeles 405 Freeway lanes as crews worked to clear two overturned cars near Santa Monica Boulevard.

How a noncitizen suspected killer got caught and released by Newsom-appointed judge: timeline

August 13, 2026

How a noncitizen suspected killer got caught and released by Newsom-appointed judge: timeline

Surveillance video allegedly shows Marcos Iriarte-Valdez in a tactical vest stabbing retiree Todd Stewart in a quiet East Bay suburb of California.

California law puts digital fingerprints on AI fakes

August 13, 2026

California law puts digital fingerprints on AI fakes

The California AI Transparency Act now requires hidden provenance data in AI-generated images, video and audio, but these digital fingerprints have limits.

Beach hero jumps into the water after spotting 3 girls in danger of drowning

August 13, 2026

Beach hero jumps into the water after spotting 3 girls in danger of drowning

Lillie Vehling, a UC Davis water polo player, spotted three girls bobbing and struggling in the waters of Lake Washington during Seafair's Blue Angels show.