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VIDEO January 19

California owes $1 BILLION for migrant healthcare, Trump admin says

The Trump administration says audits found California and several other states used federal funds beyond emergency services to cover medical care for illegal immigrants, totaling about $1.3 billion.

California January 19

California hiker found dead after striking out to search for missing group

A hiker was found dead in the California mountains after searching for lost friends, authorities said. Rescue teams successfully saved the initial four missing hikers.

Portland January 19

Portland DA cracks down on drug crimes as Seattle pulls back on enforcement

Portland DA announces drug prosecution crackdown for those refusing treatment, contrasting sharply with Seattle's lenient approach to possession cases.

Opinion January 19

California’s hatred for capitalism is killing the goose that laid its golden egg

California's proposed billionaire tax on unrealized gains drives entrepreneurs like Elon Musk to Texas, threatening Silicon Valley's innovation economy.

California January 18

Newsom defies Trump administration, declares free parks for MLK Day

California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to the Trump administration's decision to scrap free national park entry on MLK Day, offering free admission to 200-plus state parks.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 18

Wife of former American detainee released after more than a year in Venezuelan prison

The wife of an American citizen freed from Venezuelan prison after year-long detention on alleged espionage charges, reunites with husband in emotional call.

Los Angeles January 18

California man kills wife, teen daughter in murder-suicide: authorities

Los Angeles County shooting leaves three dead in apparent murder-suicide as 19-year-old daughter escapes gunfire unharmed, sheriff's deputies report.

US Fires January 18

Dozens of dogs killed in fire at home of ‘breeder’ in Washington state, firefighters rescue 3 from flames

Fire officials in Washington state are investigating a deadly blaze that killed about 40 dogs at the home of a man who claimed to be dog breeder.

National Parks January 18

Dinosaur fossils unearthed during parking lot construction at national park

Construction workers made an incredible discovery at Dinosaur National Monument when parking lot work unearthed fossils believed to belong to the Diplodocus.

California January 17

Surfer says shark attack felt 'like being hit by a car' as board bitten in half: reports

A shark broke a surfer's board in half during an attack in Mendocino County waters, marking the first shark incident of 2026 in Northern California.

Illegal Immigrants January 17

Illegal migrant workers caught on camera leaping across rooftops to escape Border Patrol in California raid

Dramatic video captured alleged illegal immigrants fleeing across California rooftops as federal agents conducted an enforcement raid at a construction site.