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Politics November 19

Tom Steyer mounts California gubernatorial bid, joining crowd of candidates jockeying to succeed Newsom

Tom Steyer threw his hat into the ring in California's gubernatorial race, joining the crowd of candidates vying to succeed current Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Vandalism November 19

Homeowners terrorized in deadly viral challenge as police warn 'somebody is going to get killed'

Viral "Door Kick Challenge" resurges on TikTok as teens face dangerous consequences and felony charges for damaging homes across California and Florida.

VIDEO November 19

Trump-appointed judge BLOCKS red state redistricting map

'Ruthless Podcast' co-host Josh Holmes joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Texas' redistricting fight after judges blocked a red-leaning map and how the Supreme Court's ruling could impact upcoming midterms.

Campus Radicals November 19

White House fires back after left-wing professor said Trump wants to re-segregate schools

Professors in AAUP interview discuss organizing against ICE operations while criticizing Trump's demands for UCLA funding over antisemitism claims.

Opinion November 19

Biden’s green energy fiasco, not Trump's reforms, is jacking up your electric bill

California has the nation's second-highest electricity prices after 127% increases since 2010, despite Governor Gavin Newsom's claims about clean energy success.

Mexico November 18

YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast

California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.

California November 18

California high schools at odds after alleged trans athlete displaces female in cross-country top 10

Ayala High School coaches disputed cross-country results after their female athlete finished 11th behind a trans competitor at Claremont High School.

Colorado November 18

Colorado authorities find 1.7M counterfeit fentanyl pills in auctioned-off storage unit: ‘Shocking discovery’

Colorado deputies found 1.7 million counterfeit fentanyl pills in a storage unit, marking largest one-time counterfeit pills seizure in state history.

Energy In America November 18

New Arctic discovery could deal massive blow to Chinese dominance of rare earth minerals

Alaska's GraphiteOne project near Nome discovers massive rare earth mineral reserves, potentially breaking China's 90% market dominance in critical materials.

California November 18

California judge frees second murder suspect without bail as DA warns 'people's lives' are at risk

District attorney criticizes judge's controversial decision to release murder suspects without bail, calling it dangerous and unreasonable choice.

Privacy November 18

Washington court says Flock camera images are public records

Washington court rules automated license plate reader images are public records, even when stored by vendors like Flock Safety, setting precedent for transparency.