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February 20, 2025

California sheriff uses 'To Catch A Predator' playbook to squash blue state crime

A veteran California sheriff and governor hopeful is highlighting one of his biggest career wins happening through a partnership with 'To Catch a Predator' in a massive 2006 operation.

February 19, 2025

US Coast Guard expands border patrol efforts to combat illegal immigration

Although illegal crossings along the southwest border have fallen to their lowest levels in decades the U.S. Coast Guard is still increasing its presence alongside Border Patrol.

February 19, 2025

Coast Guard intercepts 'panga' boat with 20 suspected illegal migrants in waters off San Diego

Twenty migrants were caught by a U.S. Coast Guard crew that interdicted their boat off the waters of San Diego on Tuesday night, the military branch said.

February 19, 2025

Colorado city helps dozens of families relocate after Tren de Aragua apartment infestation

The Aurora, Colorado police chief said Wednesday that efforts to clean up an apartment complex infested with Venezuelan gang members, involved relocating 85 families.

February 19, 2025

Coast Guard finds 20 migrants off Southern California shores

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Haddock found 10 illegal immigrants on a panga boat in the waters off San Diego, authorities said. (USCG Southern California)

February 19, 2025

Ex-NFL punter arrested after 'MAGA' plaque protest during California city council meeting

Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe was arrested and carried out of a Huntingon Beach City Council meeting while protesting a library sign that spelled out "MAGA."

February 19, 2025

Idaho judge denies Bryan Kohberger defense motion to suppress key evidence

A judge has denied Idaho college murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's defense team request to suppress key evidence collected during search warrants.

February 19, 2025

LA Mayor Bass points fingers when grilled on Africa trip amid botched wildfire response

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has come under intense scrutiny for traveling to Africa last month amid a botched fire response, is deflecting blame on the controversial trip.

February 19, 2025

CA post-wildfire beef heats up as state insurance chief accuses Dem congressman of ‘White mansplaining’

After Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., criticized his reform plans, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara accused him of "white mansplaining"

February 19, 2025

Colorado poised to ban sale of AR-15s, other rifles and shotguns with extended mags

Colorado state Senate passed a bill that would ban AR-15s, AK-47s, shotguns and pistols that hold more than 15 rounds and is poised to become law as it heads to the Democrat controlled House.