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Historic nude beach in California is putting its clothes on when it opens later this month

July 19, 2026

Historic nude beach in California is putting its clothes on when it opens later this month

San Gregorio Ranch State Beach, one of California's first nude beaches, will require clothing when it joins the state parks system this July.

Liberal state Supreme Court justice blasts SCOTUS conservatives, says Hawaii will defy high court

July 19, 2026

Liberal state Supreme Court justice blasts SCOTUS conservatives, says Hawaii will defy high court

Justice Todd Eddins accused Roberts' Supreme Court of reviving discredited 1857 and 1896 rulings while dismantling constitutional rights and democracy.

California Pizza Kitchen founder says California has become too difficult for entrepreneurs

July 19, 2026

California Pizza Kitchen founder says California has become too difficult for entrepreneurs

California Pizza Kitchen co-founder Rick Rosenfield says he'd open in Florida over California today, citing rising labor costs and increased bureaucracy.

Tulsi Gabbard's brother charged after allegedly trying to lure children to Waikīkī hotel room: police

July 18, 2026

Tulsi Gabbard's brother charged after allegedly trying to lure children to Waikīkī hotel room: police

Tulsi Gabbard's older brother Batarti Gabbard was charged with custodial interference after allegedly luring children at a Waikīkī hotel pool.

Man who allegedly rode naked atop moving locomotive busted after bizarre train stunt: sheriff

July 18, 2026

Man who allegedly rode naked atop moving locomotive busted after bizarre train stunt: sheriff

Daniel Ray Ballance of Quartzsite, Arizona, allegedly broke into a Union Pacific locomotive and surfed naked on its roof as it moved through Colorado.

Cash payments are not 'ruled out' as California county officials push reparations for Black locals

July 18, 2026

Cash payments are not 'ruled out' as California county officials push reparations for Black locals

An Alameda County supervisor says cash payments haven't been ruled out as the board advances a sweeping reparations plan focused on housing and reform.

Terrified hikers face nightmare survival scenario after heart-pounding grizzly bear encounter

July 18, 2026

Terrified hikers face nightmare survival scenario after heart-pounding grizzly bear encounter

Video captured three hikers surviving a face-to-face grizzly bear encounter on a narrow trail in Alaska, highlighting key National Park Service bear safety tips.

California man admits targeting 3 Subway restaurants for robberies in less than a week, FBI says

July 18, 2026

California man admits targeting 3 Subway restaurants for robberies in less than a week, FBI says

Surveillance footage showed Freddie Alexander Lopez robbing three Subway restaurants over a six-day period in late January and early February. He pleaded guilty to a robbery charge.

Retired LAPD detective says Scott Peterson deserves a new trial, claims police overlooked critical witnesses

July 18, 2026

Retired LAPD detective says Scott Peterson deserves a new trial, claims police overlooked critical witnesses

Laci Peterson's mother Sharon Rocha dismisses claims of new evidence as Scott Peterson's legal team pushes for a new trial after a denied petition.

Democrats turn on congressional hopeful after 'hiding' LGBTQ+ views from Muslim voters

July 17, 2026

Democrats turn on congressional hopeful after 'hiding' LGBTQ+ views from Muslim voters

Melissa Chaudhry reportedly said she left LGBTQ+ rights off her website to avoid alienating Muslim voters, sparking a revolt from Washington state Democrats.