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California inmate who spent 45 years on death row for murdering pregnant wife dies

July 14, 2026

California inmate who spent 45 years on death row for murdering pregnant wife dies

Jerry T. Bunyard hired a childhood friend to kill his pregnant wife in their San Joaquin County home, planning to stage the murder as a suicide.

Missing Canadian hiker found dead 2 weeks after vanishing during mountain trek in Washington

July 14, 2026

Missing Canadian hiker found dead 2 weeks after vanishing during mountain trek in Washington

Gursimran Singh's body was found in the Twin Sisters mountains after a massive search involving helicopters, drones and crews from across Washington.

Newsom botches claim California regs created Tesla, not Musk

July 14, 2026

Newsom botches claim California regs created Tesla, not Musk

Elizabeth MacDonald discusses Gavin Newsom's claim that California regulations fostered Tesla's success, not Elon Musk's genius.

Trump to shrink 2 Utah national monuments by 90%

July 14, 2026

Trump to shrink 2 Utah national monuments by 90%

Trump signed an executive order shrinking Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears from 3 million acres to 300,000, removing drilling protections.

LIZ PEEK: Democrats’ affordability scam collapses in states they actually run

July 14, 2026

LIZ PEEK: Democrats’ affordability scam collapses in states they actually run

Democrats claim to champion affordability, but their policies on energy, housing, minimum wage and taxes have made almost all of the states they govern the costliest.

Newsom blasted by sheriff in his own backyard over California crime as victims cry foul

July 13, 2026

Newsom blasted by sheriff in his own backyard over California crime as victims cry foul

Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper accuses Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers of putting criminals ahead of victims and failing to fund Prop 36.

Driver accused of DUI survives astonishing 600-foot plunge down California cliff

July 13, 2026

Driver accused of DUI survives astonishing 600-foot plunge down California cliff

A suspected impaired driver survived after a pickup truck plunged roughly 600 feet down a Northern California cliff before being arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Menlo College student accused of raping 12-year-old as prosecutors probe second victim

July 13, 2026

Menlo College student accused of raping 12-year-old as prosecutors probe second victim

Andres Manuel Aguilar's preliminary hearing delayed as San Mateo County prosecutors investigate a potential additional victim in the assault case.

NY Times columnist Kristof says no plans to seek office again amid disclosure issues, queries on unused funds

July 13, 2026

NY Times columnist Kristof says no plans to seek office again amid disclosure issues, queries on unused funds

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof transferred nearly $1 million in campaign funds to Oregon Strong, a PAC run by his wife, but most of the money remains unspent.

Lake Tahoe squatter suspect caught on surveillance in rich-and-famous mountain retreat

July 13, 2026

Lake Tahoe squatter suspect caught on surveillance in rich-and-famous mountain retreat

Deputies recovered a wallet and Safeway receipt inside the Lake Tahoe home, leading to surveillance video of the suspected squatter in stolen clothes.