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January 22, 2024

Big wave surfers take on huge swells at Mavericks in Northern California

Big wave surfers descended upon Half Moon Bay to take on some of the biggest swells of the year with fans packing the cliffs to watch the performances.

January 22, 2024

Former California firefighter pleads not guilty to planting bombs along roadways

A former California firefighter with previous arson convictions has pleaded not guilty to planting several explosive devices along Northern California roadways.

January 22, 2024

Washington state to consider ban on hog-tying after Manuel Ellis' death

Washington state legislators are expected to consider a proposal to prohibit police from hog-tying suspects after it was alleged that this led to the death of Manuel Ellis in 2021.

January 22, 2024

Washington state Democrats propose replacing term 'sex offender' to advance a 'person-first' approach

Washington state Democrats introduced a bill that would change the term "sex offender" in the Sex Offender Policy Board and add a convicted sex offender to the board.

January 22, 2024

California’s insane spending means epic debt and maybe an unpleasant surprise for wealthy residents

Massive spending has California politicians considering a wealth tax of some of the richest residents. But will that solve the problem or encourage people to move?

January 22, 2024

Fired flight attendant blasts airline's 'DEI push,' alleges religious discrimination in lawsuit

Two flight attendants claimed religious discrimination after they were fired and now call for religious liberty amid the push for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

January 21, 2024

California senior's car teeters high above construction site after driver misses warning signs

California Highway Patrol used an incident involving a "disoriented senior driver" in a construction site to alert people of their traffic safety classes coming soon.

January 21, 2024

San Francisco Mayor London Breed slams city supervisors' Gaza cease-fire resolution, but refuses to veto

Democrat Mayor London Breed said that the nonbinding resolution from San Francisco supervisors is dividing the city and may lead to more antisemitic acts.

January 21, 2024

After police seized Marine vet's life savings, ruling brings him closer to saving others from civil forfeiture

Former Marine Stephen Lara had his $87,000 in life savings seized by Nevada Highway Police three years ago. Now, he is fighting to protect others from the same fate.

January 21, 2024

Faith for Christians means keeping a focus on 'life that is everlasting,' says California professor

Joshua Smith of Biola University in California reflects on 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 in this faith piece and what St. Paul meant when he wrote, "Those who have wives should live as if they do not."