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Families confront California 'party mom' in court, calling her a 'monster' who groomed their children

May 28, 2026

Families confront California 'party mom' in court, calling her a 'monster' who groomed their children

Convicted Los Gatos Party Mom Shannon O'Connor was sentenced to 35 years in prison after a jury found her guilty on 48 felony charges in Silicon Valley.

Burning Man's Orgy Dome asks for help to recover from last year's pounding so it can be erected once again

May 28, 2026

Burning Man's Orgy Dome asks for help to recover from last year's pounding so it can be erected once again

Burning Man's famous Orgy Dome needs rebuilding after high winds caused extensive damage last year, prompting organizers to launch a GoFundMe campaign.

Unprepared college students forced to relearn 'middle school mathematics,' California professors reveal

May 28, 2026

Unprepared college students forced to relearn 'middle school mathematics,' California professors reveal

Over 500 UC professors signed a letter demanding the university reinstate SAT/ACT mathematics requirements for incoming students, citing failing standards.

Newsom wants to claw back Trump fund cash as California burns billions on rail and other 'boondoggles'

May 28, 2026

Newsom wants to claw back Trump fund cash as California burns billions on rail and other 'boondoggles'

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes a 100% tax on Californians who receive money from Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund, calling it a reward for Jan. 6 rioters.

California track and field championship to be overshadowed by trans drama for second year in a row

May 28, 2026

California track and field championship to be overshadowed by trans drama for second year in a row

California high school track and field state finals face expected protests over transgender athlete competing in girls' divisions for a second year.

California teacher Samantha Watson arrested for alleged sexual conduct with student at charter school

May 28, 2026

California teacher Samantha Watson arrested for alleged sexual conduct with student at charter school

California teacher Samantha Watson allegedly had inappropriate sexual contact with a minor student. Investigators believe there may be more victims.

Nebraska K-9 sniffs out 525 pounds of cocaine during routine traffic stop, leading to California man's arrest

May 27, 2026

Nebraska K-9 sniffs out 525 pounds of cocaine during routine traffic stop, leading to California man's arrest

Nebraska State Patrol says K-9 Gable helped troopers discover 525 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop, leading to the driver's arrest Wednesday.

Suspect in viral monk seal harassment video says he was doxxed as federal court fight begins

May 27, 2026

Suspect in viral monk seal harassment video says he was doxxed as federal court fight begins

Tourist Igor Lytvynchuk allegedly threw a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal in Maui and now faces federal harassment charges in court.

Jewish UCLA students beaten with sticks, pepper sprayed and knocked out by anti-Israel campus mob: lawsuit

May 27, 2026

Jewish UCLA students beaten with sticks, pepper sprayed and knocked out by anti-Israel campus mob: lawsuit

The DOJ sues the University of California system, alleging UCLA failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students from antisemitic violence on campus.

Manhunt launched for samurai sword attack suspect with sex crime conviction after party assault: sheriff

May 27, 2026

Manhunt launched for samurai sword attack suspect with sex crime conviction after party assault: sheriff

California man allegedly tried to kill partygoer with samurai-style sword in Mariposa. Police say suspect Jonathan Bays is armed and dangerous.