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Newsom declares state of emergency in Orange County as failing chemical tank nears catastrophic explosion

May 23, 2026

Newsom declares state of emergency in Orange County as failing chemical tank nears catastrophic explosion

Emergency crews launch overnight mission to neutralize a volatile chemical tank at a Southern California aerospace facility in Garden Grove as Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency.

Unsafe water warning issued for one of America’s most visited beach destinations

May 23, 2026

Unsafe water warning issued for one of America’s most visited beach destinations

Planning a summer beach trip? Santa Monica Pier ranked as one of California's most polluted beaches for the fifth consecutive year, Heal the Bay says.

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake rocks Hawaii's Big Island; Kilauea volcano likely to erupt again in days

May 23, 2026

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake rocks Hawaii's Big Island; Kilauea volcano likely to erupt again in days

The USGS reports a 6.0 magnitude earthquake rocked Hawaii's Big Island Friday night near Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo amid ongoing Kilauea volcano monitoring.

UC Davis fraternity student's 2001 death ruled a suicide after 29 stab wounds questioned in true crime podcast

May 23, 2026

UC Davis fraternity student's 2001 death ruled a suicide after 29 stab wounds questioned in true crime podcast

Twenty-five years after UC Davis student Andrew Wieman was found dead with 29 stab wounds, a new podcast questions the official suicide ruling.

Washington business owner says crime, soaring costs forced him to rent out home, bathe with bucket

May 23, 2026

Washington business owner says crime, soaring costs forced him to rent out home, bathe with bucket

Jon Bodwell says he moved into his Washington factory and rents out his home as rising costs and crime push his 48-year-old business out of state.

From ‘Scream’ to stream: Jamie Kennedy reveals how Hollywood lost its way and why he won't give up on LA

May 23, 2026

From ‘Scream’ to stream: Jamie Kennedy reveals how Hollywood lost its way and why he won't give up on LA

Jamie Kennedy said Hollywood traded originality for ideology and influencers, but believes comedy is cutting through the cultural division to save it.

Feds seize $6.4M worth of cocaine aboard oil tanker at Port of Los Angeles, arrest suspected cartel smuggler

May 23, 2026

Feds seize $6.4M worth of cocaine aboard oil tanker at Port of Los Angeles, arrest suspected cartel smuggler

A suspected drug smuggler was arrested after federal agents allegedly discovered $6.4 million worth of cocaine aboard an oil tanker in California.

Spencer Pratt is speaking bluntly about the addiction problem in LA: Michael Shellenberger

May 22, 2026

Spencer Pratt is speaking bluntly about the addiction problem in LA: Michael Shellenberger

Journalist Michael Shellenberger analyzes Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign and disruptive impact on Los Angeles politics on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'

Casino boss defends closure of iconic Primm resorts amid backlash from founding family

May 22, 2026

Casino boss defends closure of iconic Primm resorts amid backlash from founding family

Telling regulators the gambling stop is no longer sustainable, Affinity Interactive's CEO defends shutting down the last iconic Primm, Nevada, casino.

Meghan Hays: Spencer Pratt is ‘refreshing,’ what Americans want to see

May 22, 2026

Meghan Hays: Spencer Pratt is ‘refreshing,’ what Americans want to see

GOPAC chair David Avella and former Biden and Obama White House advisor Meghan Hays discuss Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt’s plan to address the city’s homeless crisis on ‘The Story.’