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California officials warn massive chemical tank will likely spill thousands of gallons or 'blow up'

May 22, 2026

California officials warn massive chemical tank will likely spill thousands of gallons or 'blow up'

Officials say a 34,000-gallon chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove is actively in crisis, prompting urgent evacuations over explosion fears.

Killer who compared stabbing his aunt to carving Play-Doh gets lengthy sentence after courtroom outburst

May 22, 2026

Killer who compared stabbing his aunt to carving Play-Doh gets lengthy sentence after courtroom outburst

A California man who fatally stabbed his aunt amid tensions over a clogged toilet received 25 years to life after a courtroom outburst at relatives.

Suspect in 'Trump House' owner attack is mentally ill Navy vet, victim's wife says won't survive: reports

May 22, 2026

Suspect in 'Trump House' owner attack is mentally ill Navy vet, victim's wife says won't survive: reports

A Navy veteran is charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking the owner of a well-known pro-Trump property in Escondido, California.

85-year-old ‘hero’ stops man posing as utility worker trying to kidnap woman, authorities say

May 22, 2026

85-year-old ‘hero’ stops man posing as utility worker trying to kidnap woman, authorities say

Authorities say a heroic 85-year-old man took down a suspect accused of attempting to kidnap a young woman in a rural Oregon community.

Hantavirus exposure risk may be higher than believed in parts of US, study finds

May 22, 2026

Hantavirus exposure risk may be higher than believed in parts of US, study finds

Washington State University researchers found unexpectedly high hantavirus levels in rodents across farms and forests in the Pacific Northwest region.

More than 300 arrested in sprawling California crackdown on child exploitation crimes

May 21, 2026

More than 300 arrested in sprawling California crackdown on child exploitation crimes

More than 300 suspects arrested in Operation Firewall, a multi-agency child exploitation crackdown spanning five counties in Southern California.

Spencer Pratt reveals the one major issue made him decide to run as a Republican

May 21, 2026

Spencer Pratt reveals the one major issue made him decide to run as a Republican

Spencer Pratt says his shift to the Republican Party came after death threats forced him to arm himself for family safety during his reality TV days.

Ex-employee of taxpayer-funded nonprofit caught selling fentanyl near LA park: docs

May 21, 2026

Ex-employee of taxpayer-funded nonprofit caught selling fentanyl near LA park: docs

A California man working for taxpayer-funded needle distribution nonprofit PATH was arrested for allegedly trying to sell fentanyl, authorities said.

Video shows parolee’s attempted home invasion at city attorney’s house amid political violence fears: cops

May 21, 2026

Video shows parolee’s attempted home invasion at city attorney’s house amid political violence fears: cops

A registered sex offender with a knife was allegedly caught on video prowling outside the home of Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz at 3:30 a.m. Sunday.

New Fever rises on pro wrestling tag team scene as next title shot nears

May 21, 2026

New Fever rises on pro wrestling tag team scene as next title shot nears

Danny Orion and Shimbashi of New Fever are set to challenge for tag team gold at Pandemonium Pro Wrestling's Dismantling Summer event on June 6.