California restaurant closes due to state of San Francisco
Gracias Madre’s farewell note read: “The condition of life in San Francisco has deteriorated and made running a small business nearly…
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Kindergartners wander off school grounds, school district refines protocols
“They are two five year olds that walked a mile from the school, crossed a busy road. What if it was your kid, how would you react? Would you be…
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Tribal ranger draws weapon on climate activists blocking road to Burning Man; conduct under review
A news release from the tribe’s chairman, James J. Phoenix, described the incident as a ranger using his patrol vehicle to clear “debris” out of…
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FBI and European partners seize major malware network in blow to global cybercrime
Cybersecurity experts said they were impressed by the deft dismantling of the network but cautioned that any setback to cybercrime would likely be…
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‘Breaking Bad’ stars reunite on picket line to call for studios to resume negotiations with actors
“We want you to come back to the table with us,” Bryan Cranston said in a plea to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers outside…
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Yuma and San Luis city offices closed on Labor Day
The Cities of Yuma and San Luis have announced that their offices will be closed in observance of Labor…
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Rep. Gallego introduces bill to help stop water abuse in Arizona
Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) introduced The Domestic Water Protection Act of 2023 which would stop the abuse of water resources by foreign…
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FBI Phoenix offers safe online surfing advice
FBI Phoenix said they want to educate parents and students on how to safely search and be online as kids go back to school.…
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U.S. Border Patrol agents arrest Mexican citizen for attempted drug smuggling
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said when an agent approached the vehicle, a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, they noticed the driver “exhibiting signs of…
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California begins I-80 repairs ahead of the Labor Day holiday
Emergency repairs began Monday near Truckee. Crews will focus on the stretch between Colfax to the state line. The pavement repairs are broken into…
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California Attorney General sues school district
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state is launching a lawsuit to block a parental notification policy over gender identity that…
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San Diego police sniper shoots and kills barricaded suspect
According to the San Diego Police Department (SDPD), the suspect started firing at officers who were responding to reports gunfire. At least one…
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Arizona police investigate after a gun was found in a student’s backpack
According to the school district, one of the school’s teachers discovered the gun while helping the student unpack the…
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California state Senate leader says she will step down from leadership post
Toni Atkins, a Democrat from San Diego, said she will step down next year. Sen. Mike McGuire, a Democrat from the state’s North Coast region, will…
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Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas is sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for corruption
Mark Ridley-Thomas, most recently a city councilmember, was sentenced in U.S. District Court on seven felony convictions including conspiracy,…
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Backpage founder faces 2nd trial over what prosecutors say was a scheme to sell sex through ad sales
Jury selection for Michael Lacey and four former Backpage employees is scheduled to begin Tuesday in federal court. Their first trial ended in a…
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Brawley city councilman to be a delegate for Local Government 2030
Brawley City Councilman Gil Rebollar has announced that he has been chosen as one of 12 City Official Delegates for Local Government 2030 Second…
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Corpse Flower blooms at California library
It can grow more than eight feet tall, blooms for only one-to-three days every year or so, and boasts a powerful stench when it…
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California MMA fighter with severe asthma makes fighting debut
Despite his ongoing battle with a severe form of asthma, the same illness that claimed the life of his cousin, Kent Craig shares more about his…
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Brawl at a California shopping center draws massive police presence
At around 4:00pm Sunday, Torrance Police Department (TPD) officers responded to Del Amo Fashion Center, for calls of a “large group of [teens] who…
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