Body of 5-year-old girl who was swept out to sea at California's Laguna Beach is found
The girl's mother and another child, near the shoreline when they also were swept into the ocean, were rescued by witnesses.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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Fugitive wanted for murders in Santa Clara, Orange counties extradited from Laos A South Korean national wa...
A South Korean national wanted for murders in Northern and Southern California in 2016 and 2018 was located in Laos and extradited back to the U.S. this week...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Friendship over fear: How USMNT’s long-held brotherhood is antidote to World Cup nerves
IRVINE, Calif. – Nearly a decade and a half ago, two 13-year-old boys stood on the eighth level of a stairwell at a California hotel tossing wads of chewed...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
In Orange County, a progressive Latina pol beats back well-funded haters — again
Expect the race between Jessie Lopez and David Penaloza in California's 68th Assembly District to become a referendum on whether the leftward trend of Latino...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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California cult leader gets 225 years for raping followers
Despite the life term, the DA noted that California's "elder parole" laws mean Sansue Bee Vang will be eligible for a parole hearing in 20 years.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Double-murder suspect captured in Laos, returned to California in historic first
Double-murder suspect Myung Jin Kim has been captured in Laos and returned to California, marking the first-ever fugitive extradition from the country to the...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Historic 'Godzilla' El Niño forms: Southern California warned of volatile winter ahead
The National Weather Service warns a potentially historic El Niño could bring severe winter storms, heavy rain, and tidal flooding to Southern California.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Trump officials cut federal funds to LA homeless services agency
Housing and urban development department alleges fraud in administration’s latest clash with California
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Wherever There's a Democrat, There's Cheating
Examining alleged Democrat cheating tactics in 2026 elections across California and Alaska.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
‘The Dumocrats are at it again’: Trump attack on California election offers midterm preview
California often takes days or even weeks to tally votes after its elections, a product of measures to protect voters and a deluge of mail ballots dropped of...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
‘The Dumocrats are at it again’: Trump attack on California election offers midterm preview
‘The Dumocrats are at it again’: Trump attack on California election offers midterm preview
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Soldier from WNY dies in California
Specialist Adrian Bonsey, a combat engineer with the 3rd Infantry Division, was killed during an exercise at the National Training Center at Fort Stewart. Ac...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
‘The Dumocrats are at it again’: Trump attack on California election offers midterm preview
President Trump’s attacks on California’s primary election offer a window into how he may approach the November midterm elections.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
CSCU hires California-based firm to investigate sexual harassment allegations and response
The I-Team has confirmed the firm Grand River Solutions has been hired to investigate the resignation of former CSCU interim chancellor John Maduko and how t...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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Story Title: California parents sue i-Ready maker over data collection, sales allegations
Jun 13, 2026Open source
California, Santa Clara County sue to block ICE detention facility near Gilroy
Legal experts have said the outcome of any lawsuits against the federal government over the planned facility would hinge on whether the facility was run by a...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Parasite thriving in warming waters of Upper Klamath River killing off young Chinook salmon 4 MIN READ
About one in five Chinook juveniles tested in the Upper Klamath River near the Oregon-California border were infected with lethal levels of the parasite Earl...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Yellow-rumped Warblers and dark-eyed Juncos | The Real Dirt
The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, in...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Early summer heat, dry conditions may cause increased wildfire risk
As California enters June, rising temperatures, dry vegetation and shrinking moisture levels are causing increased wildfire danger across the state.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Moth damage rises as growers await new insecticide
Broccoli and other brassica growers along California’s Central Coast are bracing for another devastating season of infestations of the diamondback moth, bu...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Adam Summers: Time to admit failure in UC admissions standards
If California really wants to expand opportunities, it must do the hard work of putting K-12 educational quality ahead of teachers’ union interests and ens...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Michele Steeb: Homekey audit exposes California’s real homelessness crisis: failed governance
It is the product of leaders who announce bold initiatives, spend unprecedented sums, resist scrutiny, and then declare victory regardless of the results.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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California cult leader gets 225 years for raping followers
Despite the life term, the DA noted that California's "elder parole" laws mean Sansue Bee Vang will be eligible for a parole hearing in 20 years.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Double-murder suspect captured in Laos, returned to California in historic first
Double-murder suspect Myung Jin Kim has been captured in Laos and returned to California, marking the first-ever fugitive extradition from the country to the...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Historic 'Godzilla' El Niño forms: Southern California warned of volatile winter ahead
The National Weather Service warns a potentially historic El Niño could bring severe winter storms, heavy rain, and tidal flooding to Southern California.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Body of 5-year-old girl who was swept out to sea at California's Laguna Beach is found
The girl's mother and another child, near the shoreline when they also were swept into the ocean, were rescued by witnesses.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Fugitive wanted for murders in Santa Clara, Orange counties extradited from Laos A South Korean national wa...
A South Korean national wanted for murders in Northern and Southern California in 2016 and 2018 was located in Laos and extradited back to the U.S. this week...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Trump officials cut federal funds to LA homeless services agency
Housing and urban development department alleges fraud in administration’s latest clash with California
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Wherever There's a Democrat, There's Cheating
Examining alleged Democrat cheating tactics in 2026 elections across California and Alaska.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
‘The Dumocrats are at it again’: Trump attack on California election offers midterm preview
California often takes days or even weeks to tally votes after its elections, a product of measures to protect voters and a deluge of mail ballots dropped of...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
‘The Dumocrats are at it again’: Trump attack on California election offers midterm preview
‘The Dumocrats are at it again’: Trump attack on California election offers midterm preview
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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