California man sentenced for role in Mexican spider monkey smuggling ring
San Diego, Calif. – A California man was sentenced Friday to prison time and ordered to pay thousands in restitution after federal agents uncovered his role in a cross-border scheme to smuggle…
Woman Wearing California Strong T-Shirt Arrested for Looting in Pacific Palisades
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — A woman was arrested Friday after allegedly looting a fire-damaged home in Pacific Palisades, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Officers responded to a residence around 1…
Nancy Pelosi’s Net Worth Estimated as High as $50 Million
Nancy Pelosi’s net worth and investments: A detailed look at her 2023 financial disclosures WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s 2023 financial disclosure reveals an extensive portfolio of stock holdings, real…
HSI arrests murder suspect wanted in Mexico in Riverside, California
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A fugitive wanted for murder in Mexico was arrested by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Riverside and turned over to Mexican authorities, officials announced. According to a statement from…
Porch pirate steals electronics from home in Azusa
AZUSA, Calif. — A suspect stole two packages containing electronics from the front door of a home on Asuza Street last week, authorities said. The theft occurred on January 29 at approximately…
California attorney general condemns Trump’s executive order on gender-affirming care
OAKLAND, Calif. — California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth, calling the move “cruel and irresponsible.” Bonta issued…
California AG Says Trump Misleading America About DEI
OAKLAND, Calif. — Attorneys general from 13 states issued a joint statement Friday criticizing President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs, calling the move…
Woman charged in Border Patrol agent’s killing linked to California murder suspect
NEWPORT, Vt. — A woman facing federal charges in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent during a Vermont traffic stop has been linked through a marriage license to a…
Let it Flow! Trump Says Water Being Redirected Back to Southern California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Former President Donald Trump announced on social media that the United States military has “turned on the water” in California by using emergency powers to redirect water supplies from…
New Jersey emergency team deploying to California for disaster recovery support
TRENTON, N.J. — Five personnel from the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM) are heading to California to assist with disaster recovery efforts under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). The…
American hiker shot in suspected cartel attack near Jacumba, California
JACUMBA, Calif. – A hiker in Jacumba, California, was shot twice and strafed with gunfire on Thursday in what officials believe was an attack by cartel operatives, according to U.S. Border Patrol…
California man sentenced to nearly six years for $2 million investment fraud scheme
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Gustavo Guzman, 61, formerly of Fullerton, California, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison and two years of supervised release for orchestrating an investment fraud scheme that defrauded…
Palisades Fire destroys $3.8 million Malibu mansion of $2 billion Powerball winner
LOS ANGELES, CA — Edwin Castro, the winner of the record-breaking $2 billion Powerball jackpot, has lost his $3.8 million Malibu mansion to the raging Palisades Fire, which has devastated Los Angeles…
Fire breaks out at California Power Plant, world’s largest lithium battery facility; residents urged to stay indoors
MOSS LANDING, Calif. — A fire erupted Thursday afternoon at the Moss Landing Power Plant’s 300-megawatt Phase I energy storage facility, prompting evacuations and air quality warnings for nearby communities, officials said.…
Santa Monica police crack down on fire looters near evacuation zone with 39 arrests
SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Santa Maria Police Department officers arrested three individuals late Sunday near the evacuation zone on multiple charges, including drug possession and carrying burglary tools. The suspects were booked…
With California Under Fire Over Budget Cuts, Mismanagement, How is New Jersey’s State Fire Budget?
TRENTON, N.J. — As a recent increase in forest fires continues to intensify wildfire risks across New Jersey, the Murphy Administration’s 2025 budget presents a mixed approach to funding wildfire prevention and…
Chris Christie Suggests Forgiveness for Gavin Newsom in Light of California Fire Disaster
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie emphasized the importance of honesty in leadership, stating that public officials must “communicate the truth” to address the concerns of the American people.…
FEMA Denying California Fire Victims Over Missing Paperwork, Possibly Burned During Fire
SACRAMENTO, CA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is advising Southern California wildfire survivors to carefully review any letters they receive regarding ineligibility for disaster assistance. Many applicants have recently reported…
California Ablaze: Political Leadership Under Fire Amid Devastating Wildfires
LOS ANGELES, CA — As wildfires continue to ravage parts of California, criticism is mounting over the state’s wildfire prevention and emergency response strategies, with political leaders facing scrutiny for decisions that…
Man Found Fatally Shot in North Hollywood Wash, Investigation Underway
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA — Los Angeles police are investigating a fatal shooting after a man was found dead in a wash Monday morning in North Hollywood. Officers from the LAPD’s North Hollywood…
Chabad Center Miraculously Spared as Wildfire Ravages Pacific Palisades
LOS ANGELES, CA — A devastating wildfire tore through Pacific Palisades this week, leaving behind widespread destruction, but one building stood nearly untouched: the Chabad Jewish Community Center. Surrounded by scorched land…