‘Making America militarized again’: Use of military in U.S. erodes democracy, veteran advocates say
Spouses experiencing health emergencies alone, because their loved ones are serving on the streets of Los Angeles. Troops fatigued by a mission they weren’t prepared for. Children of active-duty troops…
12-year-old driver hits mom, who drops baby. Infant flown to hospital
A test drive in Victorville resulted in injury and potential criminal charges for a mom who allowed her 12-year-old child to move a car — only for the vehicle to…
Newsom will visit South Carolina, a key presidential primary state
Gov. Gavin Newsom will spend two days next week in rural South Carolina, fueling speculation that the California Democrat is laying the groundwork for a 2028 presidential run. During the…
Go to the beach, just don’t get wet. Bacteria warnings issued ahead of July 4th at 8 beaches
With the Fourth of July weekend, local beach lovers are ready to hit the shores. Authorities, however, are warning visitors to avoid any beach activities that involve getting wet at…
SpongeBob SquarePants and friends get USPS stamp of approval
SpongeBob SquarePants would, in theory, have little use for stamps. They would get soggy in that pineapple under the sea. Neither would Patrick Star (no fingers on the ends of…
CA firework explosions kill 1 in Simi Valley, burn house in Bay Area
California has seen a spate of accidental fireworks explosions leading up to the Fourth of July, with a Wednesday morning detonation killing one person in a Simi Valley home and…
Valadao votes to support Trump megabill that will impact many of his constituents
Already a ripe target for Democrats in the next election, Central Valley Rep. David Valadao put his political future in deeper peril this week by voting in favor of legislation…
Man found with fake U.S. Marshals jacket killed by sheriff’s deputies
A man who was recently arrested for impersonating a U.S. Marshal and found carrying a fake badge, gun and zip ties is dead after he was shot by San Luis…
ATF investigates Northern California fireworks explosion that leaves seven workers missin
A pyrotechnics business in Northern California has confirmed that an unspecified number of its employees were “lost” when a warehouse full of fireworks exploded earlier this week, sparking a wildfire…
ICE arrests Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr., alleges cartel links
United States immigration agents have detained prominent Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. and are working to deport him, with officials saying he has “an active arrest warrant in Mexico…