Why the red tide is rising in California
I’ve lived in the “land of fruits and nuts” for 12 years. My husband and I came to southern California when I was pregnant with our firstborn daughter for a work opportunity. It was a good one: spreading conservatism on the morning radio airwaves! During that time on the radio and my subsequent work in […]
LA Crips leader ran ‘mafia-like’ crime empire fronted by anti-gang charity, feds say
US authorities have taken a longtime leader of a Los Angeles street gang who investigators say ran a “mafia-like” criminal enterprise that included murder, human trafficking and extortion while he also worked as an entertainment entrepreneur into custody Wednesday after a brief search, officials announced.
Another California district attorney is facing a recall challenge from frustrated residents
On Tuesday, Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton was served with a Notice of Intent to Recall from office. The recall notice, delivered on March 17, 2025, while Becton entered the back entrance of her office, follows growing frustration over the handling of crime in the county.
Identity of California woman who won record-setting $1.2 billion lottery jackpot released
A Cottonwood resident became a temporary billionaire after winning the $1.2 billion Mega Millions jackpot, California Lottery officials announced Monday. Rosemary Casarotti purchased the lucky ticket at the Sunshine Food and Gas Circle K in Cottonwood, located nearly 20 miles south of Redding.
CA losing one of its few gas refineries by October, impacting CA, AZ, NV
(The Center Square) - California is set to lose one of its nine remaining gasoline refineries by October, calling the security of its gasoline supplies into question. With much of Arizona and Nevada relying on California for gasoline, the closure could have a broad regional impact on prices for gasoline and other...
Newsom concedes skyrocketing healthcare costs for illegals are ‘partial’ contributor to Medicaid problem
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that the high MediCal spending is partly due to illegal immigrants being allowed to take part in the program, but that it’s part of a larger cost issue nationwide.
Convicted killer strangles wife during conjugal visit in Northern California prison, officials say
A convicted killer serving life in prison for four Los Angeles County slayings strangled his wife to death during a conjugal visit, Northern California sheriff's officials announced. Stephanie Brinson, 62, was killed in November by her husband, David Brinson, 54, at Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, the Amador County...
Woman Sentenced to 24 Years for Meth Trafficking Scheme
A woman who conspired to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine was sentenced March 17 to more than 24 years in federal prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa announced Wednesday.
California’s Secret Train! Visit Postcard Beaches & Towering Redwoods
California keeps teasing us with the idea that one day in the near future, the West Coast will be navigable by bullet train, but with so much red tape in a state where Manhattan-sized chunks of major cities burned to a crisp, are we really believing that's ever coming to fruition?
Flying from California? Here’s Where You’ll Pay the Most and Least for Airfare
Travelers flying from California have a mix of the most expensive and affordable airport options, according to a study from LocalInsider.com. John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana ranks as the second most expensive in the U.S., with an average airfare of $427.82—a significant 11.8% year-over-year increase. San Francisco...
