San Jose Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure and Assault on VTA Bus Following Community...
The suspect in a public indecency case on a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority bus has been identified and subsequently arrested. 28-year-old Carlos Cruz Varela of San Jose was apprehended after a social media appeal for public assistance led to several tips regarding the June 11 incident. Cruz Varela is...
California Traffic Rule 2024 Update: Understanding the Right Turn on Red Rule
In California, the traffic rules are regularly updated to ensure safety and efficiency on the road. One rule that many drivers are familiar with is the “Right Turn on Red” rule. However, it’s essential to understand the latest updates to this rule for 2024. This article will explain what the Right Turn on Red rule...
18 Scorpions in California (With Pictures and Identification)
California is home to an impressive diversity of scorpions, with species adapted to its deserts, forests, and coastal hills. These arachnids range from tiny, hard-to-spot dwellers of rocky slopes to large, hairy scorpions prowling the sandy dunes of the Mojave. Their appearances, behaviors, and habitats are as varied...
Public land could go private in the Central Valley, foothills
The "Big Beautiful Bill" aims to advance housing by selling up to 1.94 million acres of public land in California and 11 other Western states, but critics argue that it would diminish access to outdoor recreation and prioritize the oil and gas industry over local housing needs.
Governor Newsom Appoints 16 Judges to California Trial Courts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointments of 16 judgeship positions in county trial courts across the state. According to a press release from the Governor’s Office, Newsom appointed six judges in Los Angeles County, one in Merced County, one in Orange County, one...
California Highway Patrol Leads Statewide Crackdown On Organized Retail Crime
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) joined more than 100 law enforcement agencies and major retailers for a multi-day, National Organized Retail Crime bonanza. As part of the coordinated effort, from May 26 to 30, the CHP conducted high-visibility enforcement operations throughout the state, focused on identifying...
12 California universities ranked among best in the world
A handful of academic institutions in the Golden State were named among the best universities in the world by U.S. News & World Report.
Lawsuit Alleges Excessive Force by DHS During Protests in SoCal
LOS ANGELES – A coalition of journalists, protesters, and legal observers has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of retaliatory violence during recent protests against immigration raids across Southern California. The suit, filed in the Central District of California, claims...
This Enormous Flea Market In California That’s Almost Too Good To Be True
In the heart of California’s Central Valley lies a weekend wonderland where bargain hunters experience a kind of euphoria that makes Black Friday look like amateur hour. El Rematito Flea Market in Ceres transforms ordinary shopping into an extraordinary treasure hunt that will have you questioning why you ever paid...
People Drive From All Over California To Hunt For Bargains At This Massive Secondhand...
Ever wondered what it would be like to wander through a bazaar so vast it has its own zip code?. The San Jose Flea Market isn’t just big—it’s a sprawling metropolis of merchandise that makes mall shopping feel like browsing a convenience store. Located in the heart...