May 25, 2026 California congressional candidate refuses to say Pledge of Allegiance in resurfaced clips California congressional candidate Mai Vang faced backlash after videos resurfaced showing her refusing to say the Pledge of Allegiance at city council meetings.
May 25, 2026 California billionaire Tom Steyer defends trans athletes in high school sports as governor's race heats up Tom Steyer defends transgender athletes in high school sports, citing mental health risks as he runs for California governor in a crowded field.
May 25, 2026 Christian lifeguard who refused pride flag duties and was suspended is now headed toward trial A Christian lifeguard Captain Jeffrey Little is headed toward trial after alleging LA County punished him for objecting to Pride flag duties.
May 25, 2026 California mom speaks with compassion but brutal honesty about presence of trans athlete in daughter’s sport Jennifer Oliver speaks out after trans athlete AB Hernandez beat her daughter and the rest of the top girls in high jump at a California girls state qualifying track meet.
May 24, 2026 California mayors revolt over Newsom bullet train plan they warn could ‘raid’ local tax bases Ten California mayors push back against Gov. Newsom's high-speed rail funding plans, opposing the use of local taxpayer money after 16 years of no track.
May 24, 2026 Ritzy private academy attended by Kardashian kids faces trial in bizarre 'kissing club' scandal A judge ruled that a lawsuit accusing Sierra Canyon School of ignoring an alleged student-run "kissing club" involving sexual abuse will proceed publicly.
May 24, 2026 Trans track star sweeps three events, shares first-place podium and qualifies for CA state meet yet again Now a senior, trans athlete AB Hernandez continues to make headlines, qualifying for the California high school girls state track meet for the second straight year.
May 23, 2026 Newsom declares state of emergency in Orange County as failing chemical tank nears catastrophic explosion Emergency crews launch overnight mission to neutralize a volatile chemical tank at a Southern California aerospace facility in Garden Grove as Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency.
May 23, 2026 Unsafe water warning issued for one of America’s most visited beach destinations Planning a summer beach trip? Santa Monica Pier ranked as one of California's most polluted beaches for the fifth consecutive year, Heal the Bay says.
May 23, 2026 UC Davis fraternity student's 2001 death ruled a suicide after 29 stab wounds questioned in true crime podcast Twenty-five years after UC Davis student Andrew Wieman was found dead with 29 stab wounds, a new podcast questions the official suicide ruling.