California

$11.4M Nvidia Shipment Stolen A shipment containing $11.4 million worth of Nvidia hardware has disappeared after leaving Oakland, California, for Fort Worth, Texas, triggering a major cargo theft investigation. The shipment included six pallets of high-value computer hardware intended for the technology market, but investigators lost track of the truck before it reached its destination.

How Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars Are Made: Inside the Process The Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of the entertainment industry’s most recognizable landmarks. Thousands of tourists visit Hollywood Boulevard every year to photograph the famous five-pointed stars honoring actors, musicians, television personalities, directors and other entertainment figures. But how does one of these

Woman Swims the Entire California Coast A 33-year-old endurance swimmer has made history after completing an approximately 900-mile swim along the California coastline. Catherine Breed finished the extraordinary journey in October 2026 after 111 days in the Pacific Ocean, overcoming powerful currents, dangerous weather, cold water and environmental challenges along the way. Breed began her

Eleven Missing in Terrifying Pacific Ocean Disaster A desperate fight for survival is unfolding in the Pacific Ocean after a boat capsized off Mexico’s Baja California coast, leaving eleven people missing and several survivors suffering severe injuries consistent with shark bites. Sixteen people have been rescued so far, but the search for the missing passengers

Man’s Poisoning Conviction Dismissed A California woman is speaking out after a judge dismissed the felony conviction of her former co-worker, who was caught on hidden camera tampering with her drinking water in a poisoning case that left her seriously ill. Rong Yuan, a chemical engineer who worked at Berkeley Engineering and Research, spent years

21 Kids Removed From California Home A California couple is facing multiple child abuse charges after authorities removed 21 children connected to their household and investigators uncovered disturbing allegations about how some of the children were treated. Guojun Xuan, 66, and Silvia Zhang, 39, were arrested in October 2026 following a lengthy investigation involving their

FBI Offers $150,000 Reward for Fugitive Tech CEO Sentenced to 15 Years in $26.8 Million Investor Fraud The FBI is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of fugitive technology executive Bernhard Eugen Fritsch, the founder and former CEO of Santa Monica based StarClub Inc., who fled

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton in Some Hot Water Longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television following allegations involving an incident aboard an American Airlines flight. According to initial reporting by TMZ and statements confirmed by American Airlines, the incident occurred May 14th aboard American Airlines Flight

Orange County Father Paralyzed An Orange County father of five is facing a long road to recovery after suffering a devastating spinal cord injury while trying to rescue a child in distress in the ocean off San Clemente. Josh Collette was at Riviera Beach in San Clemente when he saw a boy struggling in the

The Whole Stunt Was Tongue in Cheek… and That Was the Point San Diego’s debate over government surveillance took a decidedly strange turn when Darth Vader himself appeared before the City Council to make the case for Flock cameras. Well, technically it wasn’t Darth Vader. It was a man dressed in a full Darth Vader

Pup Ride Waves in Surfing Championship Hundreds of spectators lined the shores of Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, California, as dogs from across the country traded tennis balls for surfboards during the 10th Annual World Dog Surfing Championships. The beloved event once again transformed the beach into one of the most unique sporting competitions in

Mail Ballots Rejected CA Nearly 150,000 mail ballots were rejected during California’s June 2026 primary election, highlighting ongoing concerns about ballot delivery, voter participation, and election administration as the state prepares for the November general election.According to the California Secretary of State, 148,241 vote-by-mail ballots were rejected out of millions cast statewide. While the rejection

Airbnb Squatter Legal Battle A Southern California homeowner says what began as a routine Airbnb rental turned into an expensive legal dispute after a guest allegedly refused to leave once his reservation expired, raising renewed concerns about the intersection of short-term rentals and California tenant protections. Wendy Weissman, who owns a townhome in Hermosa Beach,

The AI Photo Backlash Has Gone Completely Off the Rails A newly opened San Francisco restaurant has found itself at the center of a heated debate over artificial intelligence after using AI-generated images to advertise its menu. Grind & Unwind, a café and pub located on the city’s iconic Haight Street, drew widespread criticism from

It was Obvious from the Get, We Needed This Pizzeria For generations of fans, the words “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” have been synonymous with one thing: pizza. From the original comic books and the beloved 1987 animated series to the movies and video games that followed, Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael could always be found

Driver Sue Gas Stations California drivers have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against several major gas station operators, alleging the companies used artificial intelligence-powered pricing software to coordinate fuel prices and drive up costs for consumers across the state. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Sacramento and names companies including BP, Marathon

College Students Drown California Two Northern California college students have died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean along a dangerous stretch of coastline in Santa Cruz County, leaving their families, friends, and university communities grieving a heartbreaking loss. The victims were identified as 20 year old Mahial Sran, a student at San Jose State

Another Fast Food Horror Story Sometimes the most shocking stories aren’t the ones involving criminals, gangs, or organized violence. Sometimes they happen behind the counter of your neighborhood fast-food restaurant. A 20-year-old McDonald’s manager in Yuba City, California, is fighting through a painful recovery after police say a coworker allegedly threw scalding hot oil on

Top Gun Actor Stabbed to Death Veteran actor James Handy, whose career spanned nearly five decades in film and television and included a memorable appearance in the blockbuster film “Top Gun: Maverick,” was killed Wednesday after authorities say he was stabbed at a residence in the Los Angeles area. He was 81 years old. Law

Shein Acquires Everlane Fast fashion giant Shein is moving forward with plans to acquire U.S. based apparel brand Everlane in a deal valued at roughly 100 million dollars, according to reporting based on people familiar with the transaction. The deal has been approved internally and is expected to reshape how the two companies position themselves