California ‘MAGA Dentist’ under fire for viral joke about hurting liberal patients
A self-proclaimed ‘MAGA Dentist’ is facing backlash after a video of her joking about turning down pain-relieving gas for liberal patients at her Los Angeles County clinic went viral.
Former Orange County deputy pleads guilty in sexual assault of female inmates, faces no jail time

Former Orange County sheriff’s Deputy Arcadio Rodriguez, who was arrested in 2022 on suspicion of sexually assaulting two female inmates, is free after pleading guilty to three misdemeanor charges on Wednesday.
CDC warns of dramatic rise in dangerous drug-resistant bacteria. How you can protect yourself
CDC is warning of an antibiotic-resistant bacteria causing a surge in infections.
A ‘very mean squirrel’ is going nuts in this California town. Two victims sent to the ER

Squirrel attacks in San Rafael have sent two injured residents to the ER. Experts warn that feeding wild animals can have bad consequences.
Justice Department sues California, other states that have declined to share voter rolls
The U.S. Justice Department sued California Secretary of State Shirley Weber for failing to hand over the state’s voter rolls.
Recognize this alleged package thief? Police are calling him ‘Postal Malone’

A man was caught on camera stealing packages from an Irvine apartment, police say. It just so happens he looks like Post Malone.
Imprisoned Iranian Activist Rashidi Dies Amid Allegations Of Medical Neglect

Iranian activist Somayeh Rashidi, labeled as a political prisoner by multiple groups, has died 10 days after suffering seizures in a prison south of Tehran, leading cellmates and rights organizations to accuse authorities of failing to provide
Whales are getting tangled in lines and ropes off the California coast in record numbers
A NOAA report shows that more whales were killed in US waters this year by entanglements than any prior year.
The Eaton Fire: How the system failed Altadena
A series of systemic and human failures prevented speedy evacuations in the first hours of the Eaton fire.
Bestselling author and wife of Weezer bassist avoids jail after shooting at LAPD officers

Jillian Lauren, 51, was arrested earlier this year after authorities said she brandished a gun and fired toward police officers who were pursuing suspects fleeing through nearby backyards.