Sheriff’s lieutenant with million-pound fireworks stash led to deadly blast, prosecutors say
Samuel Machado is accused of illegally having 1 million pounds of fireworks on his property at the time of the blast and using his law enforcement position to shield the illicit operation from scrutiny for years, according
Invasive rodent plaguing California may have been deliberately released. Here’s the theory

The nutria, an invasive rodent plaguing California, may have been deliberately released. Wildlife experts have a theory on how they got here
Vance Leads Critical Diplomacy With Iran As Cease-Fire Hangs In The Balance

US Vice President JD Vance has stepped into the most consequential diplomatic challenge of his tenure, heading to Islamabad to lead high-stakes negotiations with Iran.
CSU professor acquitted of assaulting U.S. agents during immigration protest
A federal jury acquitted CSU Channel Islands professor Jonathan Caravello of an assault charge stemming from a 2025 immigration raid protest in Camarillo.
ICE detains three men outside SoCal courthouse, raising concerns for local immigration advocates

At least 3 men were taken into custody by federal agents outside a courthouse in San Bernardino County Thursday, leaving advocates concerned.
Barabak: Rumors, denial and a bombshell. Eric Swalwell campaign is suddenly on the ropes

The Democrat running for governor categorically denied any misconduct involving congressional staffers. Then the San Francisco Chronicle published an article quoting an alleged victim.
Swalwell accused of sexually assaulting female staff member
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic front-runner in the hotly contested California governor’s race, was accused of sexual assault by a former staff member in a report published on Friday.
Are Third-Party Delivery Drivers Liable in an Accident?

Are Third-Party Delivery Drivers Liable in an Accident? When an accident happens between third-party delivery drivers, who could be held accountable? Keep reading to learn more about what third-party delivery drivers are, their liability in an accident,
Spencer Pratt’s time in Santa Barbara County likely won’t affect his bid for L.A. mayor, analysts say
Pratt moved to Carpinteria after his home burned in the 2025 wildfire, but recently said he put a trailer on his Pacific Palisades property.
Kamala Harris says she ‘might’ run for president in 2028
Harris, the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, offered the clearest signal yet that she could seek to lead Democrats back to the White House in 2028.