Clifford Grant A Santa Cruz jury has ruled that Adrian Jerry Gonzalez, a 25-year-old man convicted of killing his 8-year-old neighbor, will remain in custody for at least two more years. Gonzalez, who was just 15 at the time of the crime, pleaded guilty to the rape and murder of Madyson “Maddy” Middleton in July 2015. The … Read more
The likelihood of an asteroid known as 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth in December 2032 has fluctuated significantly over recent weeks, prompting a mix of concern and caution among scientists. Initially detected by a NASA-funded telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile, in late December 2024, the asteroid’s potential impact probability was assessed at over 1% shortly … Read more
California officials are voicing strong concerns over the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) recent decision to forgo post-cleanup soil testing following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. This decision has sparked alarm among local residents and elected officials, who fear that potentially hazardous chemicals may linger in the soil of properties ravaged by … Read more
Christina Fulton, the former girlfriend of actor Nicolas Cage, has filed a lawsuit against both Cage and their son, Weston Cage, alleging that Weston severely assaulted her in April, leaving her with life-threatening injuries. Fulton, who has a history with Cage dating back to their relationship from 1988 to 1991, claims that the incident occurred … Read more
As egg prices in the United States reach unprecedented highs, a significant increase in the number of eggs being seized at the U.S.-Mexico border has been reported. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials noted a 29% rise in confiscated eggs at ports of entry from October 2024 to February 2025 compared to the previous … Read more
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a significant mortgage relief package aimed at assisting victims of recent natural disasters, particularly the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles County last month. Announced on Wednesday, the plan seeks to allocate over $100 million in direct aid to homeowners at risk of foreclosure, along with an additional … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing serious legal challenges as his lawyers seek to dismiss one of the charges against him in a federal racketeering case, claiming it is racially biased and disproportionately enforced against Black men. Combs, the founder of Bad Boy Entertainment, is scheduled to stand trial in May on charges that include racketeering … Read more
California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers shot and killed a man in San Jacinto on Monday after he reportedly threw rocks at passing vehicles. The incident took place around 4:48 p.m. near Gilman Springs Road, east of State Route 79, prompting multiple calls to law enforcement about the man’s erratic behavior. Upon arrival, CHP officers found … Read more
A significant shake-up occurred within the Los Angeles County Civilian Oversight Commission as Sean Kennedy, a prominent member since its inception, resigned on Monday. His departure follows escalating tensions with county attorneys over their attempts to obstruct the commission’s involvement in a high-profile criminal case involving Diana Teran, a former advisor to ex-District Attorney George … Read more
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban experienced a distressing incident over the weekend when their home in a gated community near Beverly Hills was burglarized. Authorities reported that the break-in occurred on Friday night, with law enforcement receiving the call shortly after 8 p.m. A security guard on duty informed officers that a burglar had smashed … Read more
