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Newborn's death exposes years of incest, abuse in California case

Newborn's death exposes years of incest, abuse in California case

Monterey County officials share new details on the death of Baby Angelita and the rescue of a 14-year-old girl.

Wild video shows man steal airport vehicle, drive around tarmac

Wild video shows man steal airport vehicle, drive around tarmac

Video taken from behind a window at the airport shows the man reversing the vehicle and nearing a parked plane before continuing to drive it.

Brea Police Apprehend Man Stealing Baseball Bats from Dick's Sporting Goods After Foot Chase

Brea Police Apprehend Man Stealing Baseball Bats from Dick's Sporting Goods After Foot Chase

A man was caught stealing four baseball bats from a Dick's Sporting Goods store in California and subsequently apprehended by Brea Police after attempting to flee on foot. The incident, which occurred in broad daylight, was captured on video and later shared by the Brea Police Department on their official Facebook page. The footage shows the man casually walking out of the store with the bats without paying. Later, bodycam footage shows an officer confronting the suspect in a parking lot, who then attempts to run away. A female officer pursued the suspect through the parking lot, eventually catching up to him as he ran out of stamina. The suspect admitted to not running frequently when questioned by officers after being detained. The police post did not disclose the suspect's identity or the specific charges he faces, though theft and resisting arrest are likely.

California Funds Expansion of Cultivated Meat Research Facilities

California Funds Expansion of Cultivated Meat Research Facilities

California Funds Expansion of Cultivated Meat Research Facilities

California Poised to Ban Quartz Countertops Over Deadly Silicosis Epidemic

California Poised to Ban Quartz Countertops Over Deadly Silicosis Epidemic

California is moving towards banning the fabrication of human-made quartz countertops due to an 'epidemic' of silicosis, a deadly lung disease, among workers who cut and shape the material. State officials have described this action as necessary because years of workplace safety rules have failed to prevent the disease. Engineered quartz, a popular countertop material made primarily from crushed quartz and polymer resins, contains high concentrations of crystalline silica (85%-95%), significantly more than natural stones like granite (around 40%). When workers cut, grind, or sand this material, tiny silica particles are released and can become lodged in the lungs, causing irreversible scarring. California has confirmed 660 cases of engineered-stone silicosis and 35 deaths. If adopted, this prohibition would make California the first state to effectively remove high-silica-engineered stone from countertop fabrication shops.

California Closes 'Montana Loophole' to Combat Luxury Car Tax Evasion

California Closes 'Montana Loophole' to Combat Luxury Car Tax Evasion

California has enacted a new law, SB 1406, to close the 'Montana Loophole,' a long-standing tax evasion strategy used by luxury car owners. For years, wealthy residents avoided California's high sales and use taxes by registering high-value vehicles like Ferraris and Lamborghinis through shell companies, typically Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), in Montana, which has no statewide sales tax. This allowed owners to save tens of thousands of dollars on vehicles that were primarily driven and stored in California. The new legislation, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, expands California’s resident criteria for use tax purposes, treating an LLC as a California entity if at least one member is a California resident. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration can now hold individual members of these shell companies directly liable for unpaid sales taxes, interest, and penalties. The state is also targeting shell companies with no real business purpose, physical location outside California, W-2 emp...

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NASA's Crew-12 Dragon capsule approaches California for water landing

NASA's Crew-12 Dragon capsule approaches California for water landing

Four Crew-12 astronauts who have been in space for eight months are just hours away from landing near California. Here's how you can watch live.

International robot/human fight promoter ordered to cease in California

International robot/human fight promoter ordered to cease in California

A company organizing fights between robots and humans was ordered to cease operating in a major California city.

Heat Wave Eases in California, Storm Threatens Florida

Heat Wave Eases in California, Storm Threatens Florida

The heat wave affecting central and southern California is expected to ease by Friday, October 9, 2026, after several days of temperatures 15–20°F (8–11°C) above average. Highs have ranged from 90°F to the low 100s°F (32–38°C), with overnight lows between 70°F and 80°F (21–27°C). Meanwhile, tropical activity in the Gulf of Mexico is intensifying, increasing the risk of heavy rain and isolated flooding in Florida. Extreme heat advisories remain in effect for parts of California, while frost and freeze warnings are in place for parts of the Northeast.

California Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Strengthen Film and Television Tax Credit Program

California Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Strengthen Film and Television Tax Credit Program

California Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Strengthen Film and Television Tax Credit Program

California Awards Over $100 Million in Tax Credits to Pixar, Lionsgate, and Paramount for Film Production

California Awards Over $100 Million in Tax Credits to Pixar, Lionsgate, and Paramount for Film Production

California Awards Over $100 Million in Tax Credits to Pixar, Lionsgate, and Paramount for Film Production

Hearing Set for Grand Jury Transcripts in Nick Reiner Murder Case

Hearing Set for Grand Jury Transcripts in Nick Reiner Murder Case

A hearing has been scheduled for October 21 to address whether grand jury transcripts and exhibits in the murder case against Nick Reiner should be unsealed. Reiner, 33, is indicted on murder charges for the deaths of his parents, director Rob Reiner, 78, and photographer Michele Reiner, 70, who were found dead in their Brentwood residence on December 14, 2025. The charges include special circumstance allegations of multiple murders and murder while lying in wait, along with an allegation of personal knife use. Reiner pleaded not guilty and remains jailed without bail. The grand jury indictment, returned in July and unsealed in August, expedited the case by bypassing a public preliminary hearing. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced last month that his office will not seek the death penalty, meaning Reiner faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole if convicted. Reiner's siblings, Romy and Jake, oppose the unsealing of the transcripts, citing potential additional tra...