Federal wildlife authorities are investigating an incident at La Jolla Cove in San Diego where a video allegedly shows an individual kicking a protected sea lion. According to a spokesperson for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the agency’s Office of Law Enforcement is reviewing the social media footage, though officials declined to provide … Read more
Federal wildlife authorities are investigating an incident in Southern California where a video posted to social media appeared to show a man kicking a protected sea lion at La Jolla Cove, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria called the footage a “disgusting act of animal cruelty” and asked … Read more
A California medical provider used patient records to dispatch political campaign text messages during a congressional race, according to a class action lawsuit filed by a former patient. Dr. Sonia Devgan-Kacker, owner of Westlake Village Urgent Care, faced legal action from plaintiff Sean Rose following outreach sent in May 2026 during her run for the … Read more
At least 40 million people faced extreme heat warnings across central and southern parts of the United States on Sunday as high temperatures and severe humidity gripped large swaths of the country for a second straight day. Heat indexes well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit stretched from Minnesota to Mississippi and extended west into southern California … Read more
David Bradshaw, a second-generation owner of Bradshaw Honey Farms in Visalia, California, manages bee colonies amidst rising operational costs and climbing mortality rates that mirror broader challenges across the domestic honey industry, according to company documents and industry data reviewed by CNBC Make It. Bradshaw Honey Farms Navigates Rising Costs and Falling Honey Production For … Read more
The number of people living on the streets or in their vehicles in the city of Los Angeles rose during the latest homeless count, ending a two-year run of declining numbers and creating a significant political challenge for L.A. Released on Friday, July 24, by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the annual count revealed … Read more
Top 2026 NFL Draft picks including Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Carson Beck, and Drew Allar faced contract delays as training camps opened across the league. According to USA TODAY Sports, these rookie holdouts were primarily linked to disputes over signing bonus structures, payment schedules, and guaranteed money terms, marking a complex negotiation period for first-year … Read more
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bipartisan measure by a 308 to 117 vote to make daylight saving time the permanent standard for most of the nation, a shift that would eliminate the twice-yearly clock change. While proponents cite the benefits of extended evening light, critics warn the change would result in notably … Read more
Dodgers Roster Strategy: Managing High-Priced Slumps and Trade Deadline Expectations The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently balancing the underperformance of high-priced acquisitions against a front office philosophy that prioritizes depth over headline-grabbing deadline moves. While Kyle Tucker’s $60-million-a-year contract has yielded a .240 batting average and a 0.9 WAR, the organization’s reliance on a star-studded … Read more
A bald eagle, believed to be the raptor Jackie from the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam, was rescued near Big Bear Lake, California, following an encounter with other eagles. The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation reported that the eagle is currently receiving care at a specialized rehabilitation facility after being stabilized by … Read more