Uber Launches Major California Ballot Fight on the Uber Fee Cap. The ride-share giant is pushing a new law with the aim to limit lawyer fees....
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California AG Launches xAI Grok Probe Amidst Surge in Sexualized AI Images
California’s top law enforcement official has launched an xAI Grok Probe into Elon Musk’s xAI, specifically targeting the Grok AI chatbot for its alleged creation of...
Fed Chair Powell Under Criminal Investigation Over HQ Renovation Testimony
Federal Reserve Renovation at Center of Powell Criminal Investigation A significant Powell criminal investigation has been launched by the U.S. attorney’s office for the District of...
L.A. Women’s Jail: Inmates Report Rampant Sexual Abuse by Guards; Investigations Underway
Trending news on the west coast details grave allegations of **LA Women’s Jail Abuse**. Current reports detail grave allegations where inmates at L.A. County’s women’s jail...
Current Coastal Investigations Uncover Major Contraband and Illicit Substance Seizures
Effective Coastal Investigations are paramount to national security and public safety. Recent operations have yielded significant seizures, targeting smuggled contraband and illicit substances. These actions underscore...
SH73 Reopens After Fierce Storm Causes Flooding and Mudslides
SH73 Reopens After Storm Flooding and Mudslides State Highway 73 has reopened, marking a significant transportation update for those traveling between Canterbury and the West Coast....
California Requires Folic Acid in Corn Tortillas to Prevent Birth Defects
California is implementing a new requirement for Folic Acid Tortillas, mandating the addition of folic acid to corn masa flour, effective January 1, 2026. This groundbreaking...
West Coast Tensions Flare: Federal Agents Shoot Two in Portland Amidst Immigration Investigations
Portland, Oregon – A tense situation unfolded Thursday when Federal agents shoot two people near a Portland hospital. The incident on January 9, 2026, fuels ongoing...
West Coast States Boldly Reject New CDC Vaccine Guidance, Citing Scientific and Political Concerns
New CDC Vaccine Guidance is being rejected by western states, who are forming a coalition to issue their own recommendations. California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii have...
LAFD Chief Admits Palisades Fire Report Softened to Shield Leadership Amid Investigations
LAFD Chief Acknowledges Report Edits Amid Palisades Fire Response Probe LAFD Chief Jaime Moore made a significant admission Tuesday. He confirmed the after-action report on the...