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Category: The Current

THE CURRENT (News & Investigations)
* State by State: Dedicated sections for California, Oregon, and Washington.
* Politics & Policy: Deep dives into legislation, statehouse drama, and elections.
* Investigations: Long-form, data-driven journalism on pressing regional issues.
* The Breakdown: Explainer articles that make complex topics (like water rights or housing policy) easy to understand.

The Current

Man Arrested After Online Threats Force Evacuation of TikTok’s Los Angeles Headquarters; Investigations Underway

Sasha Martinez 10 months ago

A tense standoff concluded with the arrest of Joseph Mayuyo, 33, of Hawthorne, California, following a series of online threats that prompted the evacuation of TikTok’s...

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The Current

Pensioner, 72, Allegedly Murdered by Sister in West Berbice Home; Mental Health Concerns Raised

Priyank anair 10 months ago

West Berbice, Guyana – October 5, 2025 – Police in Region Five are currently conducting thorough investigations into the alleged murder of a 72-year-old pensioner, Barbara...

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The Current

Massive Fire Contained at Chevron El Segundo Refinery; Investigations Into Explosion and Impact Underway

Maisie Rivers 10 months ago

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – October 3, 2025 – A significant fire, sparked by a large explosion, erupted late Thursday night at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery, a...

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The Current

Retired Speech Therapist Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Pornography Possession in San Antonio

Leeanne Perez 10 months ago

SAN ANTONIO, TX – A 69-year-old retired speech therapist, Lynn Wayne Morren, has been sentenced to three decades in prison for the possession of child pornography....

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The Current

Man Critically Injured in West Side Stabbing; SAPD Investigation Continues Amidst Uncooperative Witnesses

Keiko Matsuda 10 months ago

A 34-year-old man is fighting for his life after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a stabbing incident on San Antonio’s West Side. The San Antonio Police Department...

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The Current

San Francisco Courts Chinese Tourists: Leaders Vie to Rekindle Key Market Amid Economic Recovery Efforts

Jorge Salcido 10 months ago

San Francisco city leaders are intensifying their efforts to attract tourists from China, a crucial market whose absence has significantly impacted the city’s economic recovery. Amidst...

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The Current

Live Pipe Bomb Discovery Shakes San Antonio Apartments; ATF, Police Launch Investigations

Hollis Greene 10 months ago

Residents of a Northwest Side apartment complex in San Antonio were evacuated and left shaken after a live pipe bomb was discovered in a grassy area...

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The Current

Eaton Fire Report: Systemic Failures Exposed, But No Names Named in Botched Evacuations

Donovan Blake 10 months ago

A comprehensive independent review into the catastrophic Eaton Fire, which claimed 19 lives and devastated parts of Los Angeles County, has detailed significant systemic failures in...

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The Current

Tragedy Strikes Southport: Boat Attacker Kills 3, Injures 8 at Waterfront Restaurant; Investigations Continue

Donovan Blake 10 months ago

SOUTHPORT, NC – A chilling act of violence unfolded Saturday night when a shooter opened fire from a passing boat at the American Fish Company, a...

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The Current

Eaton Fire Report Reveals Systemic Failures, but Sidesteps Blame Amidst 19 Deaths and Botched Evacuations

brett Chang 10 months ago

The aftermath of the devastating Eaton fire in Los Angeles County has been marked by a $2 million investigation, but one that deliberately eschews naming names...

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