There’s a growing fight over secret warrants tied to a California recount
There’s a growing fight over secret warrants tied to a California recount. Several news outlets are pushing to unseal records after a sheriff seized hundreds of thousands of ballots from a November election. The move came after
A major healthcare fraud crackdown is underway in Southern California
A major healthcare fraud crackdown is underway in Southern California. Federal officials say more than a dozen people are now facing charges tied to schemes that allegedly pulled in over $50 million. Some of those cases involve
An early morning earthquake rattled parts of the Bay Area
An early morning earthquake rattled parts of the Bay Area yesterday, but it doesn’t appear to have caused serious problems. The 4.6 quake hit near Boulder Creek around 1:41am and was briefly reported as stronger before being
Mendocino County’s budget picture is looking a little better than expected
Mendocino County’s budget picture is looking a little better than expected. Instead of a much bigger shortfall, officials now say the gap is closer to $3 to $4 million. They’ll keep working through the numbers until June
California’s snowpack has almost completely disappeared
California’s snowpack has almost completely disappeared, and that’s not a good sign for water supply. A key survey found no measurable snow in the Sierra, with statewide levels sitting at just 18 percent of normal. Officials say
About 15 people came together in Fort Bragg yesterday to talk about coastal roads at risk from sea level rise
About 15 people came together in Fort Bragg yesterday to talk about coastal roads at risk from sea level rise. Their feedback will help officials narrow a list of 23 vulnerable spots down to five priority areas.
U.S. stock market swings sharply as Iran conflict fuels oil spike, inflation fears
The U.S. stock market was volatile on Thursday, sliding steeply at the start before trimming most of those losses by midday, though they remained slightly in the red. The S&P 500 dipped roughly 0.2% to near 6,560,
President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, bringing an abrupt end to her contentious time leading the Justice Department as dissatisfaction with her performance intensified. In a Truth Social announcement, Trump confirmed the move, stating:
Raiders add veteran QB Kirk Cousins on short-term deal
The Las Vegas Raiders are bringing in an experienced presence under center, agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. The contract is valued at $20 million and is fully guaranteed, with a potential two-year
Pittsburgh Pirate promote top prospect Konnor Griffin, 19, ahead of home opener
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to bring up standout shortstop Konnor Griffin—widely regarded as baseball’s top prospect—just ahead of their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. Still 19 years old, Griffin’s rise has been rapid. Selected ninth