Truck driver in country illegally was under influence of drugs in California crash that killed 3: Police

KABC (ONTARIO, Calif.) — The driver of a semi-truck that slammed into multiple vehicles, killing three people, on a California highway was allegedly under the influence of drugs, authorities said. The driver — identified by authorities as
3 federal officers injured after man rams car to evade arrest in San Diego: ICE

(SAN DIEGO) — Three federal officers were injured after a man, who Immigration and Customs Enforcement said is in the country illegally, allegedly rammed his car into their vehicles to evade arrest, according to the agency. The
Trump reverses decision to send troops to San Francisco after conversation with mayor

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’s pulling back on his decision to send troops to clean up crime in San Francisco this weekend. Trump claimed on social media that he spoke
Washington rescuers climb through 5 miles of snow to save stranded hikers: Sheriff

Kittitas County Sheriff (KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash.) — Rescuers in Washington trekked through 5 miles of snow to save two stranded hikers who had “no shelter but a blue plastic tarp,” with officials urging those who go on
New Study Shows Unequal Pay For California’s Teachers
A new study reveals a stark funding gap creating unequal pay for California’s teachers, even within the same county. According to the Press Democrat, teachers in the wealthy St. Helena Unified School District average over $155,000 a
‘Misguided’: Cattlemen’s trade group raises alarm over Trump plan to import beef from Argentina

Cattle are shown at the Cattlemen’s Columbus Livestock Auction in Columbus Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has pushed back against President Trump’s plan to increase
IOLERO’s Report Shows “Good Progress” For SCSD
Sonoma County’s civilian police oversight agency, IOLERO, presented its annual report this week, noting both improvements and deep conflict with the Sheriff’s Office. According to the Press Democrat, Director John Alden acknowledged the Sheriff’s Office has made
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups charged in illegal poker operation tied to Mafia: Sources

Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images (MIAMI) — Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has been charged in an illegal poker operation tied to the Mafia, law enforcement sources told ABC News. Billups, in his fifth season as head
Petaluma City Schools Leaders Hoping For Measure I Approval
Petaluma secondary schools are asking voters to approve a new funding measure this November. The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports the ballot initiative, Measure I, proposes a $129-per-year parcel tax for eight years to raise an extra $3 million
Napa Supervisors Approve Plastic Carryout Bag Ban
The Napa County Board of Supervisors approves a ban on plastic carryout bags in unincorporated areas starting next year. The move closes a loophole that allowed thicker bags marketed as reusable and aligns county rules with a