November 18 YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.
November 18 California high schools at odds after alleged trans athlete displaces female in cross-country top 10 Ayala High School coaches disputed cross-country results after their female athlete finished 11th behind a trans competitor at Claremont High School.
November 18 Colorado authorities find 1.7M counterfeit fentanyl pills in auctioned-off storage unit: ‘Shocking discovery’ Colorado deputies found 1.7 million counterfeit fentanyl pills in a storage unit, marking largest one-time counterfeit pills seizure in state history.
November 18 New Arctic discovery could deal massive blow to Chinese dominance of rare earth minerals Alaska's GraphiteOne project near Nome discovers massive rare earth mineral reserves, potentially breaking China's 90% market dominance in critical materials.
November 18 California judge frees second murder suspect without bail as DA warns 'people's lives' are at risk District attorney criticizes judge's controversial decision to release murder suspects without bail, calling it dangerous and unreasonable choice.
November 18 Washington court says Flock camera images are public records Washington court rules automated license plate reader images are public records, even when stored by vendors like Flock Safety, setting precedent for transparency.
November 18 Trump admin sues over California law banning ICE from wearing face masks to shield identities The Trump administration sued California over new law banning federal immigration agents from wearing masks, claiming the restrictions violate constitutional authority.
November 17 ‘This is who they are’: Steve Hilton blasts California leaders over Palisades fire response ‘Hannity’ panelists share an update on Pacific Palisades recovery months after fires devastated the area.
November 17 Human smugglers charged after panga boat capsizes killing 4 off San Diego coast Four migrants died when an overloaded panga boat capsized in six-foot waves off Imperial Beach after engine problems sparked arguments between the captain and passengers aboard.
November 17 Democratic lawmaker doubles down on fellow Dem, accusing them of 'election subversion' Washington Democrat Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez warns that democracy cannot be saved by bypassing it after criticizing party colleague's allegedly tactical political move.