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01/12/2026

Developing story.During a march in Los Angeles supporting protests in Iran, a U-Haul truck drove through a crowd, according to videos posted online. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department were later seen holding back people attempting to reach the driver. Police have not said whether the act was intentional. No injuries have been confirmed.

01/10/2026

California’s fuel system is shifting in ways that extend beyond what drivers see at the pump. As refineries shut down or stop refining crude, the state moves closer to relying on imported gasoline while demand remains largely unchanged. We bring together California Assemblymember Stan Ellis, USC professor Michael Mische, and former senior refinery technician Mike Ariza to walk through what that shift means, where pressure builds first, and why the margin is thinner than it appears.

01/09/2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom used his final State of the State address to lay out where California stands, based on outcomes his administration points to after years in office.
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“If we’re going to keep the faith of the California spirit, we’ve got to do more than just resist what is wrong. We’ve got to keep building what’s right,” Newsom said.

01/08/2026

California will lose about $160 million in federal transportation funding after failing to revoke more than 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses that federal auditors say were issued in violation of safety rules.

01/08/2026

Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene will take over the murder case, representing Reiner.

Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene will take over the murder case, representing Reiner.

01/08/2026

Repression of constitutional rights is not tolerated in the United States, a State Department spokesperson told The Epoch Times.

Repression of constitutional rights is not tolerated in the United States, a State Department spokesperson told The Epoch Times.

01/08/2026

California led the nation in outbound moves again in 2025, marking a sixth straight year with more residents leaving than arriving, according to new U-Haul data.

01/07/2026

California is adding jobs, but not in the places many expect. As high-paying industries shift and living costs stay high, the question is what this means for the state in 2026.

01/07/2026

New scrutiny of the trucking industry points to breakdowns in California’s licensing and training pipeline that let unqualified drivers, including some without legal status, get behind the wheel of commercial rigs.

01/07/2026

U.S. drivers are on track to see the lowest average gas prices since 2020, with a national forecast of $2.97 per gallon in 2026, according to a new GasBuddy outlook.

01/07/2026

Venezuelan and Cuban leaders have said that at least 56 of their troops were killed in the U.S. operation.

Venezuelan and Cuban leaders have said that at least 56 of their troops were killed in the U.S. operation.

01/07/2026

The incident occurred during an ICE operation on Jan. 7.

The incident occurred during an ICE operation on Jan. 7.