July 2026
‘Very Large Customer’ tariff may cost Oracle $7 billion
New Badger State utility rules meant to curb data centers could hit the Bay Area tech giant hard.
Teenager allegedly stabbed woman to death at NorCal mall
Police are calling a fatal stabbing outside Capitola Mall on July 20, 2026, a “random act of violence.”
2 massive California wildfires erupt near Highway 395 amid ‘erratic winds’
The Rock Fire and the Biscar Fire are burning in the eastern Sierra Nevada, prompting highway closures and evacuations.
Calif. father, son held biologists studying frogs in 15-hour hostage ordeal
On Monday, a father and son were charged in federal court with allegedly kidnapping two federal employees who were conducting a frog habitat study.
Avila and Loftin power the Royals to a 3-2 win over the Giants
Luinder Avila struck out a career-high seven and Nick Loftin hit a tiebreaking RBI single as the Kansas City Royals beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Tuesday night. Avila (5-3) allowed five hits…
SoCal theme park one step closer to ending fireworks shows for good
The San Diego Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend that the San Diego City Council be in favor of ending all fireworks shows.
SF Bay Area to see return of muggy weather thanks to tropical storm
Humidity and moisture levels are above normal as Tropical Storm Elida breaks apart over California.
New drug targets Calif. disease that ‘does not spare the healthy’
In a new study, over 70% of people with severe Valley fever infection improved after going on the medication.
Monsoon season bringing death and destruction to national parks around southwest
A family of five died last week, while several national parks saw widespread closures in response to flooding.
‘Exceptional’: Monterey Bay captain captures airborne killer whales and dolphins
A family of orcas attacked a pod of dolphins in Monterey Bay on Sunday with unusual intensity.