October 2026
Country’s leading CTE expert says Guardian Caps aren’t safe for youth football
Prominent neurologist Christopher Nowinski suggested that Guardian Caps, which California just passed a law to allow, might not be that safe for kids.
Mother of teen girl whose baby was found dead arrested in Monterey County
Ofelia Garcia Ortega was arrested in Monterey County’s Baby Angelita case after her daughter was rescued and the teen’s father arrested in Mexico.
Central Calif. poaching bust uncovers bear meat and nearly 1,000 illegal bass
This week, California Department of Fish and Wildlife officers raided a Bakersfield home to find a bizarre haul, including deer antlers and bear meat.
‘A drastic change’ in Bay Area weather forecast may impede Fleet Week air shows
The Bay Area is in for some weather whiplash, leading to possible impacts that could impede viewing conditions for this weekend’s Fleet Week air shows.
Voters are split on whether or not to save Bay Area public transit
The Bay Area’s public transit systems are at risk of being decimated, and voters will decide on a tax to increase funding.
Experts explain how Russia’s terrifying plague investigation could impact Calif.
A lab worker in a Russian anti-plague facility reportedly died after developing pneumonia.
Items belonging to wife of slain NY Times exec seized, police confirm
Police confirmed items were seized from Candice Jang’s Dublin home after her parents were charged with killing her estranged husband, Jonathan McKinsey.
Virus that can cause rare polio-like illness rising in Northern California
Rates of enterovirus D68 are rising in multiple parts of the Bay Area, recent data from municipal wastewater shows.
Sexual misconduct allegations threaten to topple LA Democrat Jimmy Gomez
Incumbent Rep. Jimmy Gomez of Los Angeles was accused of sexual assault this summer, potentially opening up race to socialist opponent.
Human-robot fight club gets stark warning from Calif. agency
The California State Athletic Commission issued a San Francisco robot fighting club a cease and desist letter over an “unsanctioned” human vs. robot fight.