June 2026
Fire burns for nearly 14 hours after wild California train heist
A train was burglarized this week as a fire broke out in one of the cars, officials said.
Scientists spot rare ocean animal in the wild for the first time in 5 years
Scientists spotted a white abalone near the Channel Islands for the first time in five years. The species’ population has declined by 99%.
California county on verge of requiring in-person, same-day voting
Residents in a Northern California county might be voting out a top elections chief in a county with a tumultuous history.
Teen killed in Fairfield shooting was reportedly posing for graduation photos
Police say they were “not aware” of a security request made prior to the ceremony.
Central Coast beach town named best in the country for the second year in a row
USA Today released its list of the top 10 coastal small towns in America for 2026. Pismo Beach took the top spot once again.
Pacifica Pier closes, cafe likely to be demolished due to giant crack in concrete walkway
A beloved cafe on Pacifica’s Municipal Pier said that it will likely need to be demolished.
Former GOP representative basks in likely win as Dems fumble Prop. 50 district
Early results from Tuesday night’s open primary election puts Kevin Kiley in the lead ahead of Democrats.
Here’s how every California county voted for governor, per current tallies
A California map showing how every county has voted so far in the governor primary election.
Monterey Park votes to permanently ban data centers
Local organizers and leaders in Monterey Park are claiming victory in a nationwide first for curbing data center development.
Police say hundreds may have witnessed deadly shooting at Fairfield graduation
No suspects have been named by police during the active investigation and it’s not known whether the teen killed took part in the graduation ceremony.