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California and Washington state to join forces on carbon markets, aiming to cut pollution and raise billions
Linking California and Washington state's carbon markets will cut more pollution and increase revenue for key state programs, officials said.
'Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!' Military training jet plunges into ocean off California coast
The pilot ejected from the aircraft before it crashed, according to a spokesperson for Airborne Tactical Advantage Co., a private government contractor that helps train crews with the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.
Texas DPS voter registration error leaves thousands of applications unprocessed ahead of midterm deadline
A Texas Department of Public Safety error means about 11 months’ worth of voter registration applications were never sent to county election officials, creating a severe backlog less than two weeks before the November midterm deadline.
Supreme Court declines to intervene in surrogate custody dispute over baby born in Texas
The U.S. Supreme Court will not block a California judgment recognizing a couple as the legal parents of a child born in Texas after a surrogate refused their request to terminate the pregnancy.
Collins denies allegations in corruption report: 'Absolutely outrageous'
The ProPublica report said a GOP consultant asked a defense firm for big donations to her campaign in exchange for millions in federal funding.
3rd country removal of migrants is an 'essential public safety tool,' DHS lawyer says
The removal of individuals illegally in the U.S. to a third country that isn't their country of origin is an "essential public safety tool," the DHS general counsel says.
Sep 23, 2026
I-30 reopens after fiery police chase and crash
Sep 23, 2026
WATCH: This dog really loves live classical music
Investigation fails to find cause of massive Boyle Heights fire
Firefighters were unable to determine a definite cause for the fire that destroyed a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights that burned for days.
Community rallies around elderly North Texas resident seen delivering lost luggage to support ailing wife
After seeing an elderly man struggling to deliver lost luggage in The Colony, the local community has started a GoFundMe to help him retire and care for his sick wife.
Hurricane Polo intensifies off Mexico, portending another beating for SoCal coast
Forecasters warn the powerful storm churning off Mexico's coast could deliver another blow to Southern California's already battered coastline.
These Californians can opt out of jury duty forever, no need to 'jump through hoops'
Californians over 80 years old will be able to permanently opt out of jury duty for medical reasons without supporting documentation starting in 2028.
Traffic sign on 405 hacked to display pro-Iran website
A temporary traffic sign perched on the 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles appears to have been hacked earlier this month to display a link to a pro-Iran website.
Bronze Jesus is sawed off at the ankles, carted away: 'Is nothing sacred?!'
Police say two men cut through a chain-link fence at an Orange County church property and took an electric saw to the statue of Jesus.
Sep 24, 2026
Buffalo man charged after string of burglaries
Sep 24, 2026