President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times and book publisher Penguin Random House, his latest legal assault on major media companies he accuses of treating him unfairly. The lawsuit filed on Monday in Florida federal court centers on a book about Trump...
Here’s How Newsom’s Maps Are Already Changing California’s Congressional Races
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to redraw California’s congressional map has kicked off a game of musical chairs as candidates evaluate which districts they’ll run in and see new possibilities to jump into districts that were previously not competitive....
How Much Are Coachella 2026 Tickets? Here’s When You Can Score Passes
Coachella dropped its lineup for 2026, bringing headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G and Justin Bieber to the desert next April as fans prepare to score tickets. Passes go on sale on Friday, Sept. 19. Those interested in attending Coachella are directed to register at Coachella.com to access the passes starting...
US Border Patrol Chief Says ‘Many Arrests’ in Chicago Immigration Crackdown
CHICAGO — Gregory Bovino, a U.S. Customs and Border Control chief who played a prominent role in a deportation crackdown in Los Angeles, said his team has arrived in Chicago on Tuesday and has made arrests. Bovino's comments on X signaled a potential escalation of efforts by President Donald Trump's...
Rams Sign Former Seahawks 4th-Round CB With Ahkello Witherspoon Injured
Sean McVay made it clear on Monday that the Los Angeles Rams would bring in cornerback help soon after losing Ahkello Witherspoon to injured reserve, and they wasted little time signing someone. On Tuesday, the team announced it has signed Tre Brown to a one-year deal, adding some much-needed depth...
FBI Chief Patel Says ‘No Credible Information’ Others Involved in Epstein Crimes
WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel told a U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday there was no credible information that Jeffrey Epstein trafficked women and underage girls to anyone but himself, seeking to defuse criticism of the Trump administration's move to end its review of the case. Patel's disclosure about the...
Fresno Police Plan Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation on Saturday
The Fresno Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., targeting driver behaviors that endanger people walking or biking. Officers will focus on violations such as speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield to pedestrians or bicyclists, and ignoring stop signs or...
Charlie Kirk Killing Charges May Shed More Light on Motive
Prosecutors expect to file formal charges on Tuesday accusing a 22-year-old from southern Utah of killing prominent right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk. Officials have provided new details in recent days about evidence, including DNA and text messages, that could be made public with the charging documents. A first court appearance...
NFL Insider Provides Updated Recovery Timeline on 49ers QB Brock Purdy’s Injury
The San Francisco 49ers may have started their 2025 campaign with a 2-0 record, but they had to win the second contest with backup quarterback Mac Jones under center after their usual starter, Brock Purdy, suffered a toe injury during their Week 1 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. While Jones...
California Reports More Than $500 Million in Cannabis Tax Revenue This Year
Tax revenue from cannabis sales in California topped $500 million during the first half of 2025, according to new state data. The Golden State saw $259.7 million in tax income during the second quarter of the year, a report released Monday, Sept. 15, by the California Department of Tax and...