Nike shuts down 11 stores nationwide, including one in California

Nike is stepping back. The struggling sneaker giant closed 11 stores across the U.S. in July, including one in a notable upscale shopping mall in Northern California. This wave of closures affected various states, notably Texas, New Jersey, Illinois, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri, Maryland, and Kentucky. In California, the brand permanently shut down its […]
Hurricane Marie may deliver unusual tropical rainfall to Southern California

Potential Rain from Hurricane Marie This Weekend in Southern California This weekend, Southern California might experience a rare tropical rain event as three storms in the Pacific push moisture toward the area. Hurricane Marie intensified into a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday evening and is forecast to move northward while maintaining its strength for a […]
Former mayor abused his position to exploit underage foreign exchange student in California.

Former Mayor Sentenced for Crimes Against Exchange Student A former mayor from a small California town has been sentenced to the maximum penalty after being found guilty of grooming a foreign exchange student who stayed with him. On Wednesday, 58-year-old Robert Bassett entered a no contest plea to three felony charges: engaging in unlawful sexual […]
Two Southern California locations recognized as top new eateries of 2026

Bon Appétit has released its latest list of the 19 best new restaurants in the U.S., and two notable spots from Southern California are included. One of them is Broken Spanish Comedor in Los Angeles, which opened its doors in October 2025. This restaurant is led by the well-known chef-owner Ray Garcia, who previously ran […]
California airport evaluates options for public access beyond security checkpoints

Tearful Goodbyes Return to Fresno Airport Fresno Yosemite International Airport is considering a significant change to its security policies that might allow visitors to bypass TSA screening without needing a flight ticket. Since the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, gate-side farewells and welcome reunions had been prohibited due to federal security requirements. Essentially, only […]
Coast Guard saves 37 migrants stuck at sea off Southern California

FIRST ON FOX: A group of 37 suspected migrants was saved from a 30-foot boat after they had been stranded for two days without fuel, food, or water, close to 90 miles off the coast of Southern California, as reported by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard received a distress call from the boat’s […]
Large new Costco store in Southern California announces opening date as it approaches completion

Attention, bulk shoppers in Southern California! The new Costco warehouse in Camarillo is nearing completion, with an official opening set for October 30, 2026. Recent photos posted by a local news outlet show that the store’s external structure is coming together nicely, which has heightened excitement. As noted, the October opening is just a couple […]
34-year-old California teacher weeps in court after having relations with boy under 15

A former teacher from Riverside broke into tears on Monday during a court hearing as the mother of her victim shared the painful experience endured by her 14-year-old son, who was abused by the teacher. This emotional moment unfolded as Amanda Leigh Quinonez, who was in the defendant’s seat at the Riverside Superior Court, faced […]
California Butt Sniffer Arrested Once More

California Man Arrested for Lewd Behavior A man from California, known for inappropriate conduct towards women, was arrested once again on Friday in Glendale. Police responded to reports of suspicious activity at two different businesses involving 39-year-old Calese Carron Crowder. Officers arrived around 3:30 p.m. after a witness described seeing a man, seemingly crouched down, […]
California Republican Lawmaker Considering Legal Action to Halt the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’

California’s Fraud Issue Intensifies with New Legislation California’s growing fraud dilemma is poised to escalate following Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent approval of a measure known as the “Stop Nick Shirley Act.” A prominent Republican has expressed intentions to challenge this legislation through a lawsuit. Assemblyman Carl DeMaio, a Republican from San Diego, conveyed to Fox […]