State Farm Seeks Urgent 22% Rate Hike Amid California Wildfire Strain

State Farm General, California's largest fire insurance provider, has submitted an urgent request for a 22% interim rate increase for homeowners to the state's insurance commissioner. The company cites a severe financial strain following recent wildfires in Los Angeles, which have led to over... Read More.

High Winds Disrupt Reno-Tahoe Flights

Due to ongoing high winds, Reno-Tahoe International Airport is experiencing significant flight disruptions. All Southwest flights are canceled for the rest of Monday. Additionally, several flights have been diverted, with five diversions occurring today and five more on Sunday. These actions are taken by... Read More.

Pelican Bay State Prison Officer Attacked, Investigation Underway

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the alleged attempted homicide of a peace officer at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP). On Jan. 30, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m., incarcerated persons Jose Gonzalez, Richard Wilson, and Luis Torres, attacked a supervising Correctional Officer... Read More.

North Kern State Prison Inmate Death Investigated as Homicide

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the Jan. 29, 2025, death of an incarcerated person at North Kern State Prison as a homicide.At 5:04 p.m., officers were conducting security rounds when they found incarcerated person Enrique Gomeztagle unresponsive in his cell.... Read More.

CHP K-9 Unit Uncovers Massive Marijuana and Cash Haul on I-5

A routine traffic stop on Interstate 5 in Merced County led to a substantial seizure of marijuana and cash by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) on January 25, 2025.According to the CHP, a Central Division K-9 officer pulled over a 2023 Chrysler van near... Read More.