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.

Rising Egg Prices: Impact of Bird Flu and Cage-Free Legislation

The increase in egg prices can be attributed to several factors, primarily the recent bird flu outbreak and new legislation regarding cage-free egg production. The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) significantly impacted the egg industry by necessitating the culling of infected flocks, which drastically... Read More.