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California State

Sonoma County, CA

Travel + Leisure

Make your way to Johnson's Beach in Sonoma County.

This Is California's Coolest Beach — and It's in the Middle of the Forest

The Associated Press

Since the early summer, videos of a wrestler dressed as a puppy brawling in “lucha libre” fights have been making the rounds on Mexican social media. With floppy ears and a makeshift tail, Wisin the “puppy luchador” has captured the imagination of fans across Mexico. (AP Video/Martin Silva Rey)

Meet Wisin — Mexico’s latest viral meme and the ‘puppy luchador’

Hawaii State

Surfer

Polly Ralda traveled a long way to get to Nazaré. She was born in Guatemala City, well inland from the Pacific Ocean. But she dreamt of surfing big waves since she was 13 years old watching Maya Gabeira at Nazaré. She eventually moved to Hawaii, though she didn’t know how to surf. It ...

Rising Big Wave Surfer Polly Ralda Hits Rock Bottom on Nazaré Wipeout

Huntington Beach, CA

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Golden Gate Media

The temperatures are rising, and Southern California's beaches are picturesque as summer ramps up, drawing crowds to watch world-class surfing. The 2024 U.S. Open of Surfing began Saturday in Huntington Beach with the Longboard Classic, running until Tuesday. The main competition, the Lexus US Open of Surfing Presented By Pacifico, kicks off Wednesday.

Heralded surf competition attracts top talent to Southern California coast

Eureka, CA

Southern California and its beach towns receive all of the Golden State's glory. Even so, the North Coast should not be overlooked. The region is famed for its redwood trees and enchanting historic towns. One of those is Eureka, located in Humboldt County, about five hours from San Francisco. Once a leading figure in California's lumber industry, Eureka partially overlooks Humboldt Bay and exudes small-town charm. As one Tripadvisor reviewer put it, "It turns out Eureka is a hidden gem, the kind of place you'd like to stay hidden forever. All Ma and Pop shops, preserving of history, and very friendly local people."

Explore Forests And Victorian-Era Buildings In This Underrated Town On California's Coast

Blanco, TX

Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Nevada State

Ely, NV

RENO, Nev. (AP) — One of three inmates killed in a Nevada prison brawl this week was a member of a white supremacist prison gang who was serving a life sentence for his role in a murder at another Nevada prison, authorities said Friday. The local county sheriff identified...

1 of 3 killed in Nevada prison brawl was white supremacist gang member who killed an inmate in 2016

Hey there, sunshine! Ready to dive into the lingo of the Golden State? Grab your avocado toast and get comfy, because we’re about to explore 15 slang terms that’ll have you talking like a true Californian faster than you can say “hella cool!”. Hella. The ultimate intensifier,...

15 Slang Words Only People from California Know

Santa Barbara County, CA

Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch was threatened with foreclosure, but his Estate was able to step in and save it. The Estate now has a more formidable job against Mother Nature.

Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Imperiled by SoCal Wild Fire

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Connecticut State

Torrington, CT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — When Joseph Ricciardella saw the snake in the road, he stopped his car and tried to help it avoid getting run over. The attempted good deed landed him in a Connecticut hospital in a medically induced coma after the timber rattlesnake, which is rare in the Northeast, bit his hand when he threw a shirt over it and tried to pick it up, said Brittany Hilmeyer, his former girlfriend and the mother of his daughter.

Connecticut man bitten by rare rattlesnake he tried to help ends up in coma

KHYL V101.1

'I’m writing to you this morning with a heavy heart...'

Popular California Startup Suddenly Lays Off Hundreds Of Workers

Boston, MA

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — An inmate was sentenced to more than four years Thursday for his role in the 2018 fatal bludgeoning of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger in a troubled West Virginia federal prison. Massachusetts gangster Paul J. DeCologero was sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to an assault charge. He could have faced up to 10 years in prison. DeCologero was already serving a 25-year sentence handed down in 2006 after he was convicted of buying heroin used to try to kill a teenage girl. Prosecutors initially had said DeCologero and inmate Fotios “Freddy” Geas used a lock attached to a belt to repeatedly hit the 89-year-old Bulger in the head hours after he arrived at USP Hazelton from another lockup in Florida. But on Thursday, both prosecutors and the defense said DeCologero only served as a lookout and had not physically assaulted Bulger.  U.S. District Judge Thomas Kleeh said the sentence was “fair, just and appropriate” and “strikes the balance the court is trying to seek.” 

Inmate sentenced to more than 4 years in prison killing of Boston gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledged Saturday that he had an extramarital affair years ago that contributed to the breakup of his first marriage.  “During my first marriage, Kerstin and I went through some tough times on account of my actions,” Emhoff said in a statement, first reported by CNN. “I took responsibility, and in the years since, we worked through things as a family and have come out stronger on the other side.” He issued the statement after the Daily Mail reported on the matter.  The affair was known to the team that vetted Vice President Kamala Harris before President Joe Biden picked her to be his running mate in 2020, according to a person familiar with the events who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive situation. Harris knew about the affair before she married Emhoff, the person said. 

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledges affair contributed to breakup for first marriage

NewsNinja

One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Oregon State

San Francisco, CA

Authorities report that a car fell 400 feet off a cliff off the Pacific Coast Highway, resulting in the tragic deaths of three people. According to the California Highway Patrol, the devastating incident occurred on Highway 1 after 11 a.m. local time on Friday, July 26. A two-door gray sedan veered off the road and plunged over a cliff.

3 Dead After Car Plunges 400 Feet off Massive Cliff in Tragic Accident

NANTERRE, France (AP) — Less than an hour after American swimmer Alex Walsh was disqualified and lost a bronze medal, her younger sister Gretchen won gold and helped the U.S. relay team set a world record.  Talk about the highest of highs and lowest of lows on the Olympic stage for the tight-knit family from Nashville, Tennessee. “I’m just devastated,” Gretchen Walsh said. “I think that Alex deserves so much, she’s worked so hard and I don’t really know how to put that into words it’s really sad, but I know that she’ll be back and better than ever.”  Alex Walsh finished third in the women’s 200-meter individual medley, in position for bronze before a review canceled out her result.

US swimmer Alex Walsh loses a bronze because of a DQ, less than an hour before her sister won a gold

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have placed infielder Luis Rengifo on the injured list for the second time this season due to right wrist inflammation. The move was made before Saturday night’s game against the New York Mets. Rengifo missed 15 games last month due...

Angels place Luis Rengifo on 10-day injured list with right wrist inflammation

They weren’t soaring out of giant barrels like their human counterparts at the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti. But dozens of dog surfers shred some waves in Northern California this weekend at the World Dog Surfing Championship. (AP video/ Haven Daley)

Surf’s up, paws down at the World Dog Surfing Championship

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