Two Colorado county boards and their sheriffs sued Colorado over immigration-related legislation. The suit targets two state laws that prevent communication between local and federal governments on immigration matters.

Commercial and recreational ocean salmon fishing in California is banned again for the second year in a row. The Pacific Fishery Management Council voted last week to finalize the ban.

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) introduced a new legislation on April 5 that would require the United States to terminate the U.S.–China Tax Treaty in the event that China attacks Taiwan.

Former competitive swimmer Riley Gaines returned to the San Francisco area to speak on her “Reclaim Feminism” college campus tour. One year ago at San Francisco State, Ms. Gaines said she was ambushed by protesters and required police escorts after being held in a room for several hours.

A mother of five from Central Texas found out that there is a warrant out for her arrest for some books she checked out for her children last year. NTD’s Jason Blair spoke with the woman to find out how she got into the situation.

Body camera footage shows horse-mounted police officers chasing and detaining a suspected shoplifter in New Mexico. The incident eventually spilled out into traffic, but ended safely with no reported injuries or accidents.

A robot dog gets credit for reducing deadly risks during an armed stand-off in Massachusetts. State police said the dog took bullets for his human partners after being shot while investigating a residence that a suspect was barricaded inside.

A new law went into effect in California on April 1, requiring fast food restaurants with 60 or more locations to raise their minimum wage from $16 to $20 an hour—though with some exemptions, such as for bakeries. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 610 on March 25, which adds more exemptions to the […]

Retail theft in California has been an ongoing issue debated among state leaders. A bill that would give police more capability to arrest shoplifters has bipartisan support to help combat the issue, although some critics say it would only contribute to mass incarceration.  

Recently released police body cam footage shows an intense pursuit leading to an attempted carjacking and an officer-involved shooting. The suspect fled in a car after police responded to a 911 call in Lathrop, California. While in pursuit, the suspect’s car loses a tire on Interstate 5 and becomes disabled. The suspect then attempts to […]

According to calculations by Consumer Affairs, here are the states with the highest and lowest income requirements for a household of four to be considered middle class. The calculations show the difference between the lowest and highest states is about 60 percent.  Minimum Required Income by State

OAKLAND, Calif.—Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on March 26 named Silicon Valley lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his running mate. A late-breaking candidate in Mr. Kennedy’s months-long search for a vice president, Ms. Shanahan, a political novice, was introduced at a March 26 event in Oakland, where she was raised. Ms. Shanahan, 38, was […]

New Vision Village will be a community of 24 single occupancy tiny homes—12 with young men who are transitioning or aging out of foster care, and 12 with adults with lived experience to be positive influences and neighbors to the youth.  

The famous USS New Jersey was seen floating down the Delaware River on its way for maintenance in Philadelphia. The battleship’s curator said the sight could be a “once-in-a-generation occurrence.” The “floating museum” will be undergoing extensive maintenance for about two months.

Best Buy is planning on closing 10 to 15 stores in 2024. This comes after the electronics retailer closed 24 in 2023.

Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) introduced a bill on March 19 that would ban “race-based mandates” at medical schools across the country. Known as the “Embracing anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education (EDUCATE) Act,” the measure would block medical schools that provide diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs or that adopt certain policies and […]

Former NBA player John Stockton with the Utah Jazz is suing Washington state officials over their alleged censorship of physicians who questioned the COVID narrative. Children’s Health Defense, a medical freedom advocacy organization, joined Mr. Stockton in the lawsuit, and both parties are being represented by independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Mr. Stockton […]

HAMBURG, N.Y.—An ailing alligator was seized from an upstate New York home where it was being kept illegally, state officials said. Environmental conservation police officers seized the 750-pound (340-kilogram), 11-foot-long (3.4-meter-long) alligator on Wednesday from a home in Hamburg, south of Buffalo. The home’s owner built an addition and installed an in-ground swimming pool for […]

Former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines and 15 other female athletes filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) for allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s events. “It’s official! I’m suing the NCAA along with 15 other collegiate athletes who have lost out on titles, records, & roster spots to men posing as […]

A proposed bill in California that would require college dorm resident assistants to carry the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan passed the state’s Higher Education Committee on Tuesday. Universities would also be required to offer training in its usage. NTD’s Jason Blair has more.

Frontier Airlines unveiled a new upgrade option on Tuesday to fly sitting next to an empty middle seat. They say it’s available on flights starting April 10.

Airbnb is banning indoor security cameras from all the properties it lists globally as part of the homestay marketplace firm’s effort to prioritize customers’ privacy, the company announced in a March 11 statement. Officials noted that Airbnb had historically allowed indoor security cameras to be used in common areas of properties listed on the site, […]

On the 65th Tibetan Uprising Day, hundreds of Tibetan people and supporters rallied in San Francisco. They are raising awareness about the issues they face in Tibet under the Chinese Communist Party.  

A new single-user restroom estimated to cost $1.7 million was delivered to San Francisco’s Noe Valley neighborhood on Thursday. It’s expected to open for use at the end of March.

The Californian city of Ojai has banned the use of glue traps, stating they subject captured animals to an “inhumane and slow death.” It is the second American city to pass the ban. Glue traps comprise a layer of cardboard, plastic, or wood coated with a non-drying adhesive. When rodents or other pests walk into […]

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is cracking down on credit card late fees, slashing the typical fee from $32 to $8. The new rule, adopted on Tuesday, will save Americans more than $10 billion a year, according to the CFPB. It also closes a 2010 loophole “exploited by large credit card giants” that allowed […]

With blizzards and high winds hitting the western U.S. the past few days, tumbleweeds were seen taking over neighborhoods in parts of the Southwest.  

There’s been intense scrutiny for California Gov. Gavin Newsom after a report suggesting a connection between campaign donations and wording in a law that some claim appears to favor Panera Bread, exempting them from the minimum wage increase. However, Mr. Newsom’s office said that the exemption is not true.

A distracted driver is lucky to be alive after driving off a 200-foot embankment cliff in Oregon. Passing dashcam footage caught the terrifying moment.

A sewage surveillance bill introduced in California would mandate testing wastewater for fentanyl and other drugs. The bill’s author Matt Haney says it would help the state respond better to the drug epidemic.  

Macy’s announced on Tuesday that it will close 150 underperforming stores over the next three years as it seeks to revive itself by focusing more on luxury products and better service. Fifty stores are to shut down by the end of this year. The downscaling will leave the century-and-a-half-old brand with 350 of its currently […]

A new bill introduced in California would bar property owners from asking rental applicants about pets and adding additional monthly pet fees. It’s believed to be the first bill of its kind in the nation.

MANCHESTER, N.H.—A New Hampshire man was convicted of second-degree murder Thursday in the death of his 5-year-old daughter, who police believe was killed nearly two years before she was reported missing in 2021 and whose body was never found. Adam Montgomery, 34, did not attend the trial and wasn’t present when jurors returned their verdict. […]

A family friend accused of killing 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham was supposed to take the Texas girl to her school bus stop when they left her home in his vehicle nearly a week before authorities found her body in a river, according to court documents released Wednesday. A large rock was tied to her body when […]

LIVINGSTON, Texas—Divers have recovered the body of an 11-year-old girl from a Texas river days after she went missing last week and authorities are preparing to file a murder charge against a friend of the father who lived on her family’s property, a sheriff said Tuesday afternoon. Polk County Sheriff Byron Lyons said that the […]

BERKELEY, Calif.—The 19-year-old son of a former YouTube executive died last week at the UC Berkeley campus where he resided, officials and a relative said. The university confirmed that Marco Troper, a Berkeley freshman, was found unresponsive Tuesday afternoon at the university’s Clark Kerr Campus. Mr. Troper was later pronounced dead by emergency responders from […]

San Francisco’s Elections Commission has, for what is believed to be a first time in history, appointed a non-U.S. citizen, who isn’t legally allowed to vote, to serve as an official. The officer, Kelly Wong, was sworn in on Wednesday, according to local news outlet KQED. It reported that Ms. Wong, an immigrant rights advocate, […]

Human skulls, guns, and more were found at an Arizona auto shop after a business inspection triggered a search warrant. The find led to the arrests of two individuals who now face multiple charges.

The history of communism might be added to the public school curriculum in Florida. If passed into law, the requirement would start in the 2026–2027 school year.

The radio station has been scratching their heads trying to figure out how this happened.

Meta said they will stop recommending political content on Instagram and Threads by default. They said the move is an accumulation of years of refining their approach for people who want to see less of it. NTD’s Jason Blair has the details.

Maison Des Champs who was arrested for free-climbing the Sphere in Las Vegas last week appeared in court on Monday, saying he did it to raise money for a homeless pregnant woman. He now faces damage allegations of $100,000, but the climber says the allegations are false.  

Florida state lawmakers are considering House Bill 1223 which could restore the minimum age for buying a rifle or shotgun from age 21 back down to 18. The bill comes after the minimum age was raised, following a school shooting in 2018 when a 19-year-old used a rifle to kill 17 people.

A Colorado state bill that would tax pet owners has been postponed indefinitely, following a major wave of backlash after being introduced last week, according to the bill’s author Rep. Regina English. HB 24-1163 would have taxed designated pet caregivers $8.50 per pet each year.

Maine started in-person absentee voting on Monday for the upcoming Republican primaries on March 5. Former president Donald Trump is still on the ballot as the state’s Secretary of State awaits the Supreme Court’s Colorado ruling before deciding to keep or remove him from Maine’s primary ballot. 

Tesla is recalling roughly 2.2 million vehicles, or nearly all of its units sold in the United States, because the font sizes on warning lights are too small, according to U.S. safety regulators. In documents issued on Feb. 1, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said warning lights with smaller font sizes can […]

Nancy Ng, an American woman who went missing in Guatemala in October, left her family searching for answers. A witness account says she drowned, but unusual behavior and lack of information have her family still seeking. NTD’s Jason Blair breaks down the situation.

The family of Nancy Ng, who went missing in Guatemala more than three months ago, said they’re still trying to piece together what happened. Odd behavior from witnesses, conflicting information, and silence keep them feeling left in the dark. NTD’s Jason Blair speaks to the sister of the woman.  

In California, a woman was rescued after surviving 15 hours on top of her car, which had flipped over and into a creek. Luckily, a camper spotted her and was able to call 911. NTD’s Jason Blair has more.  

There are ongoing concerns by lawmakers that Chinese companies operating in the United States are evading tariffs. A Chinese-owned auto parts maker in Ohio was recently searched by the Department of Homeland Security. The maker’s parent company was recently accused of trade fraud.  

Coming from humble beginnings, Walk for Life West Coast has grown to be one of the largest pro-life events in the nation. San Francisco hosted thousands at the annual gathering over the weekend.  

The record for Oldest Dog Ever is being challenged, and Guinness World Records announced an investigation. The scrutiny has fueled ongoing debates on what diets and lifestyle is healthiest for man’s best friend. One person alleged a lobbyist group is behind the challenge. NTD’s Jason Blair has more. 

In California, a third suspect has been arrested for the murder of former news station security guard Kevin Nishita. In November 2021, Nishita was shot while protecting a KRON4 reporter in Oakland. NTD’s Jason Blair has more on this new arrest.

Showing your receipt when leaving Sam’s Club might become a thing of the past. New technology is rolling out this year that automates the process. NTD’s Jason Blair has more.  

People are breathing and ingesting thousands of tiny plastic fragments on a daily basis. Recent studies found that bottled water contains hundreds of thousands of nanoplastics. NTD’s Jason Blair spoke to Jaclyn Downs, a nutrigenomics practitioner, to find out how this can affect our health, and what we can do about it.  

DES MOINES, Iowa—A sprawling storm hit the U.S. South, with tornado warnings and high winds that blew roofs off homes, flipped over campers, and tossed about furniture in Florida on Tuesday, while another storm buried cities across the Midwest in more than a half a foot of snow, stranding people on highways as it headed […]

Oakland, California has already seen a series of violent crimes in the first week of 2024. Two officials in the city are facing recall efforts that cite public safety as a primary reason. Chris Moore, Alameda County Supervisor candidate, speaks more on Oakland crime rates.

NTD’s Jason Blair is down in Eagle Pass, Texas where he spoke to Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Rep. Daniel Meuser (R-Pa.) about the trip.  

The Defense Department missed its 2023 recruitment goal by 41,000 people. Military recruitment has been an ongoing challenge. Officials and experts say the Pentagon is taking steps to deal with this complex issue. NTD’s Jason Blair brings us more.  

An 18-year-old woman with a rare blood condition is searching for a matching bone marrow donor. While the perfect match is out there somewhere, finding it is the biggest challenge due to her unique genetics. Candidates of all ethnic backgrounds are needed but people of mixed race or with unique genetics are especially encouraged. Joining […]

The Justice Department just launched a national database compiling the misconduct of federal law enforcement officers. To bring the details and what this means for officers is NTD’s Jason Blair.

For the first time in seven years, an elephant calf is born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The baby girl weighs over 200 pounds. NTD’s Jason Blair has more.  

A breast cancer vaccine targeting the most aggressive form of the disease is in early clinical trials. Phase one studies currently have shown no significant side effects. NTD’s Jason Blair brings us more. 

Actress Kate Micucci, best known for her role as Lucy in “The Big Bang Theory,” has revealed that she recently underwent surgery for lung cancer. Ms. Micucci shared her diagnosis in a video posted on social media over the weekend, explaining from the hospital that she’s currently recovering from surgery to remove the disease. The […]

A foreign exchange student was allegedly caught wandering into basketball star Steph Curry’s home, saying he just wanted to get an autograph. But after failing to appear in court, a warrant is now out for his arrest. NTD’s Jason Blair has more.  

Sunday, Dec. 10 was the 75th anniversary of International Human Rights Day. Events in California highlighted ongoing abuses by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). NTD’s Jason Blair spoke to protesters outside the Chinese consulate in San Francisco to find out how they have suffered at the hands of the CCP.  

Billboards that tout San Francisco, New York, and Chicago as “sanctuary cities” have been spotted near the Texas-Mexico border. Someone claiming to be with the group behind the ads says they want to provide information on cities that limit enforcement of immigration laws.

A bird flu emergency was proclaimed in a California county on Tuesday. To control the outbreak hundreds of thousands of birds will be euthanized. NTD’s Jason Blair has more.

Reducing overdose deaths by xylazine or tranq is what new proposed legislation in California aims to do. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the effort to increase penalties for the drug. NTD’s Jason Blair has more.

A brazen Christmas tree thief caught on surveillance footage in a California parking lot. He calmly removed a tree from someone’s car, strapped it on his own, and then drove off. NTD’s Jason Blair spoke with the victim who was shocked when he found out the tree was gone.  

Financial challenges are causing Rite Aid to add 31 more store closures to the 150 announced last month. NTD’s Jason Blair has the update.

Homelessness in California is a top issue, according to California Governor Gavin Newsom. The state continues to lead the country, claiming more than a quarter of the nation’s homeless population. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced $300 million more towards solving the issue of encampments. NTD’s Jason Blair has more.

In a high-end dog heist, 12 purebred French Bulldogs were stolen in the middle of the night from a California pet store. A co-owner says the dogs are worth $100,000. But more than the money, he hopes the pups can be returned safely.

Three men were attacked when walking back to their car on Nov. 17 after protesting at the airport against Chinese regime leader Xi Jingping’s presence in San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, or APEC. They noticed a group of men starting to following them, before the situation quickly turned violent.

Meanwhile in Northern California. Combating retail theft is a top priority for San Francisco, according to the mayor. She says new strategies have been working and the city plans to expand them. NTD’s Jason Blair has the report.  

Nancy Ng, a California woman went missing a month ago in Guatemala. San Bernardino County public defender Christina Blazek, the only witness to last see her broke her silence. The missing woman’s family has been frustrated with the lack of information surrounding the incident. NTD’s Jason Blair has the latest information and also spoke to […]

Protesters gathered outside Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s hotel throughout his stay in San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. On Thursday, things heated up with arrests and ambulances seen coming and going.

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC is at its peak in San Francisco. Many heads of state and CEOs are in town on Nov.14 as well as many protesters. NTD’s Jason Blair brings us an update.

SAN FRANCISCO—A reporter for The Epoch Times’ sister media outlet NTD was attacked on the street while covering protests spotlighting human rights abuses in China during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. The incident unfolded on Nov. 15 near the intersection of Fourth and Market streets, a few blocks from the Moscone Center, where many […]

With APEC in San Francisco, downtown is looking much cleaner and safer. It’s what some residents have been pushing leaders to make happen for some time.  NTD’s Jason Blair brings us more.  

Downtown San Francisco has been transformed with high security provisions for APEC. Multiple protests have already happened with more to come.  NTD’s Jason Blair has more.

The 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation trade summit has been designated a National Special Security Event by the Department of Homeland Security. The city of San Francisco expects to have up to 5,000 police and federal officers present to secure the event, and prepare for possible terrorist risks. NTD’s Jason Blair has more.

SAN FRANCISCO—The man accused of bludgeoning former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer was caught up in conspiracies when he broke into her San Francisco home last year, his defense attorney said as his trial opened Thursday. The attack on then-82-year-old Paul Pelosi in the early hours of Oct. 28, 2022, sent shockwaves […]

After some reservations, Dreamforce will return to San Francisco next year. On Tuesday, both Dreamforce CEO Marc Benioff and San Francisco Mayor London Breed confirmed the news. An optimistic Breed also reported on the city’s improvements in public safety.  NTD’s own Jason Blair has more.

A guaranteed monthly income to former foster youth is what a new pilot program in California will be providing to 300 recipients. This is the first state-funded program of its kind for the Golden State. NTD’s Jason Blair is joining me to tell us more

A federal judge has blocked California from enforcing a ban on gun shows taking place on public property.  NTD’s Jason Blair has the details.

TBS is hosting a marathon of Friends episodes to honor Mathew Perry from Wednesday to Sunday. Perry was found deceased at his home in Los Angeles over the weekend.  NTD’s Jason Blair has more.

100 percent of fast food samples tested positive for high amounts of heavy metals in recent lab tests.  Volunteer moms from a non-profit group organized the study. NTD’s Jason Blair spoke with Zen Honeycutt, the group’s founder, who said the results were worse than they expected.  

Organized retail theft has become more common around the country. An annual report lists the top cities that were affected in 2022. It also shows that shoplifters have become more violent.

A new law in California will require schools up to 8th grade to give students a minimum amount of recess daily.  It was one of 100 bills that California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law.  NTD’s Jason Blair has the report.

$1 billion is what Elon Musk offered Wikipedia to change its name for a year.  The Tesla CEO and owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, posted the offer on the social media site on Sunday.  NTD’s Jason Blair has the story.

A 7-Eleven was overrun by looters in Sacramento County, California.  No injuries were reported and the police are working to identify the people involved. NTD’s Jason Blair brings us that story.  

A new speed record was set by climber Nick Ehman at Yosemite National Park. “El Capitan” is one of the park’s most recognizable landmarks and also a popular challenge for world-class climbers. NTD’s Jason Blair spoke with professional climber Maison Des Champs to get an idea of just how impressive the new record is.

Four men detained in a central Georgia jail—including one being held on a murder charge—escaped through a damaged window and a cut fence early Monday morning, authorities said. Two were being held on drug-related charges, while one had been charged with aggravated assault. The fourth was being held on murder charges. During a news conference […]

A new study uses 30 metrics to rank 100 United States cities and see which major cities are the best and worst on driver friendliness.  

California’s first person to be convicted of a fentanyl-related murder was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Tuesday.

One of the biggest events of the year in San Francisco, Fleet Week has been hosting military showcases and concerts the past 7 days.  

For 540 days, a woman has been refusing to leave and to pay rent at an Airbnb rental in Los Angeles. In an ongoing legal battle, a judge so far has ruled that the landlord doesn’t have a legal right to evict the woman.

Starbucks has recently announced that it will be closing seven of its stores in the San Francisco Area on Oct. 22.

For the first time in history, a United States city has recognized the inherent rights of an animal.  Elephants in Ojai, Southern California have been granted the right to bodily liberty.