Sumo wrestling legend Akebono Taro has passed away at age 54. Mr. Akebono was born in Hawaii and became the first foreign-born wrestler to earn the rank of grand champion in Japan.

A seventh school district in Northern California is the latest to adopt gender notification policies. More districts are voting to require schools to inform parents if their children identify as transgender, turning California into a battleground for parental rights versus state control in education.

Another school district will require schools to notify parents if their child wishes to identify as transgender. It joins a growing list of school boards voting to adopt such policies.

Angelenos have a pair of new and adorable wildlife neighbors.  Video footage caught two mountain lion kittens wandering the mountains of Southern California.

A loving mom and dressmaker helped realize her daughter’s dream wedding dress.  The result is a timeless, classic gown that wowed guests and groom alike.

Employees working at multiple In-N-Out Burger restaurants across the United States will be banned from wearing masks as of next month, according to an internal company memo shared online. The decision is part of new masking guidelines that “emphasize the importance of customer service and the ability to show our Associates’ smiles and other facial […]

A bill that would temporarily raise the tolls on Bay Area bridges, tackled its first Assembly hurdle and passed through its first committee hearing. Legislators say the bill provides much-needed transportation funding to prevent service cuts on public transportation.  

California state air regulators and truck and engine manufacturers struck a deal on state emissions rules that will give companies more flexibility to meet requirements. But 20 other states filed a lawsuit against the EPA for backing California’s future ban on heavy diesel vehicles. 

San Francisco officials are considering a proposal to add 200 more autonomous vehicles on city streets. But as the California Public Utilities Commission began to review the idea, a group of demonstrators oppose the idea of relying on AI-based transportation.

A 12-year-old Californian recently graduated college with a 4.0 GPA. The proud parents credit their daughter’s success to tenacity, homeschooling, and a ban on social media. 

Northern California’s city of East Palo Alto and some coastal communities are getting a new public transit service.  SamTrans introduced their new fleet of vans that will offer on-demand rides.  NTD heard more about the new service and hopped on a ride to give it a try.

SACRAMENTO—Nearly three dozen South Americans picked up in El Paso, Texas, and flown by private jet on two charter flights over the last week to California—at the request of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis—are being shielded from reporters by local religious and charity groups, with no sign of their whereabouts since they were dropped off at […]

Rideshare drivers are asking for more transparency in Uber and Lyft’s deactivation citations. Drivers say they want a fair chance at disputing such cases and for these companies to provide more information behind what triggers a citation.

The U.S.-Mexican border is wide open following the end of Title 42. Now, southwestern states, including California, are seeing new waves of people crossing the border on a daily basis. Some of them are reportedly coming in via an app called “CBP One.”  Brad Jones of The Epoch Times, NTD’s sister media, was the first […]

The City of Long Beach is celebrating National Bike Month as an annual tradition. Throughout the month of May, the city encouraged residents to get out and ride a bike through free community events.

Two drug tunnels were recently discovered near the U.S.–Mexico border across from San Diego. Investigators say one tunnel has already reached the United States, while the other is still under construction and about 45 feet shy of the border.

A charter school in Southern California is gaining attention for choosing to still keep its student vaccine mandate. Parents and community members rallied in front of the high school as the school board met in-person for the first time in 3 years.

From its golden coast to the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Redwood forests to the Mojave Desert, California is home to many natural wonders.  One iconic spot along the coast is among the list of “Most Beautiful” places around the world. Let’s take a look.

Tens of thousands of film writers are on their second day of strikes. Labor union representatives from the Writers Guild of America are calling the current labor dispute “an existential crisis.” Let’s take a look at what these writers are demanding.

As wildflowers grow and temperatures rise, so does the number of newborn kittens and pregnant mother cats. In Southern California, animal shelters call this time of year “kitten season.” NTD hears more from a local shelter on their rescue efforts and how to care for kittens.