Newsom urges California-made products to be exempt from Trump tariff retaliation

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released a 30-second video saying how much he values global trade, imploring international companies not to retaliate with counter-tariffs on products made in California. 

Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack

A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.

'Sushi will definitely be more expensive' because of tariffs, Hayward wholesaler says

“The price of sushi will definitely be more expensive," said Glenn Sakata, a seafood wholesaler at Marine International Products in Hayward. “Sadly, yes, there will be a big impact."

China retaliates against Trump by imposing 34% tariffs on all US imports

China on Friday said it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. goods following President Donald Trump's “reciprocal" tariff announcement. Here's what to know.

$30 million wrongful death claim filed after man fatally shot by SoCal deputies

A family has filed a $30 million wrongful death claim against the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office for the shooting death of Jefte Vargas Ramirez.

Stocks tumble as Trump’s tariffs roil global markets

The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell sharply after President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on a host of countries Wednesday, including China, Japan, India and Europe.

Trump tariffs: Here's a list of products that will get more expensive

Economists predict businesses and consumers will see price hikes on everything from food imports like coffee and chocolate to iPhones and other electronics manufactured outside the U.S.

'Master of Horror' John Carpenter receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honoring John Carpenter, who has received the nickname "The Horror Master" for directing such films as "The Thing" and "Halloween," was unveiled Thursday.

National Burrito Day 2025: Holy guacamole, the freebies are fire this year

Celebrate National Burrito Day on April 3, 2025, with enticing deals and freebies from popular chains like Chipotle, Qdoba, Moe's Southwest Grill, and more.

Shohei Ohtani hits home run on his bobblehead day
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Shohei Ohtani blasts a walkoff homer on his bobblehead night to complete the three-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves.

Body matching missing teen's description found near beach in Oxnard

A beach in Oxnard is at the center of a police and FBI investigation after a body, believed to be a teen boy, was found on Wednesday.

Deltopia near UC Santa Barbara happening this weekend

Deltopia, an unsanctioned street festival in Isla Vista, typically occurs on the first weekend after UCSB spring break, which in 2025 is April 4-6.

Number of Americans struggling to pay medical bills reaches new high

A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.

Elon Musk stepping down? Here's when Tesla CEO could leave DOGE

Elon Musk will depart his role with the Department of Government Efficiency once "his incredible work at DOGE is complete," the White House said Wednesday.