Barbara Gagne 
El Segundo, California — A Southern California family has filed a lawsuit against The Bay Club El Segundo, alleging that a staff member accidentally dropped their 23-month-old son during play, causing a traumatic brain injury before allegedly misleading the child’s parents about how seriously he had been hurt. According to the lawsuit, Matthew Kittle and … Read more
Santa Fe County, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico are urging residents to remain vigilant after a wild rat tested positive for the plague, marking the first confirmed wild animal case in Santa Fe County this year. According to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), the infected rodent was discovered dead by … Read more
Antioch, California — A newly released video showing an Antioch police officer punching an unhoused woman during an arrest has prompted an independent investigation and renewed public debate over police use of force. The confrontation occurred on July 1 at Waldie Plaza, where Antioch police officers were assisting with a scheduled homeless encampment cleanup ahead … Read more
Sacramento, California — Thousands of California drivers are being asked to return to the Department of Motor Vehicles after officials identified unexplained “anomalies” in certain written driver’s license tests, a move that could result in the cancellation of nearly 11,000 driver’s licenses if affected individuals fail to retake the exam within the required timeframe. The … Read more
San Diego, California — More than two years after devastating floods swept through parts of San Diego County, many families are still struggling to rebuild their lives. Now, California officials are offering a new opportunity for eligible homeowners to receive financial assistance through the ReCoverCA Housing Program, which is designed to help close the remaining … Read more
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — A 38-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he carried out a random and violent attack on a stranger in a wheelchair, allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the victim before attempting to push him back into the flames. The incident unfolded on July 2 near the intersection … Read more
Florida — A massive plume of Saharan dust is making its way across the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to blanket Florida and much of the Gulf Coast this weekend, bringing hazy skies, warmer temperatures and potential air quality concerns. The cloud of dust has traveled more than 5,000 miles from the Sahara Desert in … Read more
Scarsdale, New York — A respected disability advocate known for her years of community service in Westchester County was found dead inside her home this week, and authorities have charged her adult son with her murder. According to the Scarsdale Police Department, 71-year-old Marian Green was discovered during the early morning hours at her residence … Read more
Hoopa, California — Firefighters are battling a rapidly growing wildfire in Northern California after two separate vegetation fires merged into a single blaze early Wednesday, prompting evacuation warnings and forcing road closures as crews faced dangerous conditions in rugged mountain terrain. The wildfire, now known as the Mile Post 16 Fire, was first reported around … Read more
Branford, Connecticut — A Connecticut man who admitted to killing his 12-year-old son with a baseball bat and attempting to murder his teenage daughter has been sentenced to 60 years in prison, bringing a tragic child homicide case to a close more than a year after the deadly attack. According to the New Haven Judicial … Read more