Eric Nixon, helicopter owner in Huntington Beach crash, is a daredevil known for death-defying stunts

Two columnists from the Los Angeles Times present differing views on the presidential prospects of Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, who appears to have aspirations for the White House. The discussion centers on whether his position in California, often referred to as the Golden State, poses a significant challenge to his ambitions or if it can be overcome.

A Canadian father tragically drowned while attempting to rescue his 5-year-old daughter, who had been swept into the ocean by large waves during severe flash flooding in California. The incident highlights the dangers posed by extreme weather conditions, which have led to multiple fatalities in the region.

Cedric Irving Jr, a 27-year-old alumnus of Skyline High School, has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Oakland football coach John Beam. The arrest took place at the San Leandro Bart station, concluding a search for the suspect believed to be responsible for the incident. John Beam was well-known for his role in the Netflix series 'Last Chance U' and was a beloved figure in the Oakland community.

A 71-year-old man died after his car was swept away while attempting to drive over a flooded bridge in Sutter County, California, according to authorities.

California will revoke 17,000 commercial driver's licenses issued to immigrants, as officials stated these licenses extended beyond the date the drivers were permitted to work in the country.

The atmospheric river storm soaking Southern California is expected to peak Saturday, with officials warning of potential flooding and damaging landslides.

Comedians Adam Carolla and Joe Rogan have criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom, asserting that the recent Palisades wildfires were a result of poor management rather than climate change. They argue that the state's handling of fire prevention and response has been inadequate, leading to devastating consequences for communities affected by the fires.

A powerful storm hit California on Friday, bringing heavy rain and prompting evacuation warnings in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. The National Weather Service reported over 4 inches of rain in Santa Barbara County as the storm moved south, raising concerns about potential floods, mudslides, thunderstorms, and even tornadoes over the weekend.