From San Diego to Del Norte, a tally of recent scandals plaguing local fairs

USC officials have assured students that food safety measures have been enhanced following the circulation of viral videos showing bugs and mold in meals served at on-campus dining halls over a three-month period. The university has revamped its food-inspection protocols in response to these alarming reports.

The Trump administration has announced the transfer of 760 acres of public land in California to the US Navy, establishing a new militarized zone aimed at enhancing border security operations along the southern US border. This decision reflects a significant shift towards increased militarization in response to ongoing immigration challenges.

UC Berkeley and Pomona College have reached settlements with Jewish organizations and individuals over antisemitism complaints linked to pro-Palestinian protests. This includes a $60,000 payment to Israeli sociologist Yael Nativ, who claimed discrimination after not being rehired despite her class's popularity. UC Berkeley's chancellor issued an apology and invited her to teach her class in a future semester.

The Palisadian-Post newspaper, a staple of the Pacific Palisades community for 97 years, has ceased publication following a catastrophic fire that devastated the area in January. This marks a significant loss for local journalism and community connection as the publication was a key source of news and information for residents.

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, once a vital support for nearly a million undocumented youth, is now seen as failing to protect the next generation of undocumented students. Many who hoped to benefit from DACA have been left without the promised opportunities, highlighting the program's limitations and the ongoing challenges faced by undocumented individuals in the U.S.

A contract security guard was detained after driving a sedan onto an active runway at O.C. airport at a high rate of speed, resulting in the driver being hospitalized, according to authorities.

Eight students from the Anaheim High School track team were hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle during their practice run, an incident described by a local track coach as a 'nightmare scenario.' Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A Torrance postal carrier has been sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to bank fraud involving the theft of credit cards and checks from the mail she was responsible for delivering. This case highlights the serious breach of trust by a public servant who exploited her position for personal gain.