Some California landfills are on fire and leaking methane. Newly proposed rules could make them safer

Rep. Ro Khanna is leveraging the recent passage of the Epstein files bill as he considers a potential presidential run in 2028. The California Democrat aims to build on this legislative victory to enhance his political profile and address issues of accountability related to powerful figures involved in the Epstein case.

L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced an investigation into allegations of fraud related to a $4-billion sex abuse settlement. These claims were initially revealed by a Los Angeles Times investigation, suggesting that some plaintiffs may have submitted fraudulent claims in the lawsuit.

A former state lawmaker has raised concerns regarding whether Kenneth Mejia's use of corgi images and other graphics in his campaign violates laws against using city resources for election purposes. Mejia's team has contested these allegations.

Southern California has experienced a brief respite from the rain that has affected the region since the weekend. However, residents should prepare for another storm expected to arrive on Thursday, which may bring additional rainfall and weather-related challenges.

Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, has been charged with ordering the murder of a witness in a federal narcotics case against him. The witness was reportedly shot in a restaurant after Wedding allegedly shared photographs of the individual.

A mistrial has been declared in the case against former Whittier police Detective Salvador Murillo, who faced multiple assault charges after shooting an unarmed man in the back in 2020. The incident left the victim paralyzed, and jurors were unable to reach a verdict.

Current and former officials from the Newsom administration are among numerous Sacramento insiders who have been notified by the FBI that their communications were intercepted as part of a federal corruption investigation. This development raises concerns about the integrity of political operations in California.

Billionaire businessman and activist Tom Steyer is running for California governor as a Democrat. His candidacy marks a significant entry into a competitive race to succeed current Governor Gavin Newsom, who is set to conclude his second term in January 2027.