ShakeAlert sends false alarm about magnitude 5.9 earthquake in California, Nevada

Craig Sumner Elliot, a 70-year-old man from Southern California, was charged with involuntary manslaughter after filming himself fatally shooting a homeless man. The jury in his trial was unable to reach a unanimous verdict, resulting in a mistrial.

A California animal welfare activist was sentenced to 90 days in jail after taking four chickens from a Perdue Farms poultry plant, following her conviction on charges including felony conspiracy and trespassing. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding animal rights activism and agricultural practices in the state.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that alerts regarding a 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Nevada were a false alarm, issued by its ShakeAlert early-warning system at 8:06 a.m. local time. The erroneous alert was intended for areas near Reno and Carson City but did not correspond to any actual seismic activity.

Parents have filed a lawsuit against Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, alleging that a 'Kissing Club' at the private institution has led to incidents of bullying and sexual assault among students. The lawsuit highlights concerns about the safety and well-being of children in prestigious educational environments.

Zoe Rosenberg, a 23-year-old student at UC Berkeley, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after breaking into a Petaluma poultry farm and taking four chickens, which she described as a ‘rescue’. Convicted of felony conspiracy and three misdemeanor counts, she faces a significantly reduced sentence compared to the potential four and a half years. Rosenberg is required to report to the Sonoma county jail on December 10 and must pay over $100,000 to Petaluma Poultry.

Rep. Darrell Issa announced his decision to run for reelection in California, opting to remain in his San Diego-area district rather than relocating to Texas for a safer Republican seat amid recent redistricting that favors Democrats.

Clintnlord, a social media influencer known as Clinton Adams, has been accused of luring women to a vacant home in Pacific Palisades, where he allegedly raped them, according to police reports. The investigation has revealed a troubling pattern of predatory behavior targeting vulnerable individuals in the area.

A Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton died during a training exercise involving a tactical vehicle on December 4, 2025. This incident marks a continuation of a troubling trend of training-related fatalities at the base, raising concerns about safety protocols and operational risks.