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Furious Parents Smash Their Way Into School Bus After Driver Refuses To Release Kids

“They had to think of every single child on that bus,” a mother said.

Bored Panda · Aug 27

At least one person dead in California wildfire allegedly sparked by chainsaw

Police arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, in connection with the Gann fire, which has burned more than 15 sq miles in Calaveras county

The Guardian - US · Aug 7

SF to LA in 3 hours? California explores 140 MPH buses

Caltrans found that most U.S. freeways are built for about 85 mph, so much faster buses would require major road and infrastructure upgrades

The Independent UK · May 14

Democrats return to Texas as California kicks off push to pass new electoral map

California tries to add Democratic seats in response to Texas bid to change House composition to favor Republicans

The Guardian - US · Aug 18, 2025

Woman strangled to death while visiting her mass murderer husband for conjugal visit, prison officials say

The devastated family of Stephanie Dowells is now asking authorities how and why it happened given her husband’s criminal history

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

Tesla Semi Fire Shut Down California Highway For Hours (Updated)

Parts of Interstate 80 in Placer County, California shut down for hours Monday as crews worked to extinguish a Tesla Semi blaze.

InsideEVs · Aug 19, 2024

Local News Close-Up: California’s Capital Is a Vast and Varied Market

Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto offers influential city with tons of news, and a different vibe outside the capital

Broadcasting & Cable · Aug 12, 2024

Nurse says she was kicked off Southwest flight for genetic disorder

Neurofibromatosis sufferer Brianna Solari was left ‘embarrassed’ and ‘ashamed’ after she claimed a flight attendant discriminated against her condition

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024

Hiker, 70, found after going missing for five days in the Sierra Nevada mountains when he made a wrong turn from campsite

Warren Elliot was spotted by a fisherman in Placer County after getting lost near his campground

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

Woman trapped overnight in freezing cold as Tahoe gondola grinds to a halt

Monica Laso survives ordeal on Heavenly gondola in California ski resort, where temperatures fell to 23F (-5C)

The Guardian - US · Jan 29, 2024