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As of 06:08 PM PST on Tuesday, November 04, 2025, the political world is abuzz with speculation over whether 85-year-old Representative Nancy Pelosi will seek reelection in 2026, ending her remarkable 38-year tenure representing California's 11th congressional district. Insider reports from NBC News, ABC, and other outlets, echoed by conservative commentator Gunther Eagleman on X, suggest Pelosi plans to retire, a claim amplified by trending posts and over 466,000 views on...

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), former Speaker and longtime Democratic House leader, recently said she is confident she would win reelection if she opted to run again in 2026. Well the hypotheticals and will she or won't she are set to come to an end. Recently she humbly declared, "I have no doubt that if I decided to run, I would win," Pelosi told CNN in an interview that aired Monday. "That isn't even a question. It'll isn't arrogant. It's confident. I know my district," she...

On November 5, 2025, a disturbing incident unfolded in Toronto, where a private event featuring Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) veterans was violently disrupted by masked anti-Israel protesters. The attack, which left several attendees injured, including lacerations from broken glass, has reignited concerns about the rising tide of antisemitism in Canada and beyond. The event, organized by Students Supporting Israel (SSI) at Toronto Metropolitan University, was intended to host...

New York City, November 4, 2025 - Zohran Mamdani, the city's first Muslim and South Asian mayor, is set to implement a series of progressive policies aimed at addressing affordability and social equity. Following his expected victory in the mayoral race, Mamdani's agenda includes universal childcare, fare-free buses, and the establishment of city-owned grocery stores to drive down prices. He has also pledged to freeze rent on stabilized units and work towards a $30 minimum...

Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in the U.S. in the last week Nov. 03, 2025 CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in the U.S. using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of November 3. U.S. by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.04 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.07 (-2.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $5.02 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.68 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.5%) - Year change: +$0.12 (+3.4%) -...

October 28, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in 18 innings early Tuesday morning at Dodger Stadium, taking a 2-1 lead in the 2025 World Series. The game, lasting 6 hours and 42 minutes and ending at 3:47 a.m. ET, tied the record for the longest World Series game by innings, matching the 18-inning Game 3 of the 2018 World Series between the Dodgers and Red Sox.Freddie Freeman sealed the victory with a walk-off solo home run...

Santa Monica, CA - Two pedestrians were killed and two others injured in a hit-and-run collision on Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica on Friday night, October 24, 2025, authorities said. The driver, who fled the scene on foot, remains at large as police continue their investigation. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. in the 1300 block of Wilshire Boulevard, between 14th Street and Euclid Avenue, according to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD). Preliminary reports...

October 25, 2025 In a city where fast-food burgers are as much a cultural staple as Hollywood premieres, the shuttering of two Fatburger outposts in the Westside has left loyal fans lamenting the loss of late-night cravings. The beloved chain, synonymous with oversized, juicy patties since its 1947 founding in South Los Angeles, has closed its locations at 11090 Santa Monica Blvd in West Los Angeles and 1916 Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica, according to recent on-site reports...

Santa Monica, CA – October 23, 2025 Dodger greats Steve Garvey, Eric Karros, and Adrian Gonzalez headlined a vibrant "Catch the Blue Wave" pep rally Thursday night on the Third Street Promenade, rallying thousands of fans as the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to defend their World Series title against the Toronto Blue Jays. The event, hosted by Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. and the City of Santa Monica from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., featured autograph sessions, photo opportunities with t...

By Mike Hunt Recent encounters between southern sea otters and surfers at Steamer Lane, a renowned surf spot along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, have prompted safety advisories from local authorities, echoing incidents from two years prior involving a notorious otter known as 841. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Santa Cruz Fire Department reported multiple interactions this week, including a sea otter nipping a surfer's foot and commandeering he...

Beijing, October 20, 2025 – 11:52 PM PDT--As the clock strikes midnight in the Pacific Time Zone, China's political stability hangs in a delicate balance, underscored by a sweeping purge of nine senior People's Liberation Army (PLA) officers, including the high-profile expulsion of General Wang Houbin. This latest move, framed as an anti-corruption campaign under President Xi Jinping's iron grip, reveals deep-seated challenges within the Communist Party (CCP), even as the p...

Santa Monica is marking its 150th anniversary with a series of events that, rather than celebrating the city's rich history, seem intent on rewriting it through a lens of guilt and division. The city's approach to this milestone reeks of self-loathing, as it prioritizes addressing perceived inequities over honoring the achievements that made Santa Monica a beacon of opportunity and innovation. From July to December 2025, Santa Monica is hosting a slate of community-led...

In the race for New York City mayor on November 4, 2025, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani-a 33-year-old democratic socialist state assemblymember from Queens-has surged to a commanding lead in recent polls, positioning him as the heavy favorite to succeed incumbent Eric Adams. However, with three weeks until Election Day, questions about poll accuracy are bubbling up, fueled by Mamdani's polarizing profile, a splintered opposition, and historical challenges in polling New Yor...

Sacramento, CA - In a state long dominated by liberal elites, the 2026 California gubernatorial race is suddenly showing signs of life-and not in a way that's flattering to the Democratic frontrunner. Former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, the progressive firebrand who's led early polls with her whiteboard-wielding populism, is facing a torrent of backlash after a viral CBS News Sacramento interview that painted her as prickly and out of touch with everyday Californians. The October...

JERUSALEM, Israel - October 12, 2025--In a stunning display of American leadership, President Donald Trump touched down in Israel late Sunday evening, ready to oversee a historic hostage exchange that could mark a turning point in the Middle East conflict. With the clock ticking toward a midnight deadline for the release of 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas, Trump's arrival signals his unyielding commitment to securing peace through strength-a promise he made good on with a...

Outrage has erupted in one of Santa Monica's most exclusive enclaves as Los Angeles County moves forward with plans to convert a former senior living center at the corner of Georgina Avenue and Ocean Avenue into a 47-bed mental health facility for individuals with severe psychiatric conditions. The project, funded through county grants under California's Proposition 1, aims to provide transitional housing and round-the-clock care amid a statewide push to address mental health...

Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt - October 13, 2025--In a whirlwind day of diplomacy that spanned two nations and bridged decades of enmity, U.S. President Donald Trump oversaw the finalization of a landmark Gaza peace agreement, hailed as the end of a two-year war that claimed over 67,000 lives. The deal, brokered under Trump's 20-point plan unveiled last month, culminated in the release of the last 20 living Israeli hostages held by Hamas since the October 7, 2023, attacks, alongside...

October 10, 2025 – Sacramento, CA In a move that critics are calling a brazen overreach by state government, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 79, the so-called "Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act," into law today, further eroding local control over zoning in California's cities. Authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), the bill forces municipalities to allow mid-rise apartment buildings-some as tall as nine stories-near major transit hubs, s...

Federal authorities have arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, a French-born Uber driver now living in Melbourne, Florida, for allegedly igniting the Palisades Fire that incinerated 6,900 structures, claimed 12 lives, and scorched 23,000 acres across Pacific Palisades, Topanga, and Malibu. The January 2025 blaze, one of Los Angeles’ most destructive wildfires, has left the affluent coastal community grappling with loss and a transformed landscape. Timeline of a Catastrop...

October 6, 2025 – Avalon, Santa Catalina IslandOn Santa Catalina Island, a pristine jewel off Southern California's coast, a contentious battle is unfolding over the future of its non-native mule deer population. The Catalina Island Conservancy (CIC), which manages 88% of the 76-square-mile island, has proposed eradicating an estimated 2,000 deer to protect the island's fragile ecosystem. The plan, revised after fierce public backlash in 2024, has sparked heated debate, p...

SANTA MONICA, CA – On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., an elderly couple driving a Nissan Versa veered into a construction ditch on 4th Street and Washington Avenue, prompting a swift response from Santa Monica Police and local work crews. The Santa Monica Police Department filed an accident report detailing the incident, which occurred in a section of the street excavated for water pipe repairs. According to the report, the ditch was part of an ongoing u...

New York, NY – October 5, 2025 – With less than a month until the November 4, 2025, New York City mayoral election, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani leads a three-way race, according to the latest polls. The contest, upended by incumbent Mayor Eric Adams' withdrawal on September 28, now pits Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman, against former Governor Andrew Cuomo (independent, "Fight and Deliver" line) and Republican Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels. Rec...

5 phone scams that are catching people off guard Scammers are getting smarter, and so are their tricks. From fake delivery alerts to impersonated government agencies, phone scams are more convincing (and more frequent) than ever before. Whether it’s a call, text, or voicemail, one wrong move could put your personal information—or your money—at risk. While some scams are obvious, others are surprisingly convincing, even to the most cautious. To protect yourself, it's important...

El Segundo, CA – A thunderous explosion shattered the night sky over Southern California on Thursday evening, October 2, 2025, erupting into a massive fireball at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo, just south of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The incident, reported around 9:30 p.m. PT, sent plumes of thick black smoke billowing across the South Bay, visible from miles away and prompting a swift, multi-agency response.Eyewitnesses described the blast as e...

Santa Monica High School initiated a precautionary lockdown on Monday afternoon Sept 29th, following reports of an armed individual at a gas station located in close proximity to the campus, according to information from the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) website. Santa Monica Police posted that they have the suspect and his BB gun, in custody. The incident unfolded around 1:30 p.m., prompting district officials to place the school under lockdown as a saf...