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As of this evening, July 27, 2026, California is grappling with a rapidly spreading wildfire and a troubling incident at a juvenile detention facility. The Mines Fire in Santa Clara County has doubled in size and jumped control lines, prompting emergency response efforts. Meanwhile, a bomb threat at an East Bay juvenile hall has led to sex abuse charges against staff, raising serious concerns about oversight and safety in state facilities.

Updated: 28 July 2026 01:40
Judge Refuses to Drop Murder Charges in Deadly Pepperdine Crash
27 July 2026 / 20:24
Judge Refuses to Drop Murder Charges in Deadly Pepperdine Crash
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Green Fire Prompts Evacuation Warnings in San Bernardino County
27 July 2026 / 20:06
Green Fire Prompts Evacuation Warnings in San Bernardino County
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Third Victim Identified in SF Bay Boating Disaster
27 July 2026 / 18:07
Third Victim Identified in SF Bay Boating Disaster
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Mines Fire doubles in Santa Clara County, jumps control line
27 July 2026 / 17:52
Mines Fire doubles in Santa Clara County, jumps control line
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Hurricane Genevieve: 11-Foot Waves Threaten SoCal Beaches
27 July 2026 / 17:36
Hurricane Genevieve: 11-Foot Waves Threaten SoCal Beaches
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Laguna Beach Son Charged With Hammer Murder of Mother
27 July 2026 / 15:38
Laguna Beach Son Charged With Hammer Murder of Mother
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I-84 Closed in Oregon Due to Wildfire
27 July 2026 / 14:00
I-84 Closed in Oregon Due to Wildfire
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Ventura Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Santa Paula Knife Attack
27 July 2026 / 12:06
Ventura Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Santa Paula Knife Attack
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Deadly Yuba City Shooting at 7-Eleven Kills 2
27 July 2026 / 11:23
Deadly Yuba City Shooting at 7-Eleven Kills 2
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Dove Fire: 223 Acres, 0% Containment in Tuolumne County
27 July 2026 / 10:21
Dove Fire: 223 Acres, 0% Containment in Tuolumne County
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Bomb Threat Led to Sex Abuse Charges at East Bay Juvenile Hall
27 July 2026 / 06:07
Bomb Threat Led to Sex Abuse Charges at East Bay Juvenile Hall
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Dove Fire in Tuolumne County Reaches 220 Acres, 1% Contained
27 July 2026 / 05:52
Dove Fire in Tuolumne County Reaches 220 Acres, 1% Contained
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Dove Fire in Tuolumne County Grows to 220 Acres, 1% Contained
27 July 2026 / 05:23
Dove Fire in Tuolumne County Grows to 220 Acres, 1% Contained
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Talarico vs. Paxton: Can Texas Voters Finally Oust a Scandal-Prone Senator?
27 July 2026 / 05:07
Talarico vs. Paxton: Can Texas Voters Finally Oust a Scandal-Prone Senator?
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Lindsay Clancy Trial: Insanity Defense Tested in Triple Murder
26 July 2026 / 21:37
Lindsay Clancy Trial: Insanity Defense Tested in Triple Murder
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Dove Fire Forces Evacuations in Tuolumne County
26 July 2026 / 18:21
Dove Fire Forces Evacuations in Tuolumne County
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Level 3 Evacuations Ordered for 40-Acre Fire Near Quincy
26 July 2026 / 17:37
Level 3 Evacuations Ordered for 40-Acre Fire Near Quincy
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Dove Fire: 166-Acre Wildfire Forces Evacuations Near Yosemite
26 July 2026 / 17:24
Dove Fire: 166-Acre Wildfire Forces Evacuations Near Yosemite
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Tuolumne County Dove Fire: Evacuations Near Sonora
26 July 2026 / 15:53
Tuolumne County Dove Fire: Evacuations Near Sonora
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Butte County Evacuation Order: Forbestown Fire Burns 8-10 Acres
26 July 2026 / 14:22
Butte County Evacuation Order: Forbestown Fire Burns 8-10 Acres
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Cajon Pass Earthquake Stress at Historic Levels, Study Warns
26 July 2026 / 08:37
Cajon Pass Earthquake Stress at Historic Levels, Study Warns
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Man Arrested in Mojave for Assault and Rape of Elderly Woman
26 July 2026 / 08:00
Man Arrested in Mojave for Assault and Rape of Elderly Woman
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Downtown LA Shooting Wounds 2, Suspect at Large
26 July 2026 / 06:22
Downtown LA Shooting Wounds 2, Suspect at Large
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LA's Aging Water System: A Dangerous Game of Triage
25 July 2026 / 19:38
LA's Aging Water System: A Dangerous Game of Triage
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3 arrested, teen sought in Covelo cannabis grow murder
25 July 2026 / 15:36
3 arrested, teen sought in Covelo cannabis grow murder
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Dutch Flat Fire Triggers Evacuations in Vallejo Area
25 July 2026 / 15:08
Dutch Flat Fire Triggers Evacuations in Vallejo Area
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Twins Abducted by Father in Lancaster: LASD Search
25 July 2026 / 14:22
Twins Abducted by Father in Lancaster: LASD Search
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2 Missing Children Sought After Abduction by Father in Lancaster
25 July 2026 / 13:36
2 Missing Children Sought After Abduction by Father in Lancaster
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9-Year-Old Deported: Classmates Grieve Their Friend
25 July 2026 / 13:23
9-Year-Old Deported: Classmates Grieve Their Friend
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Ex-Professor Sentenced 18.5 Years for Child Exploitation
25 July 2026 / 06:44
Ex-Professor Sentenced 18.5 Years for Child Exploitation
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Park Fire Arson Trial Nears Verdict on 2nd Anniversary
24 July 2026 / 05:13
Park Fire Arson Trial Nears Verdict on 2nd Anniversary
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California Avoids Worst Colorado River Cuts
23 July 2026 / 23:53
California Avoids Worst Colorado River Cuts
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Field Fire in Snelling Grows to 290 Acres, Planes Seen Over Jamestown
23 July 2026 / 22:48
Field Fire in Snelling Grows to 290 Acres, Planes Seen Over Jamestown
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Big Sur Hiker Death: Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures, No Foul Play
23 July 2026 / 22:38
Big Sur Hiker Death: Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures, No Foul Play
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Golden Mussels Infestation Costs Kern County Millions, Emergency Declared
23 July 2026 / 22:04
Golden Mussels Infestation Costs Kern County Millions, Emergency Declared
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Fields Fire Grows to 700 Acres, 20% Contained Near Snelling
23 July 2026 / 20:50
Fields Fire Grows to 700 Acres, 20% Contained Near Snelling
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Federal Defense Bill Targets California Land for Oil Pipeline
23 July 2026 / 18:46
Federal Defense Bill Targets California Land for Oil Pipeline
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Benton County Fire District 6 Seeks EMS Levy to Cut 40-Minute Wait
23 July 2026 / 18:07
Benton County Fire District 6 Seeks EMS Levy to Cut 40-Minute Wait
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California Sues Trump Over Emergency Grant Conditions
23 July 2026 / 18:04
California Sues Trump Over Emergency Grant Conditions
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TikTok Star's Arraignment Delayed in Dark Web Hitman Plot
23 July 2026 / 16:56
TikTok Star's Arraignment Delayed in Dark Web Hitman Plot
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Sexually Violent Predator Released in Borrego Springs
23 July 2026 / 16:39
Sexually Violent Predator Released in Borrego Springs
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Imperial County Heat Wave: 3.6 Earthquake Hits Brawley
23 July 2026 / 16:23
Imperial County Heat Wave: 3.6 Earthquake Hits Brawley
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