California

We are learning more this Thursday as a third and final storm of the week brings another round of strong winds, rain, and mountain snow to parts of Southern California. Reports show a winter storm warning remaining in place for the San Bernardino County mountains through 9 a.m. Friday. The National Weather Service also warns of hazardous conditions due to winds gusting as high as 70 mph and up to an additional 10 inches of snowfall. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with FOX Weather Meteorologist Bayne Froney as the western United States can look forward to more dramatic winter weather. 

We are learning more as Mark Zuckerberg testifies in a watershed social media trial that questions whether his company’s platforms are addictive to children. The Meta CEO took the stand in Los Angeles Superior Court in the trial, marking his first time answering youth safety allegations before a jury. According to the Associated Press, opposing lawyers dueled in the courtroom over a number of topics including internal advice Zuckerberg has received about being "authentic" and not "robotic. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Bobby Allyn, a technology correspondent based in Los Angeles, after an individual in the case alleges social media platforms like Zuckerberg’s affected her mental health. 

We are hearing from United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem who spoke in Otay Mesa in California on Thursday. Secretary Noem highlighted the Trump Administration’s border security and drug-seizure efforts during her remarks. Customs and Border Protection officials joined Noem at the press conference where she was asked about recent operations conducted by federal law enforcement officials in Minnesota. This comes as Border Czar Tom Homan announces the Trump administration will end the current ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities. 

We are getting ready this Sunday as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are set to square off in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in California. Each team is back for a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX that saw the Patriots defeat the Seahawks and deny them the opportunity to win their second championship. Both starting quarterbacks this year are making their first-ever appearance in the Super Bowl. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Patrick Everson, a senior reporter for VegasInsider, as people get ready to gamble on players like New England’s Drake Maye and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. 

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin spoke on Thursday from San Diego County. He discussed the decades-old Tijuana sewage crisis that has remained a problem for the South Bay community. Zeldin is the 17th administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and was sworn in on January 29, 2025. He has made it a priority to deliver a “100% solution” to the reported sewage problem that has impacted Imperial Beach. While in California, Zeldin met with small business owners and elected officials who say they have been impacted by what has often been described as a long-standing environmental issue in the area. 

We have the latest tonight after a woman is in custody after leading police on a chase across Los Angeles. Reports say that the woman was initially wanted for a possible DUI before the chase began involving the Los Angeles Police Department. Our partners at FOX 11 in Los Angeles say that over the course of the chase, the suspect drove around Koreatown before eventually giving up in Westlake. It appeared the woman did a little dance around the vehicle before immediately getting placed in handcuffs after getting out of her car while surrounded by LAPD. According to early reports, it is unknown if the suspect was linked to any other crimes. 

The first statewide California gubernatorial debate gave voters an early look at the candidates who are currently thought to be competing in a wide-open race. A total of seven candidates faced off on hot-button issues like crime, immigration, health care, and homelessness. We are also learning that former Vice President Kamala Harris just reactivated her 2024 campaign account and teased an announcement for tomorrow. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more about which candidates have the best chance of succeeding Gavin Newsom months before California’s open primary with political analyst, Brian Sobel. 

We are learning more after the first statewide debate for California governor was held in San Francisco on Tuesday. Candidates sounded off on a multitude of issues facing Californians, including immigration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with KTVU’s Greg Lee, who had the opportunity to host yesterday’s debate, as the election to replace Gavin Newsom draws closer. 

Blake Jones is co-author of POLITICO's California Playbook and he joins LiveNOW’s Andy Mac tonight as our partners at FOX 11 and KTVU FOX 2 are hosting a televised gubernatorial debate. The event gives voters an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates on the top issues affecting California. Candidates participating in the debate include Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, Matt Mahan, Tom Steyer, Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Betty Yee. 

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder who landed on the FBI’s "Most Wanted," appeared in a California court on Monday. Wedding, 44, was taken into custody on Friday and is accused of running a drug trafficking operation. Officials have said he also orchestrated several killings to further the alleged drug crimes. 

We are learning more today as U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Adam Schiff, member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, both California Democrats, after their visit to a detention center in their state. The pair of lawmakers are speaking in California City on the condition of detained individuals. This comes as the Trump administration continues deportation efforts across the country.