CA tank leak ‘not over yet’, evacuation zone reduced
We are now getting an update this Monday as emergency crews continue to work to prevent a chemical plant in California from leaking or exploding. Residents in Garden Grove are marking day 5 of crews responding to GKN Aerospace after one of its chemical tanks overheated to dangerous levels. We have now learned that officials lifted an evacuation order for some of the people who live near the hazardous chemical tank.
We are now getting an update this Monday as emergency crews continue to work to prevent a chemical plant in California from leaking or exploding. Residents in Garden Grove are marking day 5 of crews responding to GKN Aerospace after one of its chemical tanks overheated to dangerous levels. We have now learned that officials lifted an evacuation order for some of the people who live near the hazardous chemical tank.
Damaged California chemical tank has potential crack
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about a damaged chemical tank in California after updates indicate that it may have a crack in it, "which could potentially be relieving some of the pressure" and lower the risk of an explosion. The new information comes from fire officials who spoke this Sunday. Evacuation orders reportedly remain in effect for more than 40,000 people in the area as officials determine their next steps.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about a damaged chemical tank in California after updates indicate that it may have a crack in it, "which could potentially be relieving some of the pressure" and lower the risk of an explosion. The new information comes from fire officials who spoke this Sunday. Evacuation orders reportedly remain in effect for more than 40,000 people in the area as officials determine their next steps.
Hilton, Becerra lead crowded CA gubernatorial primary
We are learning more as new polls from California show that Xavier Becerra has surged in a crowded gubernatorial primary. Other major candidates like Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer continue to fight for a top stop as the race continues. Candidates are campaigning across California and doing what they can to win over undecided voters. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Allie Rasmus from our partners at FOX 2 San Francisco to learn more about some of the top headlines coming out of the state this week.
We are learning more as new polls from California show that Xavier Becerra has surged in a crowded gubernatorial primary. Other major candidates like Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer continue to fight for a top stop as the race continues. Candidates are campaigning across California and doing what they can to win over undecided voters. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Allie Rasmus from our partners at FOX 2 San Francisco to learn more about some of the top headlines coming out of the state this week.
Newsom warns Californians to avoid Chevron over high gas prices
California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged drivers to avoid Chevron gas stations over Memorial Day weekend because of higher fuel prices.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged drivers to avoid Chevron gas stations over Memorial Day weekend because of higher fuel prices.
Newsom moves on AI as Trump delays executive order
We are now learning from new reporting from The New York Times that California Governor Gavin Newsom is working to prepare state agencies for potential workforce disruptions caused by artificial intelligence. This comes amid reports that the White House delayed President Donald Trump’s signing Thursday of an executive order on artificial intelligence. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Daniel Faggella, the founder of Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research, as Trump tells reporters, “I didn’t like certain aspects of it. I postponed it.”
We are now learning from new reporting from The New York Times that California Governor Gavin Newsom is working to prepare state agencies for potential workforce disruptions caused by artificial intelligence. This comes amid reports that the White House delayed President Donald Trump’s signing Thursday of an executive order on artificial intelligence. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Daniel Faggella, the founder of Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research, as Trump tells reporters, “I didn’t like certain aspects of it. I postponed it.”
Florida lawyer, influencer daughter arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot
A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery.
A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery.
Islamic Center of San Diego shooting: What we know about the suspects
Police responded Monday to reports of a possible active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Here's what to know about the suspects.
Police responded Monday to reports of a possible active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Here's what to know about the suspects.
Mark Fuhrman, former LA detective at center of OJ Simpson murder trial, dies at 74
Former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was convicted of lying during testimony at the OJ Simpson murder trial, has died.
Former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was convicted of lying during testimony at the OJ Simpson murder trial, has died.
3 victims killed, 2 teen suspects dead in San Diego Islamic center shooting
Two teenage suspects are dead, and three adults were killed following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, authorities said.
Two teenage suspects are dead, and three adults were killed following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, authorities said.
California’s $1.3B Medicaid funding put on hold amid fraud suspicions
The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.
The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.
Karen Bass scrutinized as mayor’s race continues
We are learning more as Mayor Karen Bass faced intense scrutiny during the first televised mayoral debate in Los Angeles. Reality star Spencer Pratt traded personal barbs with the Mayor, taking aim at her over her absence during the devastating 2025 Palisades Fire. We are also learning that an upcoming mayoral debate has collapsed after Nithya Raman joined Bass and Pratt in pulling out. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is learning about the mayoral race with political analyst Brian Sobel as the contest continues to heat up.
We are learning more as Mayor Karen Bass faced intense scrutiny during the first televised mayoral debate in Los Angeles. Reality star Spencer Pratt traded personal barbs with the Mayor, taking aim at her over her absence during the devastating 2025 Palisades Fire. We are also learning that an upcoming mayoral debate has collapsed after Nithya Raman joined Bass and Pratt in pulling out. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is learning about the mayoral race with political analyst Brian Sobel as the contest continues to heat up.
DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent
The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office.
The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office.
Tsunami of sewage from Mexico barrels toward US coastline, officials warn
Some of Southern California’s best-known beaches are facing repeated closures as sewage continues to contaminate coastal waters.
Some of Southern California’s best-known beaches are facing repeated closures as sewage continues to contaminate coastal waters.
'How I Met Your Mother' actor Nick Pasqual convicted of attempted murder for stabbing ex-girlfriend
Actor Nick Pasqual was found guilty of attempted murder in the stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, who reportedly underwent 14 hours of surgery after the May 2024 attack.
Actor Nick Pasqual was found guilty of attempted murder in the stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, who reportedly underwent 14 hours of surgery after the May 2024 attack.
Betty Broderick, convicted double murderer, dead at 78
Betty Broderick, a convicted double murderer in a high-profile case from the late ‘80s, has reportedly died. She was 78.
Betty Broderick, a convicted double murderer in a high-profile case from the late ‘80s, has reportedly died. She was 78.
Investigators search California home in Kristin Smart case
Authorities are searching an Arroyo Grande home in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart nearly 30 years ago.
Authorities are searching an Arroyo Grande home in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart nearly 30 years ago.
D4vd accused of killing teen to protect music career
We are learning the latest after prosecutors said Wednesday that singer D4vd killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez by stabbing her multiple times. According to our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles, a document filed this week provided the first detailed allegations of efforts to dismember Rivas Hernandez’s body and get rid of evidence. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with criminal defense attorney Silva Megerditchian after the teen’s body was found decomposing in a Tesla towed from the Hollywood Hills in September of last year.
We are learning the latest after prosecutors said Wednesday that singer D4vd killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez by stabbing her multiple times. According to our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles, a document filed this week provided the first detailed allegations of efforts to dismember Rivas Hernandez’s body and get rid of evidence. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with criminal defense attorney Silva Megerditchian after the teen’s body was found decomposing in a Tesla towed from the Hollywood Hills in September of last year.
Nick Reiner's preliminary hearing for murder of parents pushed to September
On Wednesday, a Los Angeles judge decided to push back court proceedings to September for Nick Reiner, accused in the double murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
On Wednesday, a Los Angeles judge decided to push back court proceedings to September for Nick Reiner, accused in the double murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
California teacher charged after WHCD shooting
Cole Tomas Allen appeared in court on Monday. He is reportedly facing charges including attempted assassination of the president and firearms offenses after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. Allen’s sister, who lives in Maryland, told investigators her brother had legally purchased several weapons from a California gun store and kept them at their parents’ home. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with Rachel Aragon from our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles as investigators in California continue to search for a motive behind this weekend’s violence.
Cole Tomas Allen appeared in court on Monday. He is reportedly facing charges including attempted assassination of the president and firearms offenses after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. Allen’s sister, who lives in Maryland, told investigators her brother had legally purchased several weapons from a California gun store and kept them at their parents’ home. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with Rachel Aragon from our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles as investigators in California continue to search for a motive behind this weekend’s violence.
California millionaire trampled to death by elephants while on African hunting expedition
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.