Super Bowl sparks increased sports betting interest
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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 takes aim at Tijuana sewage crisis, Zeldin speaks
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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. 

Suspected DUI driver dances after LAPD pursuit
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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. 

CA governor race remains wide-open after debate
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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. 

CA gubernatorial candidates in first statewide debate
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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. 

Candidates talk future of CA during governor debate
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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. 

Greg Bovino to return to 'old job' in El Centro, California after Alex Pretti shooting: Reports

Gregory Bovino is reportedly being moved from his role as Border Patrol’s “Commander of Operation At Large" back to his former post overseeing CBP operations in El Centro, a shift described as a demotion.

Ryan Wedding appears in court amid drug case
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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. 

Schiff, Padilla on oversight visit of CA ICE facility
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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. 

Eaton and Palisades fires: Communities reflect and rebuild one year later

One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway—but for many residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the road forward remains long and uncertain.

Wrong-way driver leads police chase across Los Angeles

An alleged DUI driver led a half-hour police chase across Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley neighborhoods.

Christmas storm rolls through Southern California
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A powerful storm is hitting California the week of Christmas, causing flooding and debris flow across the southern region. The second wave of the storm is expected to hit during the afternoon hours of Christmas Day. FOX 11 Meteorologist Star Harvey says, "This afternoon around 2 o’clock, we should see that second wave, and it will linger into our evening hours as we push into the end of this week." LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Richard Bann, a Meteorologist with the NWS Weather Prediction Center, via phone to get the latest weather forecast for Southern California.

Police: Missing California 9-year-old girl found dead
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We received an update from officials today after Melodee Buzzard, a missing 9-year-old California girl, was found dead in Utah. Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown announced on Tuesday, December 23 that Buzzard's body was found in Wayne County, Utah. It was announced by officials at the same time today that Buzzard's mother, Ashlee Buzzard, had been detained by FBI and Santa Barbara County deputies.

San Francisco power outage: Waymo vehicles block intersection

Video circulated online this weekend of stalled Waymos blocking intersections and causing traffic jams during a massive power outage in San Francisco.

TMZ UPDATE: Nick Reiner appears in court today
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TMZ calls in to give an update on the murder cases in the killings of Rob Reiner and Michelle Reiner, as their son Nick Reiner appeared in court today on charges for the murder.