Arizona and Nevada invade Newport Beach [Murica]

Newsom-backed commission transfers popular coastline to indigenous tribes

Blues Beach and 136 acres of Mendocino County coastline now belong to Kai Poma after Caltrans approved the first tribal land transfer in state history.

Fourth of July fireworks chaos and brawls at California beach prompt horseback police to arrest over 100

Fourth of July revelry at Newport Beach, California, took a chaotic turn when violent brawls sparked out of nowhere, ultimately leading to multiple arrests. According to ABC 7 Eyewitness News, the police have reportedly made around 402 arrests related to the celebrations in the area. The largest number of these arrests happened “in a single...

Celebrating freedom shouldn’t come with dangerous, shameful thuggery

For most Californians, the Fourth of July was a delightful celebration, a chance to honor our nation on its 250th birthday, and an opportunity to embrace the country that we love. For the crowds of thugs who invaded Newport Beach, it was an occasion for mayhem and destruction. Some shot illegal fireworks into crowds. Others []

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade winners and losers

Who and what have been helped and hurt by the wee-hours dealings between Miami and Milwaukee?

Will America Be Any Better at 500? I Made Some Guesses.

One Dakota, and One Carolina, but a hellish and unnavigable Three Virginias.

Many July 4th Arrests in Newport Beach Involved Juveniles from Out of State

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKBovt8bsoM Many of the Fourth of July weekend arrests in Newport Beach involved minors from out of state. Poli...

Costa Rica Police Warn Drivers Not to Take Cars Onto Beaches

Costa Rica’s Traffic Police are warning drivers not to take cars, motorcycles or ATVs onto the beaches as midyear vacation travel brings more families to coastal areas. The reminder is aimed at beachgoers heading out during vacation week, when authorities expect heavier traffic toward popular Pacific and Caribbean destinations. Driving or parking on the sand [] The post Costa Rica Police Warn Drivers Not to Take Cars Onto Beaches appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

This Is What America Is Like at 250. But What Will We Be Like at 500? I Have Some Thoughts.

One Dakota, and One Carolina, but a hellish and unnavigable Three Virginias.

Hawaii’s Default Gun-Carry Ban on Private Property Open to the Public Is Unconstitutional

The U.S. Supreme Court reminded Hawaii that the Second Amendment applies to all 50 states and is not negated by cultural norms like the “spirit of Aloha” or unconstitutional post-Civil War “Black Code” gun restrictions. [UPDATE] The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, June 25, that Hawaii’s default ban on carrying firearms on private property that’s open to []

How Trump, TikTokkers and tech billionaires have created a new centre of power and influence

The southern Florida city of Miami is emerging as a new epicentre of politics, culture and commerce in the US.

This Isn't LA: Newport Beach Drops the Hammer on July 4 Rioters

This Isn't LA: Newport Beach Drops the Hammer on July 4 Rioters

Pro-Second Amendment group, Tennessee brawl in court

Pro-Second Amendment organizations have filed lawsuits to invalidate gun laws across the country for decades, but Hughes v. Lee, involving concealed carry in Tennessee, is not the usual Second Amendment case. That’s because the “Lee” in this litigation is Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, the governor of a state that ranks in the bottom ten []...Click to read more

The best — and most practical — cities in the U.S. for conferences

From Las Vegas's million-plus hotel rooms to San Diego's waterfront convention center and near-perfect year-round weather

The other anti-data center movement: California's sky-high electricity prices

LOS ANGELES — The nation is awash in data center hate, and California is no exception. Temporary bans have cropped up across the state as residents from Imperial County to San José fight proposals in their communities. Monterey Park became the...

The dark knight of Jalisco: Mexico's 'Batman' hunts motorcycle thieves, leaves them taped to lampposts

The dark knight of Jalisco: Mexico's 'Batman' hunts motorcycle thieves, leaves them taped to lampposts

Paramount, WBD hit with lawsuit from 12 states, including California, to block merger

A group of states, including California, filed a lawsuit to block the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Discovering Mexico: San Carlos

Mexico's beach hubs are usually sprawling, riotous affairs. Not so in the Gulf of California, where the sleepy town of San Carlos shows tourists a different side to oceanside living. The post Discovering Mexico: San Carlos appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The Hondon Valley Development

This refuge! This quiet sanctuary away from the pace, hassle and bustle which is the world beyond the shelter of the Hondon Valley. This beautiful Spanish neighbourhood nestling in between the mountains less than one hour’s drive from the golden beaches of the Costa Blanca coast. It is a region which can trace its roots [] The post The Hondon Valley Development appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

Beach Riot Backfire: Shot Teen Among 6 Facing Charges In Clearwater ‘Takeover’

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Six warrants have been issued following a riotous “Teen Takeover” event on Clearwater Beach on May 31, 2026, Clearwater Police Department officials announced. Clearwater Police Detectives secured arrest warrants for five juveniles and one adult following an investigation that included digital evidence reviews, coordination with multiple county agencies, and multiple investigative leads. [] Beach Riot Backfire: Shot Teen Among 6 Facing Charges In Clearwater ‘Takeover’

An Iowan's Escape to Wyoming: America's Coolest Free Hot Springs

An Iowan's Escape to Wyoming: America's Coolest Free Hot Springs

Supreme Court Overturns Hawaii Gun-Permission Rule in 6-3 Second Amendment Ruling

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Thursday that Hawaii's law requiring gun owners to seek permission before carrying into businesses violates the Second Amendment. The ruling threatens similar 'default-off' concealed carry restrictions in California, New Jersey, Maryland, and at least five other states.

Celtics Reacts Survey: who are you looking forward to seeing at Summer League?

Are you heading to Vegas to catch the Summer Celtics or the off court drama?

Basket-inspired project on Cal Ave. returns, aided by state law 

Rather than petitioning Palo Alto leaders to make exceptions to its zoning code, the team behind a mixed-use development proposal on California Ave. are turning to a new state law that allows them to bypass local restrictions on height and density.

California, 11 other states sue to block Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros

Twelve states challenged Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros.

Apple sues OpenAI, alleging it stole top-secret information

Lawsuit marks collapse of relationship between two of the biggest names in Silicon Valley

How One Duo Uses California Voting Rights Act to Flip Red Cities—With Your Tax Dollars

Huntington Beach’s grip as Orange County’s conservative stronghold is under threat from a new court ruling. But this isn’t the first time the attorney and one of the plaintiffs have led the charge to reshape a conservative city. In late June, Orange County Superior Court Judge Craig Griffin tentatively ruled that the city must switch...

Attracted to The Coast

The summer doesn't only bring lots of tourists to the coast; it also brings a lot of people who struggle with the concept of adjacent ownership; i.e., the light fingered! The post Attracted to The Coast first appeared on Costa Tropical Gazette News.

Miami Commercial Real Estate Surges as Corporate Relocation Accelerates

MIAMI, Florida — The landscape of Miami commercial real estate is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by a rapid corporate relocation trend that is pulling top-tier tech and finance companies away from traditional coastal hubs. As major players shift their operations to South Florida, industry experts say the region is experiencing an unprecedented influx of []

Belle Mead appeal heads to Delaware Supreme Court 

A fight over a proposal to build apartments and shops near the Delaware beaches is headed to the state Supreme Court. The post Belle Mead appeal heads to Delaware Supreme Court appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.

Americans Are Staying Put in These 5 Cities—and Flocking to These 5 Others

Las Vegas leads the nation in renters looking close to home, while Raleigh tops the list for out-of-town interest. Here’s what’s driving the shift.

Lessons for Tucson from Santa Monica

Lessons for Tucson from Santa Monica

Before Brown v. Board, another segregation case changed public schools. That fight isn’t over.

To understand why five California families took their fight against segregated schools to court in the 1940s, picture the buildings reserved for their children’s learning. At that time in rural Orange County, just south of Los Angeles, school officials ordered Mexican-American children into environments that weren’t designed for education. Their studies took place in converted []

AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson deliver glimpse of the NBA's bright future in Summer League showdown

The No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft both rose to the occasion in Las Vegas, providing a glimpse into the future for the league's stars

America 250: Why do Florida officials call the state ‘the 14th colony’?

America 250: Why some call Florida the ‘14th colony’