Simi Valley teen charged with possessing child pornography, using a minor for sex acts

A Simi Valley teenager faces almost two dozen felony charges for allegedly using a minor for sex acts and possessing over 600 images depicting sexual exploitation of children and babies, authorities said Friday. The 17-year-old was arrested Tuesday, after the FBI served a search warrant at the juvenile’s home, according to the Ventura County district … Read more

Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas downplays drone sightings, says the feds ‘can’t shoot’ them down

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas downplayed the wave of drone sightings in the tri-state area and emphatically argued the feds can’t just “shoot” them down amid calls by some lawmakers to do just that. Mayorkas, appearing on CNN Friday night, insisted many people are simply seeing drones that can be purchased at “convenience stores” and … Read more

SOAR Battle Could Change Political Landscape

The grass-roots movement to stem urban sprawl, an effort sweeping through Ventura County this fall, could wind up affecting more than land use–it could also alter the local political landscape. And critics say that was the intent all along. The success of the Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources (SOAR) campaign is far from assured, … Read more

House Republicans, warning of gas stove bans, blame California

The Republican-controlled House is taking up legislation that GOP lawmakers say would protect gas stoves from overzealous government regulators. (Thomas Kienzle / Associated Press) California lawmakers granted celebrity chef José Andrés’ restaurant a special exception to cook with gas stoves, and congressional Republicans are furious. GOP politicians made that much clear on the House floor … Read more

Jay-Z rape accuser admits there were inconsistencies in her allegations: ‘I have made some mistakes’

An unidentified woman who accused both Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her when she was just 13 years old in 2000 is now admitting that there were some inconsistencies in her allegations. “I have made some mistakes,” the Alabama woman told NBC News Friday, addressing the allegedly “catastrophic event” she claims happened at … Read more

We Hear: Music Edition, December 2024 — Rook, Dom Dolla and more

Must-see concerts, upcoming releases, reunions and more. We’re breaking down the hottest music news and events. Getty Images Listen up, music fans. From must-see concerts to upcoming releases, reunions and more, we’re breaking down the hottest music news and events happening from Los Angeles to New York each month. Follow along for the latest highlights … Read more

Travis Hunter reveals ‘insight’ into Deion Sanders’ future plans as NFL rumors escalate

Colorado football standout Travis Hunter is confident that Deion Sanders isn’t going anywhere. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s Heisman Trophy ceremony, where he’s a finalist, Hunter put rumors to rest, saying, “Coach Prime ain’t going nowhere.” Sanders, now in his second year leading the Buffaloes, guided No. 20 Colorado to an impressive 9-3 record this season, … Read more

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