At a Fresno rally, Xavier Becerra said he'd scrap the current high‑speed rail plan and push a new on‑time, on‑budget approach, jolting the June 2 primary race. The vow sharpened focus on the Valley's role in the project.

A 51-year-old Oceanside man was arrested after a fight on the 3500 block of Buffum Drive left a man dead; police say they are still investigating and seeking tips.

A late-night hit-and-run in the Mesa Grand parking lot left a man dead; police say a silver Ford F-150 fled the scene and investigators are asking for tips.