Dog Finds Human Skull at Desert Junkyard Near Palmdale as LA County Grapples With String of Grisly Discoveries
What started as a Sunday afternoon dog walk near Palmdale ended with a homicide investigation and renewed questions about why human remains keep turning up in the most unexpected places across Southern California. The discovery at a cluttered desert auto yard marks the latest chapter in a particularly grim season for Los Angeles County investigators.
California Governor Newsom Signs Bill Banning Sales of New Glock Pistols Amid Gun Control Efforts
California Governor Newsom signed a law banning sales of new Glock-style pistols that can be easily modified into automatic weapons and a law allowing prosecutors to seek gun violence restraining orders in certain counties.
Manhattan Beach Police Report Rises in Theft and Burglary; Urge Residents to Enhance Home Security
Manhattan Beach Police reported 849 calls, 9 arrests, and 38 reports Oct 2-8, 2025, noting thefts and burglaries as common crimes. They offered security advice to residents, such as home alarms and caution with personal information online.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Bold Legislation to Combat Puppy Mills and Enhance Animal Welfare
California Governor Newsom signed new laws to combat puppy mills, requiring pet sellers to disclose animal origins and health info and banning third-party pet sales and unnecessary declawing of cats.
California Charges Ahead with Clean Energy, Adding 30,000 MW Capacity and Slashing Coal Use Amid Federal Push for Fossil Fuels
California adds 30,000 MW of clean energy and storage since 2019, cutting coal use, with a recent $136 million investment in clean tech. Governor Newsom contrasts state's direction with federal fossil fuel policies.












