Hazmat crews evacuated a Seattle University building on East Madison after reports of a gas‑like odor; air monitors found no gas but crews kept the scene closed while investigating.

LAFD crews knocked down a one-story house fire in Pacoima on Tuesday; the cause remains under investigation and the department listed the response as INC#1048.

Federal prosecutors say Chicago‑filed charges helped push the DOJ’s Trade Fraud Task Force past $1 billion, with two jewelry‑import cases singled out.

A wildfire was reported in the Swanton area of Santa Cruz County at 10:21 a.m. on July 14. Early reports list the blaze on private land with containment unknown.

Two Pʻauilo men were arrested after a Hamakua shooting left a 37‑year‑old with a head wound; one faces attempted murder and weapons charges.

A new city survey shows rising satisfaction with Tacoma police patrols and emergency response, and fewer households reported being victimized.

Police say a Las Vegas father intentionally crashed his car with his 3-year-old inside; the child was hospitalized and Child Protective Services put a present-danger plan in place.

French media groups Banijay and Bolloré have surfaced as potential suitors for Lionsgate Studios as the company reviews strategic options. The interest shines a light on the studio’s valuable franchises and who might pay for them.

A CTA Yellow Line train struck a vehicle in Skokie Tuesday, forcing evacuations and prompting shuttle buses between Skokie and Howard.

Qisa Coffee is expanding from Curtis Park to Natomas, bringing Peshawar‑inspired Yemeni drinks, house‑roasted beans and sweets to North Natomas in the coming months.

PG&E plans targeted shutoffs Wednesday and Thursday across parts of Alameda, Contra Costa and Marin as hot, windy conditions raise wildfire risk.

Gov. Bob Ferguson proposed tying FAFSA or WASFA completion — or a signed opt‑out — to high school diplomas in Washington, citing low completion rates.

A 19-year-old suspect was arrested in California and is being held in Barstow pending extradition in the June 17 fatal shooting of a Five Below employee. Family has identified the victim as Brandan Lucas.