California News: As a legislative geek, I compared the number of lobbyists to legislators in a number of jurisdiction, including California.  First, I looked at the federal and international levels. Then, I turned to states that had readily accessible information and

Finding out your child has died is every parent’s worst nightmare. That’s exactly what Jessica Brandes went through Now, the Oregon mom is sharing a heartbreaking plea to all parents. Jessica Brandes with her husband JR Storment and her twin sons

Thousands of natural redheads from around the world gathered in Tilburg, Netherlands, for the annual Redhead Days festival the weekend of Saturday, Aug. 30. The three-day event celebrates redhead culture with tailored activities, including beauty tips and health talks. Click this

A California mom is behind bars after her young daughter was allegedly found wandering a busy street late at night wearing only a diaper and a shirt, carrying an iPad, and accompanied by a small dog, authorities said. The shocking discovery

A young Ukrainian woman who came to the United States seeking safety from the horrors of war was brutally stabbed to death on a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina — and police say the attack was completely unprovoked. Authorities

The former speaker of Ukraine’s parliament was shot and killed in the western city of Lviv on Saturday. A manhunt is currently underway for the killer, who fired roughly eight shots from an electric bicycle while dressed as a courier, according

It’s common courtesy to remove your feet, bag, or coat from an empty seat when public transportation becomes crowded and another passenger needs a place to sit. However, this is something one teen decided to learn the hard way. The LAPD