On February 22, 2026, Mexican security forces killed Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a military raid in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The operation sparked immediate retaliatory violence, with cartel members torching vehicles, setting fires to stores, blocking highways, and clashing with authorities across multiple states, including Jalisco, Michoacán, and Colima. U.S. tourists are being told to shelter in place.

On Friday, February 6, the Dow Jones Industrial Average led a market rebound by surging about 2.5%, climbing to more than 50,000 points for the first time.  Investors cited easing inflation data, a resilient economy and optimism around artificial intelligence investments as key drivers, though analysts cautioned about potential volatility ahead of upcoming Federal Reserve comments.

If you’ve been anywhere near Tesla news lately, you’ve probably seen the alarming headlines: “Tesla Shocks with Factory Closure!” or “Fremont Plant Doomed?” Clickbait videos have racked up millions of views with dramatic thumbnails of empty assembly lines. Relax—it’s not happening.

Governor Gavin Newsom's final State of the State address, delivered on January 8, 2026, painted an optimistic portrait of California's progress, however, critics, including Republican leaders and independent analysts, argue that the speech glossed over persistent crises like skyrocketing living costs, business exodus, and policy failures.

The Northstate Care Clinic is relocating from a rented location on Athens Avenue near Cypress to a purchased building on Victor Avenue in East Redding which was previously a chiropractic office. Executive Director Kirsten Lapp considers this location to be a “God location”. They will be located across the street from Women's Health Specialists, an abortion provider.