Selasa, 19 Mei 2026

Mosque Shooting, Channel Islands Fire, and Fresno State Sweet Corn

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1915, Lassen Peak erupted in Northern California, triggering a volcanic mudflow that rushed down Lost Creek and flooded the Hat Creek Valley by the next morning.

Disneyland guests got the surprise of a lifetime when Pedro Pascal showed up in full Mandalorian armor at Galaxy’s Edge. We’ve got details below on the surprise appearance that left Star Wars fans doing a double take.

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Could one of the most common foods in your kitchen actually help guard your brain against Alzheimer’s? Two major studies published in The Journal of Nutrition uncovered a fascinating connection that researchers believe points to one key nutrient in this everyday food. On The Flyover Podcast, Ayla Brown unpacks the science behind the findings and what this could mean for your daily routine. Listen here.

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3 Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting

Two teenagers shot and killed three adults at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont on Monday before dying from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, the San Diego Police Department said.

Officers dispatched to 7050 Eckstrom Avenue around 11:43 a.m. arrived in four minutes and found three adults dead, including a security guard, Chief Scott Wahl said. He told reporters investigators are treating the case as a hate crime, citing "hate rhetoric" tied to the suspects.

Law enforcement officials identified the suspects as Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18. Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in the car where the suspects' bodies were discovered.

The attack fell during Dhul-Hijjah, one of Islam's holiest months. Mayor Todd Gloria, Gov. Gavin Newsom, and President Trump were briefed, with Gloria calling the attack "a violent act of hate."

Channel Islands Wildfire Tops 10,000 Acres

A wildfire on Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands National Park has burned more than 10,000 acres since Friday after a stranded sailor's distress flares likely ignited dry vegetation, authorities said. Cal Fire said the cause remains under investigation.

A 67-year-old man ran his sailboat aground on the island's southeast corner Thursday night and fired flares early Friday to signal for help, a Coast Guard spokesman said. A Coast Guard helicopter airlifted the uninjured sailor for medical evaluation around 10:30 a.m.

By Monday morning, the blaze had reached 10,029 acres at 0% containment, making it the state's largest wildfire of 2026 so far. Crews battled rugged terrain, communication challenges, and gale-force winds; more firefighters were on order once boating conditions improved.

A Santa Barbara County helicopter evacuated 11 National Park Service employees from threatened housing Sunday. The agency said two historic structures, Johnson's Lee Equipment Shed and the Wreck Line Camp Cabin, were destroyed along with a storage building.

Oakland Jury Tosses Musk's OpenAI Suit

An Oakland federal jury on Monday rejected Elon Musk's lawsuit accusing OpenAI of betraying its founding mission as a nonprofit, finding that the world's richest man waited too long to sue.

The nine-person advisory jury took less than two hours to decide that Musk's claims fell outside the statute of limitations. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers accepted the verdict and dismissed the case.

Musk co-founded OpenAI with CEO Sam Altman in 2015 and gave $38 million in its early years before leaving in 2018. He sued in 2024, alleging Altman and OpenAI President Greg Brockman shifted the company toward a for-profit model in violation of its founding mission.

OpenAI, now valued at $852 billion, argued it never promised to stay a nonprofit and that Musk waited to sue until after founding his competing AI firm, xAI, in 2023. OpenAI attorney William Savitt called the suit "a hypocritical attempt to sabotage a competitor."

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➤ Oakland: City Administrator Jestin Johnson resigned over the weekend after Mayor Barbara Lee said she learned of “degrading” 2024 text messages he sent about female employees. The texts surfaced through public records subpoenaed in the federal corruption probe involving recalled Mayor Sheng Thao. Assistant City Administrator Betsy Lake is serving as acting administrator. (More)

➤ Santa Rosa: A man died Sunday after a tree branch snapped and fell on him during strong winds that swept across the Bay Area, the Santa Rosa Fire Department said. The gusts also injured another person, knocked down trees in Napa County, and prompted PG&E to issue Public Safety Power Shutoffs. (More)

➤ Vallejo: High winds fueled a 3-acre vegetation fire early Monday in the Glen Cove neighborhood, prompting a three-alarm response, the Vallejo Fire Department said. Crews stopped the spread before mop-up began, and no injuries or damaged structures were reported. (More)

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➤ Salinas: Fire crews freed a 30-year-old man from a wall void between two businesses Sunday morning after officers heard muffled cries for help while getting coffee. Authorities said he fell 22 feet from the Maya Cinemas roof around 9 p.m. Saturday and spent roughly 12 hours trapped between metal beams. (More)

➤ Fresno State’s sweet corn went on sale yesterday at the campus Gibson Farm Market, reviving a summer tradition that dates to 1981. This year’s crop was planted Jan. 12 and will be available seven days a week through August. (More)

➤ Davenport: Cal Fire crews rescued eight people trapped in a sea cave at Panther State Beach on Sunday evening after a 911 text reported them stranded by the rising tide. Lifeguards helped five people wade out through the water, while the Coast Guard hoisted the three non-swimmers to a nearby bluff. (More)

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➤ Simi Valley: A fast-moving brush fire that broke out near homes off Sandy Avenue burned at least 836 acres by Monday afternoon, prompting evacuations as flames damaged at least one home on Trickling Brook Court. The Ventura County Fire Department dubbed the blaze the Sandy Fire. (More)

➤ Altadena: An independent investigation released Monday found that Los Angeles County Fire Department evacuation orders were not delayed during last year’s deadly Eaton Fire, which killed 19 people. The Citygate Associates report concluded the department acted appropriately under unprecedented weather conditions and found no evidence of bias in evacuation decisions. (More)

➤ San Diego: Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera proposed shifting more Petco Park costs onto the Padres to help close San Diego’s nearly $120 million deficit and restore arts funding cuts. The team, which Elo-Rivera said recently sold for $3.9 billion, said it has invested $150 million into the ballpark over 14 years and is not responsible for the city’s deficit. (More)

➤ Los Angeles: A 64-year-old Marina del Rey woman agreed to plead guilty to a federal felony charge for paying homeless people on Skid Row to register to vote and sign petitions, prosecutors said Monday. Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong, a longtime petition circulator, was expected to appear in a Santa Ana courtroom Monday morning. (More)

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➤ UCLA softball routed South Carolina 15-1 to advance to the Super Regionals for the third straight year. Megan Grant hit a grand slam in the fifth inning for her 40th home run of the season. (More)

➤ The Dodgers acquired left-hander Eric Lauer from the Blue Jays on Sunday for cash considerations. Lauer was 1-5 with a 6.69 ERA this season, but threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings against the Dodgers during last postseason’s World Series. (More)

➤ Lakers star Luka Dončić finished fourth in NBA MVP voting after becoming eligible through the league’s appeals process despite falling short of the 65-game minimum. (More)

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➤ Bank of America will pay $2.25 million to settle a California-filed class action accusing it of charging double out-of-network fees at some ATMs inside 7-Eleven stores between May 1, 2018, and Nov. 16, 2021. The bank denies wrongdoing, and the claim deadline is June 29. (More)

➤ Crexi unveiled Crexi Create, an AI tool that auto-generates offering memorandums and deal documents for commercial real estate brokers. The Los Angeles-based platform also launched a broader suite of embedded AI features called Crexi AI. (More)

➤ Fontana is investing more than $100 million to revitalize its downtown, anchored by the Forge District. Construction is underway on a multi-level complex bringing 300 housing units, parking, and shops to Sierra Avenue and Arrow Boulevard, with a new civic center and city hall planned to follow. (More)

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➤ Elon Musk’s latest venture is making headlines nationwide after reportedly receiving White House clearance and expanding across all 50 states. Some analysts believe this new currency initiative could surpass the impact of Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI combined. Discover why investors are calling it one of the biggest opportunities of the decade—before the rollout gains even more momentum.

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➤ An anonymous eBay bidder paid $9,000,100 for a private lunch in Omaha with Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry, and Ayesha Curry. Buffett pledged to match the winning bid, bringing total donations to about $27 million for San Francisco’s GLIDE and the Currys’ Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. (Read Story)

➤ Pedro Pascal surprised Disneyland guests at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge over the weekend, suiting up as the Mandalorian and removing his helmet aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Co-star Sigourney Weaver, director Jon Favreau, and creator Dave Filoni joined the visit ahead of the May 22 release of The Mandalorian and Grogu. (Read Story)

➤ The Catalina Island Conservancy marked Endangered Species Day on Saturday by celebrating the island fox’s rebound after a 1999 canine distemper outbreak reduced the population from roughly 1,300 animals to about 100. (Read Story)

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Wintry Storm, Gustnado, and an Earthquake

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1864, Denver's first major flood devastated the young frontier town, destroying early city records and causing significant property damage.

Denver’s been stuck under a steady, cold rainfall since Sunday, with several inches of snow falling at higher elevations. This week’s late-spring, winter-like storm tops our stories.

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Winter-Like Weather Returns

A cold, wet storm system arrived late Sunday into Monday, bringing mountain snow, widespread rain, and sharply colder temperatures.

Steady rainfall hit much of the Interstate 25 corridor and the Western Slope. Light snow flurries were possible in some urban areas, while forecasts called for 4-18 inches in the mountains, with the heaviest totals favoring peaks north of Interstate 70.

As the storm moved in Sunday, a gustnado, a type of tornado similar to a landspout, briefly touched down south of Denver International Airport, marking Colorado’s first confirmed tornado of 2026. No injuries or damage were reported. See a video here.

Today, highs will stay cool, with possible late-season freezes and more rain chances ahead of a gradual warmup later this week.

Oklahoma Fire Moves North

Evacuation orders triggered by the Sharpe Fire were lifted Sunday evening in the town of Campo, a small community in the southeastern corner of the state.

The Sharpe Fire broke out in Oklahoma’s Panhandle on Friday, exploding from roughly 3,500 acres to more than 10,000 acres in six hours before pushing north across the state line. Baca County officials ordered Campo to evacuate Sunday, lifting the order hours later.

Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency in response to the fire, estimated at more than 28,000 acres with 5% containment Sunday night. A 77-mile stretch of U.S. 287 is closed from the state line to U.S. 50 in Lamar.

Dry thunderstorms have ignited several recent wildfires in Oklahoma, burning more than 60,000 acres combined.

90 Bison Seized from Northwest Ranch

Authorities in Moffat County have seized about 90 bison and one mule from a local rancher, who now faces animal cruelty charges for allegedly neglecting the animals.

The sheriff’s office said it tried to work with Daniel Martin, 83, owner of Lay Valley Bison Ranch, over the past month to address concerns about the animals’ welfare, but investigators determined “further action was necessary.”

Photos show multiple bison that appear emaciated. Martin says he raises the herd drug-free and claims the bison are at natural, healthy weights, an argument he plans to make in court.

Two bison died during the seizure operation. Two more bison and a mule were euthanized. The surviving animals are receiving care from veterinary professionals and partnering agencies.

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➤ Walsenburg: A 3.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded about three miles southwest of the city early Monday. (See Details)

➤ Aurora: City Council voted Monday evening on a resolution to set guidelines for what the Aurora Police Department can post on social media. (More)

➤ Greeley: The Prize Catch, a life-size bronze sculpture reported stolen from Glenmere Park last week, has been found at a recycling facility, whose staff said someone sold them the statue the same night it was stolen. The thieves haven’t been caught. (More)

➤ Weld County: Two people were arrested late Saturday after a fight involving between 10 and 20 people broke out at a graduation party near La Salle. (More)

➤ Northglenn: A food truck owner is warning of a scam tied to the Northglenn Food Truck Carnival after losing about $1,000 to someone falsely claiming to represent the event. (More)

➤ Englewood: Belleview Park, home to a miniature train and animal petting farm for more than 50 years, will undergo a $9 million renovation to enhance infrastructure, safety, accessibility, and the overall visitor experience, city officials said. (More)

➤ Statewide: Straus Family Creamery is voluntarily recalling some flavors and sizes of its ice cream sold in 17 states, including Colorado, over concerns they may contain metal fragments. (More)

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➤ Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić finished second in NBA MVP voting behind Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Jokić has finished in the top two of MVP voting in each of the past six seasons. (More)

➤ Colorado College women's lacrosse saw its 12-game winning streak snapped in a 16-5 loss to Williams College in the NCAA Division III Sweet 16. (More)

➤ Rival executives are calling Rockies reliever Antonio Senzatela one of the hottest trade commodities ahead of the August deadline. The right-hander has a 1.27 ERA after moving from Colorado’s rotation to the bullpen late last season. (More)

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➤ Blake Street Tavern is reopening in downtown Denver as Tavern on Blake Street under new ownership, with plans for live music, an arcade and a revamped menu ahead of a targeted opening in the first week of June. (More)

➤ El Pollo Loco, a fire-grilled chicken chain, is opening a fourth Colorado location in Lakewood in the same shopping center as Casa Bonita. (More)

➤ Benihana, a Japanese hibachi restaurant chain, plans to open a fast-casual Benihana Express location in a newly renovated building on Denver’s 16th Street Mall. (More)

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➤ A local scout is using his service project to hold a pet toy drive in the Grand Valley, giving Grand Junction and Fruita shoppers the chance to help shelter pets in need. (See Details)

➤ A high schooler in Arvada almost missed her senior year prom due to a last-minute appendicitis diagnosis. Thanks to the quick work of doctors at Rocky Mountain Children’s, she made it to the dance. (Read Story)

➤ The Denver Zoo’s last hippo left this spring for a wildlife preserve in Texas. Closing his habitat cuts the zoo’s water use by about 21 million gallons a year and ends nearly $200,000 in annual maintenance costs. (More)

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