Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1860, the clipper ship Andrew Jackson dropped anchor in San Francisco after completing a record-setting pilot-to-pilot passage from New York: 89 days and 4 hours around Cape Horn.

Six candidates take the stage tonight in California’s governor’s race. We have a full preview in Top Stories.

Is this the wildest March weather you’ve ever seen, or are we just getting started? Everyone’s talking about the weather this month, and for good reason. Arizona just shattered the all-time U.S. March heat record while the Midwest dug out from feet of snow, and Hawaii got slammed with hurricane-force winds. Tune in to today’s exclusive Flyover Podcast Extra Story, where host Ayla Brown breaks down what’s happening and what’s coming next. Watch it here.

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Governor’s Race Debate Tonight

Six candidates will square off tonight in a televised debate in California’s wide-open race to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The debate, hosted by ABC7 and USC and broadcast from Los Angeles at 5 p.m., features Democrats Katie Porter, Eric Swalwell, Tom Steyer, and Matt Mahan, alongside Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton.

The event has drawn controversy after candidates, including Xavier Becerra, Antonio Villaraigosa, and other candidates such as Betty Yee and Tony Thurmond, were excluded using polling and fundraising criteria—a method organizers say is objective.

Recent polling shows a fragmented field with no clear frontrunner and a large share of undecided voters, raising the possibility that vote-splitting could shape who advances. Under California’s top-two primary on June 2, all candidates appear on one ballot, with the top two, regardless of party, moving on to November.

Tonight’s debate is expected to focus on cost of living, housing, and public safety, the top concerns for voters.

Lawmakers React To ICE Arrest At SFO

ICE agents in plain clothes detained a woman and her daughter inside San Francisco International Airport’s (SFO) Terminal 3 on Sunday night.

Video of the arrest spread quickly on social media, showing bystanders confronting the agents and demanding badge numbers. Officers later wheeled the woman through the terminal in an airport wheelchair as about a dozen San Francisco police officers formed a barrier around the federal agents.

An airport spokesperson said agents were escorting the woman and her daughter on an outbound flight and called it an isolated incident unrelated to President Trump’s plan to deploy ICE to airports nationwide.

The Department of Homeland Security identified the woman as Angelina Lopez-Jimenez and the girl as Wendy Godinez-Lopez, and said they had final removal orders from 2019.

San Francisco police said officers responded to a 911 call but did not assist in the detention, consistent with the city’s sanctuary policies. Mayor Daniel Lurie called the incident “upsetting“ and reaffirmed that local law enforcement will not participate in federal immigration enforcement.

Surf Coach Saves Two Lives

An Oceanside surf coach jumped off a jetty fully clothed and pulled a struggling father and his daughter from a rip current.

Lucas Taub was coaching at a Western Surfing Association contest near the Oceanside Harbor South Jetty when he spotted the girl being pulled into deeper water. Her father, Chris Greene, went in after her but quickly exhausted himself fighting the current.

Bystander video shows Taub entering the water from the jetty and swimming to the pair as they struggled to stay above the surface. He brought both safely to shore. No one required medical attention.

Greene reunited with Taub on Saturday. “I honest to God didn’t think I was going to make it,” he said. “I look up and on the jetty is Lucas.”

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➤ Sacramento: Gov. Gavin Newsom has closed five California prisons over several years, with another set to shut later in 2026. Now lawmakers are debating whether to close one more as inmate numbers fall and budget pressures mount. (More)

➤ Northern California: A green meteor streaked across the region overnight Sunday, drawing more than 200 reports and sonic booms. It’s the third confirmed meteorite fall in six days, following sightings in Ohio and Texas. (More)

➤ Menlo Park: A Chevron station hit $7.49 to $7.89 per gallon Sunday as Bay Area gas prices continue to climb, with experts pointing to global oil disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict. Neighbors say the station is usually pricey but never this high. (More)

➤ Lafayette: A Chico man was arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in a home on Westminster Place. David Prince is being held on $1 million bail. A Facebook account matching his name included a prior threat tied to the address. (More)

➤ Mendota: A 38-year-old inmate escaped Sunday night from a minimum-security federal prison camp, officials said. Edgar Enriquez, serving time for drug charges, is now the focus of a multi-agency search. (More)

➤ Bakersfield: More than 5,000 runners from 28 states took part in the 9th Annual Bakersfield Marathon Sunday, starting and finishing at the Kern County Museum. (More)

➤ Central Coast: A surge of sick and emaciated brown pelicans in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties is prompting an influx of rescue calls to wildlife officials. (More)

➤ Anaheim: Angel Stadium will add a Pac-Man Chomp Stop for 2026, featuring themed desserts near the Level Up arcade, with branded treats and Dole soft serve. (See Details)

➤ Downtown Los Angeles: Four people were stabbed during a fight at Zaya restaurant Sunday evening. Two suspects were taken into custody, and at least three victims were hospitalized with minor to moderate injuries. (More)

➤ Westmont: A three-vehicle crash sent a car into Kindle’s Donuts at West Century Boulevard and Normandie Avenue late Sunday. One person was hospitalized, and the cause remains under investigation. (See Video)

➤ Forbes ranked the San Diego Padres as the 10th most valuable MLB franchise and suggested the team could sell for up to $3.5 billion. (More)

➤ California lawmakers are advancing a bill that would ban sports betting advertisements within the state. (More)

➤ USC played South Carolina, and UCLA played Oklahoma State last night in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament for a chance to advance to the Sweet 16. (See Results)

➤ The San Francisco Giants released left-hander Joey Lucchesi after signing another lefty pitcher, Ryan Borucki, to a major league deal. (More)

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➤ California’s proposed $3.4 million menopause plan would require screenings at 40 and expand treatment coverage. It excludes Medi-Cal’s 7.6 million enrollees, a gap lawmakers say is “one of the next fights.” (See Details)

➤ Lemon Grove tiny homes are moving forward after approval of an $11.1 million, 60-unit project on a former Caltrans lot for transitional housing. Each cabin will include a bed, desk, and climate control, with annual costs for the project estimated at $3.4 million. (More)

➤ Generations Urgent Care opened in Redding, founded by Dr. Eryn Simmons and Dr. Tristan Simmons, who said they recruited staff back from Sacramento to address healthcare gaps in the North State. The clinic serves patients of all ages, seven days a week. (More)

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Is This the Next $110 Billion Coffee Giant?

Dunkin’ was acquired for $11B. JDE Peet’s IPO’d at $17B. Starbucks today has a market cap of $110B. They all achieved this without owning the whole coffee supply chain. Imagine how much more market they could capture if they did.

Green Coffee Company controls its entire coffee-making process from seed to sale. As Colombia’s No.1 producer, they’ve seen revenue grow from $1 million to $37 million since 2021.

Now, they have exclusive U.S. rights to the legendary Juan Valdez® brand, and they’re reigniting it in the U.S. coffee market. We’re now in the final days to become a pre-IPO investor in Green Coffee Company.*

This is a paid advertisement for Green Coffee Company’s Regulation CF offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.greencoffeecompany.com/. Timelines are subject to change. Listing on the NASDAQ is contingent upon necessary approvals, and reserving a ticker symbol does not guarantee a company’s public listing.

➤ Jorge the Donkey, Olvera Street’s decades-old stuffed burro and beloved photo attraction, lost his eviction fight after a judge ruled against the Hernandez family, which has operated the stand for more than 60 years. (Read Story)

➤ An Oakland marathoner became a viral sensation after losing her lunch on camera during a live KTVU broadcast from the finish line Sunday. Fellow runners noted the occurrence isn’t uncommon. (See Video)

➤ Palisades Charter High School students took the stage for their first theatrical performance since the January 2025 wildfires devastated their campus. The production marks a return to campus and a milestone in the school’s recovery. (See Details)

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