SoCal Pair Charged in White House Plot

The FBI has arrested two Southern California men in connection with an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House using explosive-laden drones and gunfire.

Bryan Omar Roa, 24, of Calimesa, and Michael Alan Thomas, 32, of Pinon Hills, were arrested Saturday and are among five people charged across several states with conspiracy to commit murder.

FBI Director Kash Patel said agents learned of the threat on June 10 and quickly launched a multi-state operation. Court records allege the group planned to use explosive drones to trigger an evacuation before opening fire on fleeing attendees and other designated targets.

Investigators say members of the anti-government group communicated online and voiced grievances about government corruption, the Epstein files, and other issues. The alleged plot unraveled after one suspect’s mother overheard conversations and alerted law enforcement.

Legislature Passes $356 Billion Budget

California lawmakers adopted a $356 billion state budget Monday that rejects or delays many of the social-service cuts Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed last month.

The June 15 vote was largely a formality, since legislators must pass a balanced budget by that date or forfeit their pay. The measure now sets up two weeks of negotiations with Newsom before the fiscal year begins July 1.

Lawmakers rejected Newsom’s plan to reinstate a strict $2,000 Medi-Cal asset limit for seniors and disabled adults, instead proposing a less restrictive standard that would take effect in 2027. They also rejected proposed cuts to In-Home Supportive Services with bipartisan support.

Newsom has argued the changes are necessary because federal policy changes have increased costs for California’s health and human services programs. One of the biggest unresolved disputes is his proposal to withhold $3.9 billion in school funding until projected tax revenue materializes, a move education groups have threatened to challenge in court.

San Andreas Stress Hits 1,000-Year High

New modeling shows stress on Southern California’s San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems has reached its highest level in 1,000 years, with multiple segments now at or above their highest observed stress levels.

The peer-reviewed study, led by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, found the region is in what lead author Liliane Burkhard called a “critically loaded state.” Researchers emphasized the findings do not predict when an earthquake will occur.

The study found Cajon Pass could act as an “earthquake gate,” potentially allowing both fault systems to rupture in a single event. Such a joint rupture could be significantly more damaging than a major quake on either fault system alone.

A combined event would affect densely populated parts of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and the Coachella Valley. Researchers noted that more than 160 years have passed since the region’s last major rupture.

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➤ San Mateo County: Comedian Ahmed Ahmed sued the county, alleging deputies beat him and broke his wrists and elbow after his arrest at San Francisco International Airport last September. He was booked for public intoxication but never charged with a crime. (See Details)

➤ Santa Clara: FIFA’s World Cup rules forced Levi’s Stadium to cover its giant logo and go by “San Francisco Bay Area Stadium” for the tournament. The denim brand leaned in, mimicking the tarped-over logo on social media with the caption “Welcoming the world to the beautiful [redacted] stadium.“ (See Video)

➤ South San Francisco: Dozens of apparent shopping carts have turned up in the Colma Creek marsh along a popular San Francisco Bay trail, and nobody is sure how they got there. A Save the Bay official called it the largest concentration he has seen. (See Photos)

➤ Redwood City: A young mountain lion that wandered into a backyard was safely tranquilized, fitted with a GPS collar for a UC Santa Cruz study, and will be released into the Santa Cruz Mountains. Wildlife officials called it a “no-harm, no-foul” encounter. (More)

➤ Sacramento County: The Bureau of Reclamation closed the Delta Cross Channel gates near Walnut Grove through Saturday to meet water quality requirements in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Boaters are advised to check gate status. (More)

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➤ Avenal: Recalled city council members are refusing to step down after April’s recall election and continue acting as officials despite a county cease-and-desist order. Recall organizers are headed to court as the legal fight escalates. (More)

➤ Fresno County: Three schools are renaming mascots to comply with a state law restricting Native American-themed names. Tenaya Braves become the Titans, Tioga Tomahawks the Hawks, and Lowell Warriors the Lions, while Sanger High kept its Apaches mascot with tribal approval. (More)

➤ Merced County: Three suspects were arrested after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times during a fight at the Merced County Fair. Authorities believe the attack was gang-related, and the victim remains in critical condition. (More) 

➤ Clovis: President Trump sent a personal letter to Caleb Quick’s father expressing condolences and support following the teen’s death. The family is continuing its push to change California’s juvenile justice laws as the criminal case moves forward. (More)

➤ Sierra National Forest: Eighty-nine campsites have reopened for the season after contractors and Forest Service crews finished repairs, including spots at the Catavee and Upper Billy Creek campgrounds and the Barnes Mountain trail near Shaver Lake. (More)

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➤ Riverside County: The Shore Fire in the Badlands southwest of Calimesa grew to 2,600 acres and was 25% contained by Tuesday morning. Evacuation orders remained in effect in parts of Riverside County as firefighters from multiple agencies continued working to contain the blaze. No injuries have been reported. (See Details)

➤ Los Angeles: Ruben Fregoso, 40, has been arrested in Mexico, three weeks after authorities say he killed his girlfriend in West Adams and fled with their daughter. The girl, Daleyza, 5, was found safe and is expected to be returned to family in Los Angeles in the coming days. (More)

➤ Inglewood: Protesters gathered outside SoFi Stadium Monday ahead of Iran’s World Cup opener against New Zealand, saying the demonstration was intended to draw attention to the Iranian government’s treatment of political prisoners and athletes. (More)

➤ Coronado: San Diego is gearing up for the NASCAR Cup Series’ Anduril 250 on Sunday at Naval Base Coronado, with the inaugural event expected to draw about 50,000 fans per day. The race, part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, is generating excitement while prompting warnings about heavy traffic and congestion. (See Details)

➤ Canoga Park: Activists are demanding Los Angeles police release body-camera footage after officers shot and killed a woman’s dog, Jameson, on Saturday. Police had responded to reports of a woman screaming inside a condo building, where witnesses said she had been celebrating the New York Knicks’ NBA championship victory. The shooting is under review. (More)

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➤ The MLB warned three San Francisco Giants pitchers about future uniform-rule violations after they wrote Bible verse references on their caps during the team’s Pride Night game against the Cubs. (More)

➤ The family of former San Francisco 49ers All-Pro Aldon Smith is sending his brain to Boston for testing to determine whether CTE played a role in the defensive end’s death over the weekend at age 36. (More)

➤ Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is reworking Justin Herbert’s mechanics this offseason, focusing on footwork and anticipatory throwing in an effort to elevate the quarterback’s game. (More)

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➤ James Beard honors went to several Southern California culinary figures at Monday’s awards in Chicago. Dave Beran of Seline in Santa Monica won Best Chef: California. Nancy Silverton of the Mozza restaurants received the Lifetime Achievement Award. (See List)

➤ Lodi has been crowned America’s Favorite Small Town for 2026 by Parade and Steller, beating out hundreds of communities nationwide. The Central Valley wine town of about 65,000, made famous by Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 1969 hit Lodi, won as part of the country’s 250th-birthday celebration. (More)

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Yesterday’s Results:

Should homeowners be allowed to rent out their driveways for event parking?

1. Yes, it’s their property: 51%
2. Only with a permit: 17%
3. No: 16%
4. I don’t know: 16%

Which future U.S. president married his wife, Pat, at Riverside’s historic Mission Inn in 1940?

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