gaming trends 2026 Archives

Ex-Navy SEAL convicted in plot to fire explosives at police at San Diego 'No Kings' rally January 13, 2026

Former Navy SEAL Gregory Vandenberg was convicted of transporting fireworks intended to harm law enforcement at a "No Kings" protest in San Diego.

Clara Harter

Daniel Stern caught with a prostitute, authorities say; 'Home Alone' star is charged January 13, 2026

'Home Alone' star, Daniel Stern, is charged with soliciting a prostitute at Camarillo hotel, according to prosecutors.

Richard Winton

Democrat-turned-Republican Gloria Romero announces run for lieutenant governor January 13, 2026

Former legislative leader Gloria Romero is running on a ticket with Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, a former Fox News commentator.

Seema Mehta

Ex-CEO of Paul Newman-founded nonprofit for sick kids embezzled over $5 million, prosecutors say January 13, 2026

The former chief executive of the Painted Turtle, a nonprofit that operates camps for ill children, has been accused of embezzling more than $5 million from the organization.

Katerina Portela

House Democrats challenge new Homeland Security order limiting lawmaker visits to immigration facilities January 12, 2026

Twelve House Democrats, including five from California, sued the Trump administration over a policy placing restrictions on visits of immigrant detention facilities by members of Congress.

Andrea Castillo

LAPD searching for suspects in Manchester Square shooting that left 1 dead, 4 wounded January 12, 2026

Los Angeles police are searching for two suspects who opened fire on a line of people outside a restaurant on Sunday evening, leaving victims that ranged in age from 20 to 64.

Libor Jany

FEMA to pay for lead testing at 100 homes destroyed in Eaton fire, after months of saying it was unnecessary January 12, 2026

For months, federal officials have said post-cleanup soil testing for fire-stricken homes in L.A. was unnecessary. Now, they plan to test 100 homes destroyed in the Eaton fire.

Tony Briscoe, Noah Haggerty

Record-high heat, gusty Santa Ana winds forecast for parts of Southern California January 12, 2026

Several more days of breezy Santa Ana winds will continue to foster warm, dry weather across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Much of the region will see highs in the 80s by midweek.

Grace Toohey

California woman who phoned men instead of saving her drowning 2-year-old has been found guilty of murder January 12, 2026

A Northern California woman was found guilty of murder after authorities said she didn't try to save her 2-year-old drowning daughter and instead was phoning men she met on dating apps.

Summer Lin

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan shows performance-enhancing smelling salts aren't just for players January 12, 2026

Kyle Shanahan must believe the olfactory exhilaration of smelling salts enhances his coaching ability. He's an advocate of the practice, as TV viewers discovered Sunday.

Steve Henson

With blockbuster releases, AI-enhanced gameplay, and global esports expansion, 2026 is positioned to be one of the most transformative years for gaming in the industry’s…