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PETS & ANIMALSVideo posted to social media shows a shark swimming close to shore. A surfer in Manhattan Beach caught more than just waves recently. Video posted to social media shows a shark swimming close to shore. Monday, October 19, 2026 12:04AMMANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- A surfer in Manhattan Beach caught more than just waves recently. Video posted to social media shows a shark swimming close to shore. Its dorsal fin is clearly visible as it glides through the water. It's unclear what type of shark was spotted, but the surfer who captured the video on Friday says it's the first one he's ever seen in Manhattan Beach. Several shark species are commonly found in local waters, including juvenile great white sharks. Experts say warmer waters from this season's El Niño are attracting unusual sea creatures across the Southern California coast. Two historic sea turtle nests discovered in Southern California have been confirmed to belong to two different endangered olive ridley sea turtles. Two rare olive ridley sea turtle nests were recently discovered in Southern California -- the first time the species has ever been documented on the West Coast.

Gonzalez, 28, sent the robot on its way and headed to a movie, where he told friends about the rescue. But three hours later, there it was again on a new corner: the same droid, taking a beating from the Adidas-clad foot of a tottering pedestrian. Gonzalez tried to stop the perpetrator. But the man crouched to look the robot straight in its LED eyes. “You suck,” he said — and delivered a final kick to its midsection. In American cities big and small, legions of similar machines are carting around takeout orders of sushi, pizza, and White Castle chicken rings and testing the question of whether humans and robots can coexist. Get Starting PointA guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter EmailEarly signs are not promising. Throughout 2026, Americans have kicked, tipped, and walloped the food robots — the most tangible incarnation of AI to reach their front steps.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – You know what they say about a good football team? They will find a way to win. That is what happened to Jason Eck and his UNM Lobos squad Saturday night as they were able to overcome a 10 nothing deficit at halftime to beat the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 21-10. The Lobos [...]

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) - This isn’t your typical rodeo, the Snow Roadeo ditches the horses and cowboy hats for heavy equipment and winter-themed obstacle courses. Every year, snowplow operators in eastern Idaho win big at these competitions, putting their winter weather skills to the test.

British Columbia·NewResidents of Lytton, B. C., still don't know who their next mayor will be — as the two candidates have tied. Incumbent Denise O'Connor and her challenger, former city councillor Jennifer Thoss, both received 45 votes, according to the preliminary results released by the Village of Lytton. Official results set to come on MondayLauren Vanderdeen · CBC News · Posted: Oct 18, 2026 7:50 PM EDT | Last Updated: 11 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Denise O'Connor, left, and Jennifer Thoss have tied in the race for mayor of Lytton in the 2026 local election, according to preliminary results. (CBC)Almost a day after the municipal election polls closed, and Lytton, B. C., residents still don't know who their next mayor will be, as the two candidates have tied. Incumbent Denise O'Connor and her challenger, former city councillor Jennifer Thoss, both received 45 votes, according to the preliminary results released by the Village of Lytton.

British ColumbiaResidents of Lytton, B. C., still don't know who their next mayor will be — as the two candidates have tied. Incumbent Denise O'Connor and her challenger, former city councillor Jennifer Thoss, both received 45 votes, according to the preliminary results released by the Village of Lytton. Official results set to come on MondayLauren Vanderdeen · CBC News · Posted: Oct 18, 2026 7:50 PM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Denise O'Connor, left, and Jennifer Thoss have tied in the race for mayor of Lytton in the 2026 local election, according to preliminary results. (CBC)Almost a day after the municipal election polls closed, and Lytton, B. C., residents still don't know who their next mayor will be, as the two candidates have tied. Incumbent Denise O'Connor and her challenger, former city councillor Jennifer Thoss, both received 45 votes, according to the preliminary results released by the Village of Lytton.

CHEYENNE -- There was no shortage of high-scoring games in Wyoming high school football this week. A total of 27 teams scored 35 points or more, with 1A six-man Casper Christian leading the way with 88. As the playoff picture comes into focus, there was just one game this week that could be considered an upset. In 1A nine-man, fifth-ranked Greybull took down fourth-ranked Sundance in a 49-41 contest. There is one undefeated team in every class except 3A. Those are Natrona County in 4A, Big Horn in 2A, Rocky Mountain in 1A nine-man, and Casper Christian in 1A six-man. ALL SCORES4A: No. 1 Natrona County 37, Kelly Walsh 04A: No. 2 Sheridan 17, Thunder Basin 74A: No. 3 East 34, No. 4 Laramie 284A: No. 5 Central 60, South 04A: Campbell County 30, Rock Springs 103A: No. 1 Star Valley 48, No. 4 Evanston 03A: No. 2 Cody 55, Powell 103A: No. 3 Jackson 36, Green River 133A: No. 5 Riverton 47, Rawlins 23A: Buffalo 35, Worland 63A: Lander 35, Douglas 192A: No. 1 Big Horn 49, No. 5 Burns 62A: No. 3 Thermopolis 10, No. 4 Mountain View 72A: Lyman 37, Pinedale 152A: Torrington 56, Tongue River 142A: Newcastle 44, Worland 222A: Lovell 21, Kemmerer 142A: Glenrock 27, Moorcroft 181A 9-man: No.

A small plane crashed Saturday afternoon near Capitol Expressway and Excalibur Drive in San Jose. The San Jose Fire Department said that two adults and a child onboard suffered minor injuries. (San Jose Fire Department) Staff Writer Oct. 18, 2026 4:46 PM PT Click here to listen to this article See more from the L. A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred A small plane carrying three people, one a child, nosedived into San Jose traffic on Saturday afternoon, according to local news reports. The crash happened shortly after 3 p.m. near the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Excalibur Drive, according to the San Jose Fire Department. Two adults and a child were in the plane when it went down, NBC reported. Each of the passengers was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries “out of an abundance of caution,” police said. The plane managed to avoid striking any vehicles on the ground and no additional injuries were reported. Federal Aviation Administration records show the aircraft is a 1968 Cessna 177A Cardinal registered to Flying Twenty Inc., a nonprofit flight club for San Jose State University students, alumni and faculty, ABC reported.

ASHLAND — In a key matchup of top-three teams in the Cascade Conference standings, the No. 22-ranked College of Idaho women’s soccer team kept the attacking pressure on Southern Oregon to earn a 3-1 victory on Saturday at Raider Stadium. The Yotes (11-3, 7-2-0 CCC) finished off a six-point road weekend, scoring an own goal in the first half and getting two more from Alondra Osuna and Abbi Roubidoux in the second.

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Colorado students planning to attend college will soon have the opportunity to apply to certain schools for free. Free Application Days is a statewide initiative to remove financial barriers for students pursuing higher education. All 31 public colleges and universities in Colorado, as well as some private schools, will waive application fees for Colorado residents applying to undergraduate programs. That includes associate and bachelor's programs, certificates and other eligible credentials. "Colorado Free Application Days encourages more students and learners to take the next step towards a successful education and career journey. Last year, more than 70,000 Coloradans submitted an application, saving Coloradans $2.4 million in application fees," said Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. "I encourage all Coloradans considering college or career training to take advantage of Free Application Days and explore options, submit applications for free, and move closer to achieving their goals. "Colorado residents who are first-time freshmen, transfer students, returning students or students seeking a second bachelor's degree are eligible.

British Columbia·NewRichmond's newly-elected mayor, Rob Howard, will be the first new person with the city's top job in 25 years, but no one else on his slate made it into council. Rob Howard is the city's first new mayor in 25 years. But no one from his slate was electedSteven Chua · CBC News · Posted: Oct 18, 2026 7:38 PM EDT | Last Updated: 8 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Rob Howard at Richmond City Hall this summer. Howard secured the mayor's chair with almost 900 votes over incumbent Coun. Alexa Loo. (Steven Chua/CBC)Richmond's newly-elected mayor, Rob Howard, will be the first new person with the city's top job in 25 years, but no one else on his slate made it into council. Eight seats were up for grabs. Three went to the right-leaning Advance Richmond slate, another three went to the progressive RITE Richmond candidates, the remaining two went to other more centrist parties — but none went to Howard's Richmond Forward team.

The Cottages at Willow Pond, an independent living senior community, recently hosted a unique gathering for its residents at The Pond House. On September 3, 2026, residents were treated to a special visit from Freedom II, the live eagle and beloved ambassador of Georgia Southern University.

Honolulu residents should vote yes on Charter Amendment Question No. 1. Remember summer hanabata days when your next-door neighbor gave you Long’s bags full of mango? And you returned the favor when your lychee tree gave fruit?

Oct. 18, 2026 – While Alaska voters decide whether to scrap ranked-choice voting on Nov. 3, voters in Hawaii’s largest population center will consider moving in the opposite direction, with support from some familiar national election-reform advocates. Honolulu’s Question 5 would establish ranked-choice voting for mayor, City Council, and prosecuting attorney. The City and County of Honolulu encompasses Oahu, Hawaii’s most populous island. The proposal is one of 20 charter amendments before its voters this November.

Meteorologist Scott Withers breaks down the week’s forecast and explains why strong winds, rough surf and dangerous rip currents could make swimming and boating risky. Florida Senate race heats up as Angie Nixon faces Ashley Moody

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