World BrieflySan Diego mosque shooting: two teen suspects dead as investigators scramble to find motive
Drink of JesusSan Francisco Zoo welcomes first penguin chicks in three years
The San Francisco Zoo recently welcomed three Magellanic penguin chicks, the first successful hatching of these South American birds at the zoo in three years. The zoo said in a press release on Friday that the three chicks were hatched nearly four weeks ago, and zookeepers attribute their long-awaited success to the decision to incubate and hand-rear the penguins, rather than let their penguin parents raise them. "One of the key reasons is that it had been a few years since we've had […]https://drinkofjesus.com/2026/06/13/san-francisco-zoo-welcomes-first-penguin-chicks-in-three-years/
Second bird tests positive for West Nile virus in Ventura County
For the second time this year, public health staff said a bird in Ventura County tested positive for West Nile virus. The Ventura County Environmental Health Division announced the discovery on Tuesday after receiving confirmation from the California Department of Public Health. County staff said they expect more positive cases to emerge throughout this year's mosquito season. Public health officials said they located both birds in the City of Ventura. The first was found on May 12, and the […]
Man killed in shooting at Universal City Park & Ride parking lot
A man was fatally shot in the parking lot near Universal Studios on Sunday morning, according to Los Angeles police. Officers said that the shooting happened at around 11:20 a.m. near the Universal/Studio City Park & Ride parking lot in the 10800 block of Ventura Boulevard. By the time they arrived at the scene, the suspect had already fled the area. Arriving first responders found the victim, only described as a man in his 40s, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced […]https://drinkofjesus.com/2026/06/04/man-killed-in-shooting-at-universal-city-park-ride-parking-lot/
17,000 Baptized in Historic Worldwide Event: ‘Saying Yes to Jesus’
17,000 Baptized in Historic Worldwide Event: ‘Saying Yes to Jesus’, Michael Foust - Read breaking news headlies with a Christian perspective and commentary from Michael Foust. A gathering at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., served as the focal point for the May 24 global event, featuring worship, personal testimonies, and live updates from participating churches around the world. Attendees watched baptisms take place across multiple nations as believers publicly professed […]https://drinkofjesus.com/2026/06/03/17000-baptized-in-historic-worldwide-event-saying-yes-to-jesus/
Sacramento man found with explosive during airport security check charged in federal court
A man has been charged with bringing an explosive device into Sacramento International Airport (SMF), federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California, a criminal complaint was filed against 49-year-old Sacramento resident Kimani Osayande Jones, also known as Kimani Osayande Jackson, accusing him of unlawfully possessing explosive material in an airport. Court documents state that around 9 p.m. on May 30, Jones attempted […]
Pastor Shane Idleman Diagnosed with Head and Neck Cancer
California pastor Shane Idleman recently broke the silence about his battle with head and neck cancer following his diagnosis earlier this year. Idleman, who pastors Westside Christian Fellowship in Leona Valley, California, told Billy Hallowell of CBN News, spoke about his cancer diagnosis despite being a longtime health advocate. “The first 30 years of my life, I was a prodigal. … There’s a lot of damage you can do with the party lifestyle and things like that, No. 1,” he […]https://drinkofjesus.com/2026/06/03/pastor-shane-idleman-diagnosed-with-head-and-neck-cancer/
Wildlife officials track mountain lion through Santa Monica neighborhood
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife tracked a mountain lion through a Santa Monica neighborhood on Friday. CDFW staff said residents first spotted the mountain lion at 714 14th Street in the morning. State biologists, local animal control officers and law enforcement coordinated to locate it in the neighborhood. After assessing the scene and the animal for several hours, biologists determined that it would be best to capture and collar the mountain lion before relocating it out […]
Bird tests positive for West Nile Virus in Ventura County, according to health officials
Ventura County health officials on Tuesday confirmed that a local bird tested positive for West Nile Virus earlier in May. In a news release shared by the Ventura County Environmental Health Division, officials said they received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health that a bird collected on May 12 from Ventura had tested positive for the virus. "WNV is established in Ventura County and additional WNV positives are expected," the release said. "This is the first […]
Dead gray whale found in water off San Leandro
Officials in San Leandro are urging residents to avoid a portion of the Bay Trail after a dead gray whale washed ashore. On Thursday, the city said the whale was found along the shoreline south of Marina Park. Experts said the whale is an adult male, measuring about 12 meters (39.3 feet) in length. In a video posted on the city's social media, the city said it is coordinating with regional and federal marine wildlife agencies on the response. The California Academy of Sciences and the […]https://drinkofjesus.com/2026/05/30/dead-gray-whale-found-in-water-off-san-leandro/
