Californians Say X Blocked Them From Viewing Amber Alert About Missing 14-Year-Old

A California Highway Patrol Amber Alert push in Los Angeles linked to an X post left many recipients unable to view details due to X’s login gate, prompting complaints and raising concerns about relying on the platform for emergency communications. CHP, which has used X for alerts since 2018, said it is investigating and has contacted X; the episode highlights worries that changes under new ownership may be reducing the reliability and accessibility of critical public safety information.