California

The US Justice Department warned Los Angeles officials of criminal liability if they count mail-in ballots from suspected non-citizens, escalating a clash with California.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is reportedly weighing a historic commutation of death sentences for all 563 inmates on the state's death row to life imprisonment.

Israeli actor and flight instructor Guy Kapulnik, 46, was killed in a light plane crash in California's San Bernardino County alongside a female passenger.

A New York Times senior engineering manager was shot and killed by his elderly parents-in-law in a California parking lot amid a bitter family and custody dispute.

Thieves in California targeting Nvidia AI hardware accidentally stole trailers loaded with 20 tons of sand instead of chips, ending up empty-handed after targeting autonomous trucking firm PlusAI.

A newly discovered microscopic amoeba, Incendiamoeba cascadensis, can reproduce at 63°C and survive 70°C in volcanic springs, challenging prior limits of cellular survival.

Two pilots died in a helicopter crash while fighting the Dome Fire in California's Yosemite National Park. The tragic accident raises the U.S. wildfire death toll to 18.

A California court ruled this week that there is sufficient evidence to prosecute Paul Dean Andrews, 43, for threatening a shooting at a Jewish community center in Redondo Beach, where hundreds of children are present.

A 39-year-old man was arrested in California after being filmed in stores bending down behind customers and attempting to sniff them. It has emerged that he is a serial offender with a history of similar incidents. The suspect is currently in custody without the possibility of bail.

Thieves managed to make off with tens of thousands of beer cans in two sophisticated robberies on the same day in California, causing $70,000 in damages. The beer manufacturer decided to address the robbers directly: "We understand you want to show off to your friends."

Two women were rushed last July for emergency brain surgeries in Southern California after being severely injured following a ride on the extreme X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain park. According to a CNN investigation, the two suffered from severe brain hemorrhages, injuries reminiscent of severe trauma resulting from accidents or violent events.

41-year-old Leslie Cowili from San Diego was completely healthy when she arrived for a routine heart checkup. Doctors discovered a life-threatening aortic dissection and rushed her into an eight-and-a-half-hour emergency surgery. Her life was saved, but in the weeks that followed, blood flow to her arms and legs was severely compromised, and doctors were forced to amputate her limbs.

The special election to replace the resigned Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell did not yield a particularly surprising result. Aisha Wahab, the first Muslim in the California Senate, defeated moderate Democrat Melissa Hernandez.

In a world chasing digital perfection, the "World's Ugliest Dog" contest recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Jinny Lu, a six-year-old pug, was crowned the winner, proving that true beauty lies in acceptance and the love we give to those who need a home.

California is poised to become the first U.S. state to officially treat Judaism as an ethnic group rather than just a religion. A new bill would require state agencies to include a "Jewish ethnicity" checkbox on all demographic data forms.

Paramount Studios may begin leaving its legendary home as early as October. A federal lawsuit claims the merger will grant the company monopoly power in the film distribution and cable television market.

An unprecedented wave of departure has been recorded among California's wealthy, who are abandoning the state following extreme tax policies and preparing for a vote on a new wealth tax. Many of them are turning to New Zealand, where they are purchasing "golden visas" that allow them to live, work, and study in the country in exchange for an investment of millions of dollars, reports the Financial...

A cyberattack has disabled key systems in the city of Suisun, including 911 call routing and the dispatch of police and fire forces. The municipality disconnected the entire computer network and declared a state of emergency.

With professional judges, strict criteria, and weight categories, this annual competition manages to break the internet and also raise huge donations for an important cause that concerns us all.

A stealth fighter crashed in an open area near the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, sparking a fire. The pilot ejected safely and was transported for medical treatment. The Marine Corps has classified the incident as a "Class A mishap," the most severe category of aviation accidents.

The young lifeguard, Ryder, was filmed diving into the water to save a child swept away by strong waves off the coast of California. For long minutes, the two struggled against the current until another lifeguard arrived to assist.

Linda Perhacs, the 82-year-old singer who gained cult status decades after her debut, has not been in contact with friends for eight months. Her former manager is urging anyone with information to come forward to ensure her safety.

Unknown individuals vandalized a mural at the Jewish Center and Synagogue of Pasadena, which was created as a symbol of hope following a massive fire. Police have opened a hate crime investigation.