Senator Alex Padilla cautions that 1.7 million Californians could lose their health care if Congress fails to reach a budget deal by October 1. With a shutdown looming, Padilla’s message is clear: the stakes have never been higher for access to essential services.
A carefully orchestrated “gift card draining” scam, targeting over 200 CVS stores across California, has been revealed by police. Two men from the San Gabriel Valley allegedly accessed funds from activated gift cards, shedding light on a new layer of consumer vulnerability.
A mild 2.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Idyllwild, California, on August 24. While the quake was small, it highlights the importance of being prepared for unexpected tremors, especially for those traveling through the region.
Wildfires spread across Northern California’s wine country and central Oregon, threatening thousands of homes and sending residents scrambling to evacuate. Crews battling the blazes face extreme heat and dry conditions that complicate containment efforts. Officials repeatedly urge caution as the fires continue to expand.
President Trump paid a visit to law enforcement and National Guard personnel patrolling Washington, D.C., managing a direct show of support. Meanwhile, lawmakers in California and Texas advanced significant redistricting efforts, and the State Department is reportedly reviewing an unspecified matter.
A California family’s search for a missing mother and her infant daughter ended in heartbreak when divers recovered their bodies from a submerged vehicle in an irrigation canal near Escalon. Authorities say specialized sonar and drone technology guided both deputies and private divers to the SUV, bringing a somber close to a wide-ranging missing-persons investigation.
Alphabet Inc.’s self-driving taxi service, Waymo, has announced an expansion into multiple new areas in California. The service will now cover additional regions in the Bay Area, Silicon Valley, and Los Angeles, marking a significant step forward in the autonomous vehicle industry.
Former President Donald Trump has vowed to impose significant fines on California after the state allowed a transgender girl to compete in sports, intensifying the national debate over transgender inclusion.
SpaceX has successfully launched 27 new Starlink satellites from California, adding to its growing constellation.
Immigrant rights advocates gathered at immigration courthouses in San Francisco and Sacramento on Wednesday, protesting the Trump administration’s arrests of individuals seeking asylum.
