Redistricting forced a California GOP congressman to weigh a Texas move. He tells AP why he’s not
Read full article: Redistricting forced a California GOP congressman to weigh a Texas move. He tells AP why he’s notRep. Darrell Issa tells the Associated Press he isn’t moving to Texas to run for Congress.
Cal hires Tosh Lupoi as head coach, bringing former player back to lead the Bears
Read full article: Cal hires Tosh Lupoi as head coach, bringing former player back to lead the BearsCalifornia has hired Tosh Lupoi as the new head coach, bringing back the former Golden Bears player and assistant.
A brown pelican 'feeding frenzy' is an encouraging sign for the often-struggling large seabirds
Read full article: A brown pelican 'feeding frenzy' is an encouraging sign for the often-struggling large seabirdsOn a jagged coastline in Central California, brown pelicans take flight to feed on a vast school of fish just offshore.
California activist gets jail time for taking chickens from Perdue Farms plant
Read full article: California activist gets jail time for taking chickens from Perdue Farms plantA California animal welfare activist who took four chickens from a major Perdue Farms poultry plant has been sentenced to 90 days in jail.
Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn't disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers might
Read full article: Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn't disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers mightEverything the Trump administration has done this year to strengthen and enforce the standards for truck drivers and the schools that train them after several deadly crashes may cause problems for some companies if immigrants continue to flee the profession rather than deal with the harassment and scrutiny.
Investigators plead for tips after 3 children, 1 adult killed in shooting at child's birthday party
Read full article: Investigators plead for tips after 3 children, 1 adult killed in shooting at child's birthday partyAuthorities are appealing to the public for tips, cellphone video and witness accounts as they search for a suspect in the killing of three children and an adult at a child’s birthday party in California.
California labor leader pleads not guilty to misdemeanor over immigration protest
Read full article: California labor leader pleads not guilty to misdemeanor over immigration protestThe leader of a major labor union in Southern California who was arrested while protesting an immigration raid earlier this year has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge and will face trial in January.
Federal Bureau of Prisons says falling concrete is forcing it to close a prison near Los Angeles
Read full article: Federal Bureau of Prisons says falling concrete is forcing it to close a prison near Los AngelesThe federal Bureau of Prisons is shutting down its Terminal Island facility near Los Angeles over concerns about crumbling infrastructure, including falling concrete that threatens to knock out the facility’s heating system.
Court official dismisses Justice Department's misconduct complaint against a federal judge in DC
Read full article: Court official dismisses Justice Department's misconduct complaint against a federal judge in DCA court official has dismissed a Justice Department complaint that accused a federal judge of misconduct during hearings for a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender troops serving in the military.
Babies who drank ByHeart formula got sick months before botulism outbreak, parents say
Read full article: Babies who drank ByHeart formula got sick months before botulism outbreak, parents sayAt least five families say their babies were treated for infant botulism after consuming ByHeart formula months before a current outbreak was detected.
Hawaii Gov. Green predicts Newsom won't satisfy Americans' desire for a peacemaking leader in 2028
Read full article: Hawaii Gov. Green predicts Newsom won't satisfy Americans' desire for a peacemaking leader in 2028Democratic Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii predicts Americans will want a peacemaking leader by 2028.
Trump administration threatens to withhold $75M from Pennsylvania over immigrant truck drivers
Read full article: Trump administration threatens to withhold $75M from Pennsylvania over immigrant truck driversThe Trump administration has threatened to withhold nearly $75 million in funding if Pennsylvania does not immediately revoke what the administration claims are illegally issued commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants.
As infant botulism cases climb to 31, recalled ByHeart baby formula is still on some store shelves
Read full article: As infant botulism cases climb to 31, recalled ByHeart baby formula is still on some store shelvesHealth officials say at least 31 babies in 15 states have been treated for botulism as an outbreak tied to ByHeart formula continues to grow.
California men found with 46 pounds of marijuana during Orlando traffic stop
Read full article: California men found with 46 pounds of marijuana during Orlando traffic stopDuring a traffic stop on Monday afternoon, a trooper in Orange County uncovered a major trove of illicit marijuana, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Appeals court pauses California law requiring companies to report climate-related financial risk
Read full article: Appeals court pauses California law requiring companies to report climate-related financial riskA federal appeals court has paused a California law that requires companies that do business in the state and make more than $500 million a year to report how climate change could hurt them financially.
Novo cuts Wegovy prices, but doctors still see cost challenges for patients
Read full article: Novo cuts Wegovy prices, but doctors still see cost challenges for patientsNovo Nordisk is chopping prices again for its popular obesity treatment Wegovy, but doctors say the expense will remain challenging for patients without insurance.
Business groups ask Supreme Court to pause California climate reporting laws in emergency appeal
Read full article: Business groups ask Supreme Court to pause California climate reporting laws in emergency appealThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce is asking the Supreme Court to pause new California laws expected to require thousands of companies to report emissions and climate-risk information.
Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers' licenses
Read full article: Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers' licensesThe Transportation Department’s new restrictions that would severely limit which immigrants can get commercial driver’s licenses to drive a semitrailer truck or bus have been put on hold by a federal appeals court.
Baby sea otter is reunited with mother in central California after dramatic rescue
Read full article: Baby sea otter is reunited with mother in central California after dramatic rescueThe Marine Mammal Center has rescued a sea otter pup in Morro Bay, California, after it was separated from its mother.
California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants
Read full article: California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrantsCalifornia state officials say they plan to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses given to immigrants after discovering the expiration dates went past when the drivers were legally allowed to be in the U.S. The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally.
Court denies Rapper Tory Lanez's appeal of his conviction in Megan Thee Stallion shooting
Read full article: Court denies Rapper Tory Lanez's appeal of his conviction in Megan Thee Stallion shootingA California court has denied rapper Tory Lanez's appeal of his guilty verdict for firing a gun at Megan Thee Stallion.
AP Interview: Newsom says Trump climate-fighting absence is 'doubling down on stupid'
Read full article: AP Interview: Newsom says Trump climate-fighting absence is 'doubling down on stupid'California Gov. Gavin Newsom is criticizing the United States for missing key United Nations climate talks, calling it doubling down on stupid.
Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump
Read full article: Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about TrumpCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning that eight senators' decision to break with Democrats and end the government shutdown shows they aren't alarmed enough about President Donald Trump's impact on political norms.
College students, stressed about federal food aid uncertainty, look to campuses for support
Read full article: College students, stressed about federal food aid uncertainty, look to campuses for supportU.S. college students who receive federal food aid are looking to their campuses for support because the program known as SNAP is in limbo during the government shutdown.
These are the airports that will reduce flights during the government shutdown
Read full article: These are the airports that will reduce flights during the government shutdownThe Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe.
In Election 2025, the economy's still the main thing, according to the AP Voter Poll
Read full article: In Election 2025, the economy's still the main thing, according to the AP Voter PollEconomic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll.
Why California voters approved a redistricting ballot measure, according to the AP Voter Poll
Read full article: Why California voters approved a redistricting ballot measure, according to the AP Voter PollMost California voters didn’t like redrawing their congressional districts to favor Democrats, according to the AP Voter Poll.
What's next in the national redistricting fight after California approved a new US House map
Read full article: What's next in the national redistricting fight after California approved a new US House mapThe new congressional map approved by California voters marked a victory for Democrats in the national redistricting battle playing out ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Tuesday’s races were a quiet rebuke of Trump for many voters, AP Voter Poll finds
Read full article: Tuesday’s races were a quiet rebuke of Trump for many voters, AP Voter Poll findsPresident Donald Trump wasn’t on the ballot in Tuesday’s elections, but many voters in key races made their choice in opposition to him or considered him to be irrelevant, according to the AP Voter Poll.
In Election 2025, the economy's still the main thing, according to the AP Voter Poll
Read full article: In Election 2025, the economy's still the main thing, according to the AP Voter PollEconomic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll.
Bomb threats in New Jersey and Trump warnings for California mark Election Day
Read full article: Bomb threats in New Jersey and Trump warnings for California mark Election DayBomb threats to New Jersey polling stations, a voter roll mishap in Pennsylvania potentially affecting thousands of voters and warnings by President Donald Trump against California’s mail balloting system are marking the final day of voting in an off-year election with several nationally prominent races.
Apple delivers strong quarter despite trade war challenges and ongoing artificial technology issues
Read full article: Apple delivers strong quarter despite trade war challenges and ongoing artificial technology issuesApple delivered financial results during its summertime quarter that exceeded analyst projections, despite being caught in the crosshairs of a global trade war at the same time the trendsetting company is scrambling to catch up to its Big Tech peers in the artificial intelligence race.
Transportation secretary says he will pull $160M from California over noncitizen truck licenses
Read full article: Transportation secretary says he will pull $160M from California over noncitizen truck licensesU.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is warning that he is about make good on a threat to revoke millions in federal funds for California because he says the state is illegally issuing commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens.
Deadly semitrailer crash in California renews federal criticism of immigrant truck drivers
Read full article: Deadly semitrailer crash in California renews federal criticism of immigrant truck driversU.S. Homeland Security officials say a 21-year-old semitruck driver accused of being under the influence of drugs and causing a fiery crash that killed three people on a southern California freeway is in the country illegally.
Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after talking to the mayor
Read full article: Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after talking to the mayorPresident Donald Trump says he’s backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located.
Federal agents sent to San Francisco area, which mayor says is meant to incite ‘chaos and violence’
Read full article: Federal agents sent to San Francisco area, which mayor says is meant to incite ‘chaos and violence’The U.S. Coast Guard has announced it is providing a base for U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in the San Francisco area.
Fight over new US House districts in California could turn on advertising edge in closing days
Read full article: Fight over new US House districts in California could turn on advertising edge in closing daysLess than two weeks from Election Day, a potentially decisive edge in California's fight over new U.S. House districts has emerged: advertising.
Meta cutting 600 AI jobs even as it continues to hire more for its superintelligence lab
Read full article: Meta cutting 600 AI jobs even as it continues to hire more for its superintelligence labMeta Platforms is cutting roughly 600 artificial intelligence jobs even as it continues to hire more workers for its superintelligence lab, the company confirmed on Wednesday.
California man agrees to plead guilty to acting as Beijing's agent
Read full article: California man agrees to plead guilty to acting as Beijing's agentA California man has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government in Southern California while working as a campaign advisor to for a local politician.
Planned 5-day strike at Kaiser Permanente health care facilities ends, with plans for further talks
Read full article: Planned 5-day strike at Kaiser Permanente health care facilities ends, with plans for further talksA planned five-day strike by thousands of registered nurses and other Kaiser Permanente health care workers in California, Hawaii and Oregon has ended.
This family visit to a military base ended with ICE deporting a Marine's dad
Read full article: This family visit to a military base ended with ICE deporting a Marine's dadA U.S. Marine says his parents were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials after they visited a California military base and one of them was later deported.
31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and other health care workers strike for better wages and staffing
Read full article: 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and other health care workers strike for better wages and staffingAn estimated 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers have gone on strike to demand better wages and staffing.
California expands privacy protections as Democratic-led states resist Trump's immigration agenda
Read full article: California expands privacy protections as Democratic-led states resist Trump's immigration agendaA new law signed by California's governor attempts to shield the identities of sidewalk vendors from federal immigration enforcement officers.
West Melbourne neighbors surprised after man arrested in Florida for Los Angeles wildfires
Read full article: West Melbourne neighbors surprised after man arrested in Florida for Los Angeles wildfiresWorking in concert with ATF agents, West Melbourne police officers arrested Rinderknecht after they conducted a traffic stop Tuesday morning, according to West Melbourne Police Chief Greg Vesta.
New California law aims to improve school nutrition by phasing out some ultraprocessed foods
Read full article: New California law aims to improve school nutrition by phasing out some ultraprocessed foodsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law phasing out certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals.
Bipartisan US governors' group faces division over Trump's deployment of troops to states
Read full article: Bipartisan US governors' group faces division over Trump's deployment of troops to statesDemocratic governors from California and Illinois are threatening to leave the National Governors Association unless it denounces President Donald Trump's troop deployments to states.
California fire captain enlists motorists to lift downed chopper after hearing trapped medic groan
Read full article: California fire captain enlists motorists to lift downed chopper after hearing trapped medic groanA California fire department captain says he yelled for bystanders on a California highway to help lift the wreckage of a downed medical helicopter off a paramedic pinned underneath after determining additional rescue crews would take too long to get to the scene.
USDA warns that Hello Fresh subscription meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach
Read full article: USDA warns that Hello Fresh subscription meals may contain listeria-tainted spinachFederal health officials have issued a public health alert for certain Hello Fresh subscription meals containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria.
ICE airs ads stirring up local frustration to recruit police for mass deportation efforts
Read full article: ICE airs ads stirring up local frustration to recruit police for mass deportation effortsAn Associated Press tally shows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is spending millions of dollars on TV recruitment ads targeting officers frustrated by local restrictions on immigration enforcement.
Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projects
Read full article: Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projectsLithium-ion batteries are increasingly being used to store power for electrical grids, but some localities are concerned about fire risks.
Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed Harris
Read full article: Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed HarrisThe Trump administration has announced the cancellation of $7.6 billion intended for clean energy projects across 16 states.
Substitute Pickett nets winner for Pride in 2-1 away win over Wave
Read full article: Substitute Pickett nets winner for Pride in 2-1 away win over WaveSubstitute Carson Pickett scored the winner in the 54th minute and the Orlando Pride beat the San Diego Wave 2-1 in the National Women’s Soccer League on Friday night.
Giant Northern California corn maze lets visitors enjoy getting lost
Read full article: Giant Northern California corn maze lets visitors enjoy getting lostThe owners of a giant Northern California corn maze once crowned the world’s largest want visitors to remember that there is fun in getting lost.
LeBron misses Lakers' first practice of training camp due to minor injury, focus on long-term health
Read full article: LeBron misses Lakers' first practice of training camp due to minor injury, focus on long-term healthLeBron James sat out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first practice of training camp with a minor injury.
Takeaways from AP’s report about financial allegations against worship leader Sean Feucht
Read full article: Takeaways from AP’s report about financial allegations against worship leader Sean FeuchtSean Feucht, a conservative Christian worship leader, gained attention in 2020 by defying COVID-19 restrictions with protest concerts.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark bill creating AI safety measures
Read full article: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark bill creating AI safety measuresCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law legislation aiming to increase transparency and prevent AI models from being used to cause catastrophic harms.
Kawhi Leonard denies wrongdoing as NBA investigates his endorsement deal
Read full article: Kawhi Leonard denies wrongdoing as NBA investigates his endorsement dealKawhi Leonard said he didn’t receive all of the money he was owed from a company he had an endorsement deal with in a business relationship that is under investigation by the NBA, but he insisted there was no wrongdoing.
Federal indictment charges 3 activists with alleged ‘doxing’ of ICE agent in Los Angeles
Read full article: Federal indictment charges 3 activists with alleged ‘doxing’ of ICE agent in Los AngelesFederal prosecutors say three activists opposed to President Donald Trump’s immigration raids in Los Angeles have been indicted on charges of illegally “doxing” a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
Trump's big bill is prompting urgent action in some Democratic states, but not in Republican ones
Read full article: Trump's big bill is prompting urgent action in some Democratic states, but not in Republican onesNew Mexico lawmakers are convening in a special session this week to boost funding for food assistance and rural health care.
Athletics will wear 'Sacramento' on their alternate jerseys during the 2026 season
Read full article: Athletics will wear 'Sacramento' on their alternate jerseys during the 2026 seasonAfter spending this season in California’s capital city without acknowledging that on their uniforms, the Athletics have announced they will have “Sacramento” written on gold alternate jerseys in 2026.
What to know about the stricter rules coming to noncitizen truck drivers after fatal Florida crash
Read full article: What to know about the stricter rules coming to noncitizen truck drivers after fatal Florida crashIt is now significantly harder for non-U.S. citizens to obtain a commercial driver’s license under new rules the Transportation Department has imposed.
Trump's transportation department pulls trail and bike grants it deems 'hostile' to cars
Read full article: Trump's transportation department pulls trail and bike grants it deems 'hostile' to carsPresident Donald Trump's transportation department has been reversing grants for recreational trails and bicycle lanes.
Transportation Department tightens noncitizen truck driver rules after fatal crash in Florida
Read full article: Transportation Department tightens noncitizen truck driver rules after fatal crash in FloridaThe Transportation Department has tightened requirements for noncitizens to get commercial driver's licenses after fatal crashes that officials say were caused by immigrant truck drivers.
Jury deadlocks again in trial of officer charged with sexually abusing inmates at California prison
Read full article: Jury deadlocks again in trial of officer charged with sexually abusing inmates at California prisonA federal jury has deadlocked for the second time in a trial of a former correctional officer charged with sexually abusing four inmates at a now-closed federal women’s prison in California.
Trump administration wants to hand out $2.4 billion it took from California's high-speed railroad
Read full article: Trump administration wants to hand out $2.4 billion it took from California's high-speed railroadThe Trump administration wants to redistribute $2.4 billion it pulled from California’s high-speed rail project to other uses as part of a new $5 billion program to fund rail projects that boost U.S. rail passenger traffic.
Judge blocks USDA from collecting data about SNAP applicants in 21 states
Read full article: Judge blocks USDA from collecting data about SNAP applicants in 21 statesA judge has temporarily stopped the federal government from collecting personal information about residents in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, in 21 states and Washington, D.
Sudden heavy rain in Southern California unleash mudslides, while 2-year-old drowns in floodwaters
Read full article: Sudden heavy rain in Southern California unleash mudslides, while 2-year-old drowns in floodwatersSudden heavy rain east of Los Angeles unleashed mudslides that plowed into homes and trapped drivers for hours on roadways while authorities say floodwaters swept away a vehicle carrying a father who was later rescued and his 2-year-old son who drowned.
California judge denies Menendez brothers' petition for new trial
Read full article: California judge denies Menendez brothers' petition for new trialA California judge has rejected a request for a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, shutting down another possible path to freedom for the brothers who have served decades in prison for killing their parents in 1989.
🎰 The luckiest US states to gamble in
Read full article: 🎰 The luckiest US states to gamble inSome states hit the jackpot more often. This map illustrates the idea that luck isn’t evenly distributed when it comes to gambling wins across the U.S. States like California and Florida have seen record-breaking lottery prizes, whereas others still await their first big win. But why do certain states produce so many winners?
NBA will not rush judgment in Kawhi Leonard investigation, Commissioner Adam Silver says
Read full article: NBA will not rush judgment in Kawhi Leonard investigation, Commissioner Adam Silver saysThe NBA is not rushing its investigation into whether a business relationship between Kawhi Leonard and a California company was legitimate or a way for the Los Angeles Clippers to bypass salary cap rules.
Judge pauses California's request to bar Trump administration's ongoing use of National Guard troops
Read full article: Judge pauses California's request to bar Trump administration's ongoing use of National Guard troopsA federal judge who ruled last week that the Trump administration broke federal law by sending National Guard troops to the Los Angeles area says he will not immediately consider a request to bar the ongoing use of 300 Guard troops.
California Gov. Newsom says Trump has a 'relentless, unhinged' obsession with the state
Read full article: California Gov. Newsom says Trump has a 'relentless, unhinged' obsession with the stateCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling out President Donald Trump for a “relentless, unhinged California obsession” in his State of the State address.
Clippers owner Ballmer welcomes NBA probe, tells ESPN he wasn't involved in Leonard endorsement deal
Read full article: Clippers owner Ballmer welcomes NBA probe, tells ESPN he wasn't involved in Leonard endorsement dealLos Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer welcomes the NBA's investigation into alleged salary cap rule violations.
Attorneys general warn OpenAI and other tech companies to improve chatbot safety
Read full article: Attorneys general warn OpenAI and other tech companies to improve chatbot safetyThe attorneys general of California and Delaware have expressed serious concerns about the safety of OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT, especially for children and teens.
Spirit Airlines cutting service to nearly a dozen cities, raising concerns for Orlando flyers
Read full article: Spirit Airlines cutting service to nearly a dozen cities, raising concerns for Orlando flyersSpirit Airlines is cutting service to nearly a dozen cities, meaning fewer options for travelers out of Orlando International Airport.
A deadly crash, a divided nation: Why Sikh truckers are now in the crossfire
Read full article: A deadly crash, a divided nation: Why Sikh truckers are now in the crossfireMembers of California’s Sikh trucking community say a deadly crash involving one of its own has led to a spike in anti-Sikh rhetoric.
Where states stand in the battle for partisan advantage in redrawing US House maps
Read full article: Where states stand in the battle for partisan advantage in redrawing US House mapsMissouri has become the third state to embrace a mid-decade redesign of its U.S. House districts in a quest for partisan advantage.
Racing pilots never saw each other before their midair collision at 2023 championships
Read full article: Racing pilots never saw each other before their midair collision at 2023 championshipsInvestigators have concluded that two experienced racing pilots deviated from their expected flight paths and never saw each other before a fatal midair collision in 2023 at the National Championship Air Races.
NBA says it will open investigation into report that Clippers broke cap rules with Leonard deal
Read full article: NBA says it will open investigation into report that Clippers broke cap rules with Leonard dealThe NBA says it will investigate if a $28 million endorsement contract between Kawhi Leonard and a California-based sustainability services company allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent league salary cap rules, following a report by journalist Pablo Torre.