Voters across 34 California counties will decide on 113 local ballot measures on June 2 Welcome to the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · May 26
Redistricting turns California's 41st District into a Democratic district, setting up intra-party fight Incumbent Linda Sánchez (D), Hector De La Torre (D), Shonique Williams (D), and Mitch Clemmons (R) are running in the top-two primary for California's 41st Congressional District on June 2, 2026. As of May 2026, Sánchez and De La Torre led in endorsements and fundraising. Ballotpedia · May 22
REALTY ONE GROUP, ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., May 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Realty ONE Group International, a modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brand and ONE of the fastest-growing, family-owned franchises in the world, is the only global real estate brand named to Newsweek's 2026 List of America's Greatest Workplaces for Trust. This announcement is even more… AAP · May 22
Democrats renew effort to prevent US military action against Cuba A trio of Senate Democrats is trying again to rein in President Donald Trump’s ability to order military action against Cuba. Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., have introduced a war powers resolution that would direct Trump to “remove the United States Armed Forces… Roll Call · May 22
If you purchased or acquired Unikoin Gold (UKG) directly from Unikrn, Inc., between June 11, 2017, and November 7, 20217, you may be eligible for a payment from the Unikrn Fair Fund. COSTA MESA, Calif., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by Simpluris, Inc., the SEC-appointed Fund Administrator. UNITED STATES OF AMERICABefore the SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONIn the Matter of Unikrn, Inc.Administrative Proceeding File No. 3-20003If you purchased or acquired Unikoin Gold (UKG) directly from Unikrn, Inc.,… AAP · May 20
More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes Thousands are evacuating in Southern California as a wildfire rages. The Sandy Fire is burning near Simi Valley, destroying homes. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze. Another fire is active on Santa Rosa Island, impacting wildlife. Both fires are a significant concern for the region. The Economic Times · May 20
Arteris Technology Adopted by Li Auto for Intelligent Vehicles CAMPBELL, Calif., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arteris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIP), a leading provider of semiconductor technology for accelerating innovation in the AI era, today announced that its system IP technology has been deployed by Li Auto Inc., a leader in the China new energy vehicle (NEV) market. Arteris… AAP · May 20
PartnerOne Launches a Global Philanthropic Initiative to Expand Pediatric Surgical Care in Developing Countries RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PartnerOne announced the launch of PartnerOne Global Surgery (POGS), a global philanthropic health initiative dedicated to funding advanced pediatric surgical training programs for surgeons from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) at leading pediatric hospitals in North America. AAP · May 19
A 13,000-year-old California oak just dodged bulldozers but the fight over its survival is far from over The world’s oldest oak tree just got a major reprieve from bulldozers, but the battle to keep it alive for another 13,000 years is still heating up. After an 18-month legal showdown, conservation groups, city officials, and a real estate developer finally hammered out a deal that pushes a massive… The Mary Sue · May 17
'This work is a glimpse of what is coming': Security team lays out how Anthropic Mythos helped build a working macOS exploit in five days A product that took five years to build was broken into in five days, thanks to Mythos - and now Apple is working on a fix. TechRadar · May 15
Ranking All 32 NFL Teams By How Many Miles They’ll Travel in 2026 NFL teams will travel a staggering 630,824 air miles throughout the 2026 season. Here’s a complete look at where each club is going, and when. Sports Illustrated · May 15
California farmers must destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte closes its canneries and cancels more than $550 million in long-term contracts One Del Monte canning facility processed 30% of the state’s cling peaches, and its closure left growers with a glut of crops with no one to process them. Fortune · May 7
Last GOP senator from California, John Seymour, dead at 88 Former Sen. John Seymour, the last Republican to represent California in the U.S. Senate, died April 18 in Carlsbad, Calif., more than 33 years after voters replaced him with Democrat Dianne Feinstein in November 1992. He was 88 years old. Seymour’s stint in the Senate was short: He was appointed… Roll Call · May 4
"These are not normal times": Inside Democrats' sweeping 2028 redistricting plans New York, Illinois, Maryland, Colorado, California and New Jersey are among the states being targeted. Axios · May 1
Fortune · Apr 24 Fuel shortages from the Iran war have spread to Europe, but the pain is hitting California and the West Coast as well—and help is years away California’s refinery closures near Los Angeles and San Francisco are occurring just as the Iran war limits global supply.
Roll Call · Apr 15 ‘We can’t wait forever’: Ethics Committee under scrutiny The resignation of two lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct has drawn renewed scrutiny of the House Ethics Committee. The 10-member committee, which is composed of five Republicans and five Democrats, had announced investigations of Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, when they resigned. The committee, which is considered…
Roll Call · Apr 15 As Swalwell fallout continues, Gallego faces scrutiny for friendship One day after Sen. Ruben Gallego said he was “betrayed” by good friend Eric Swalwell, a New York lawmaker is calling on Gallego to release communications between him and the former California congressman. “Yesterday we heard claims of drugging, choking, rape,” said Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., said, referring to news…
Roll Call · Apr 14 In Congress, ‘see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil’ Two congressmen whose staff members accused them of sexual misconduct resigned Tuesday, leaving calls for reform and accountability in their wake. Now, House veterans and victim advocates warn the departure of Reps. Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas won’t — and shouldn’t — be the end of Congress’s…
Axios · Apr 13 Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress The California Democrat said it is "wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties."
The Independent UK · Apr 13 House Ethics Committee begins probe into Rep. Eric Swalwell after sex abuse allegations Many Democrats say they would support his expulsion alongside that of other members of Congress facing ethics investigations
The Independent UK · Apr 13 House Ethics panel opens investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell The House Ethics Committee has begun an investigation into whether Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif
Axios · Apr 13 House Ethics Committee investigating Eric Swalwell Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign on Sunday.
Roll Call · Apr 13 Swalwell faces Ethics probe as members call for a House clean out The House Ethics Committee announced Monday they will investigate allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. The announcement comes amid a growing bipartisan push to oust Swalwell after a handful of his former staff members accused him of sexual misconduct, and as House members seek…
Axios · Apr 13 Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid misconduct allegations "I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past," the California Democrat said.
Axios · Apr 11 Eric Swalwell loses all 21 of his endorsements from Democratic colleagues in Congress It is a stunning reversal for Swalwell in the 24 hours after he was accused of sexual misconduct.