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Arsonist, 44, faces decades in prison after being convicted of starting one of California’s worst-ever wildfires

Witnesses testified that Ronnie Stout revved his engine until the car caught fire, then pushed it into a ravine, sparking flames in dry vegetation

The Independent UK

Armed man who took two hostages at assisted living home is shot dead by police

The incident stemmed from a family dispute, owners of the California assisted living home say

The Independent UK

‘That is just greedy’: A California landlord wants $200 extra a month from tenants who work from home, and a housing group says it’s reasonable

The housing association called the fee reasonable.

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How the kidnapping of two forest service workers unfolded in California

Two biologists were taken hostage for about 15 hours by a man and his son in a remote part of Shasta-Trinity national forest

The Guardian - US

Vomited on grandma? There’s a song for that. Meet the man behind 26,000 very specific tunes

IN FOCUS: Singer-songwriter Matt Farley has written songs about everything from Fresno, California, to diarrhea and green beans, a result of his tireless pursuit to create music - without striving for perfection, Ariana Baio writes

The Independent UK

California painted an entire neighbourhood's roads a lighter colour; pavements became 5°C cooler, although the air fell by only about 0.2°C

A California experiment showed reflective coatings lowered road temperatures significantly. These cool pavements increase surface albedo, reflecting more solar radiation. However, traffic and pollution reduced the coating's effectiveness after one year. Cool pavements alone cannot entirely prevent urban overheating. Cities must combine this with green spaces and shade for better…

The Times of India

California's War on Goats Could Worsen the Wildfire Crisis

Standard minimum wage and overtime laws now apply to the state's goat herders, whose animals clear brush and reduce fire danger. The costs are unsustainable.

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California woman who ran fake animal rescue left dogs to die in a hot car; freed by court without bail

A California woman accused of operating a fake animal rescue while allegedly keeping dozens of dogs in filthy, overcrowded conditions has been released without bail despite facing multiple animal cruelty charges.

The Times of India

California rejected nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots during primaries

The data did not include a breakdown of these uncounted ballots by party registration

The Independent UK

Paramount agrees to pause $110bn Warner Bros merger as case plays out

Twelve states led by California had obtained temporary restraining order blocking merger from closing for 28 days

The Guardian - US

Police say alcohol withdrawal caused woman’s death in California backcountry

Joanna Ruth Shields’ body was found in a pool of water with suspicious marks, driving speculation she was attacked

The Guardian - US

California woman wants Chipotle manager demoted, claims she won’t go there if she sees her: ‘Have you informed the police already?’

The sense of entitlement is strong with this one.

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Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's health update: Lead poisoning ruled out, bright and strong but critical after life-saving blood transfusion

The Ojai Raptor Center said Jackie did not suffer lead poisoning, as millions have been waiting for a health update on the beloved bald eagle who is also one of the internet-famous Big Bear Valley Bald Eagles. Jackie and her mate Shadow became internet celebrities through a popular 24/7 live-stream…

The Times of India

Near the Salton Sea, Little League Players Struggle to Breathe

Pediatric asthma is common in Calipatria, where young athletes compete despite extreme heat and air pollution. Some worry a lithium boom could make things worse.

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More than 14 Million Latino Students Get Ready to Return to Class: a New School Year Shadowed by Immigration Fears

As classrooms fill across the country, Latino children, now roughly one in four American students, return under the weight of enforcement raids, empty desks and rising anxiety. Latino children make up the largest and fastest-growing share of the nation's classrooms, and this school year they are returning to campuses marked…

International Business Times UK

Meghan Markle Reportedly 'Deeply Regrets' Royal Racist Bombshell Dropped During Infamous Oprah Interview

Meghan Markle reportedly regrets certain statements from her Oprah interview, reflecting on her royal journey and life in California.

The Times of India

Setback for Hindu Americans: California court strikes down state’s Diwali holiday law

A California court has struck down parts of the state's landmark Diwali holiday law, less than a year after the festival was officially recognised as a state holiday, according to the Hindu American Foundation (HAF).

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California's Prison Reform Experiment Worked. The State's Crime Rate Has Fallen by 27% in 15 Years.

Facts don't care about the GOP's "crime wave" feelings.

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To escape the California heat, a Sicilian immigrant spent 40 years digging an underground world of gardens, rooms, and courtyards beneath Fresno entirely by hand

An Italian immigrant spent forty years creating an underground garden in Fresno. Baldassare Forestiere dug tunnels and rooms by hand to escape the heat. His unique underground complex features gardens and fruit trees which he cultivated. This handmade landmark is now a recognised site of unusual architecture. Visitors can explore…

The Independent UK

California restaurant awarded three Michelin stars for food that ‘feels like a warm hug’

Californios started with a $57 four-course tasting menu. The pushback was immediate

Ballotpedia

Nebraska set to have a second straight U.S. Senate election without both major parties on the ballot

Nebraska's U.S. Senate general election will not feature a Democrat after nominee Cindy Burbank (D) withdrew on July 17 — the 17th regular or special U.S. Senate election we identified since 2000 with no Democratic candidate, compared to four with no Republican candidate. Two of those elections with no Republican…

Latin Times

New ACLU Report Details Civil Rights Violations, Alleged Abuse During Immigration Enforcement Actions

The report included an in-depth analysis of immigration enforcement operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland and New Mexico. Among its most significant findings was the widespread use of force against individuals.

Medical Daily

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Disrupting Opioid Treatment Access, and No One Is Warning About It

Canadian wildfire smoke forced 120M+ Americans indoors July 14-20. Research shows air quality disasters interrupt MAT for opioid use disorder, sometimes fatally. Here's what to know.

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USDA Proposes Lower Assessment Rate for Southeastern California Grape Growers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to lower the assessment rate paid by handlers of grapes grown in a designated area of southeastern California. The proposal, published by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) in the Federal Register on July 23, 2026, would reduce the assessment from $0.030 to…

The Guardian - US

Southern California suburb alarmed as ‘exceptionally rare’ cancer sickens multiple children

Residents in Ladera Ranch in Orange county voice concerns after six children diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma

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