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California dad faces 3 years in prison for shooting at teen pranksters

The teens were allegedly severely bullying his daughter.

We Got This Covered · May 20

Prince Harry and Meghan recreate 'quintessentially British' detail from their royal wedding at home in California

We got to see how they marked their 8th wedding anniversary, including the gift Harry got Meghan and a rather special cake

Woman & Home · May 20

'I Almost Took a Teen Bride': Steven Tyler's Slammed As His Own Words Are Being Used Against Him In SA Lawsuit

Steven Tyler's memoir is central to a sexual assault lawsuit involving allegations of grooming and abuse from the 1970s. A California claim remains active, with trial set for August 2026.

International Business Times UK · May 20

SEIU-UHW sponsored initiative that would set spending requirement on patient care for health clinics qualifies for ballot in California

A ballot initiative to require nonprofit federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and FQHC Look-Alikes to spend at least 90% of their annual total revenue on expenses that advance the health center's mission qualified for the general election in California. The initiative defines the spending requirement as a mission spend ratio.

Ballotpedia · May 19

Thousands under evacuation orders in southern California as wildfire threatens homes

Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle the wind-driven fire in the Simi Valley area as at least one home is destroyed

The Guardian - US · May 19

TikToker Gabbie Gonzalez reportedly planned murder-for-hire attack on Jack Avery

TikTok personality Gabbie Gonzalez has been arrested in California, accused of plotting a murder-for-hire against ex-partner and singer Jack Avery. Authorities allege the plan, linked to a custody dispute over their daughter, involved an undercover agent posing as a hitman. Her father was also arrested in Florida. The investigation is…

The Times of India · May 19

Driver dies after car plunges 500ft from Highway 1 cliff onto California beach

The 58-year-old man died at the scene, officials said, despite lifeuards’ efforts to save him

The Independent UK · May 19

Vast, builder of private space stations, launches line of high-power satellites

The California startup Vast, which is best known for its space station plans, announced today (May 19) that it's launching a new line of high-power satellites.

Space · May 19

GOP senators push for challenge to House maps in Democratic states

Senate Republicans used a hearing Tuesday to push the Trump administration to file lawsuits challenging congressional maps in California, Illinois and other Democrat-controlled states in the wake of a Supreme Court decision rolling back the Voting Rights Act. The hearing comes weeks after the Supreme Court’s six-justice conservative majority in…

Roll Call · May 19

‘It doesn’t feel real’: witnesses describe shock and disbelief after San Diego mosque attack

Friends, family and strangers are reeling after latest mass shooting, an attack being investigated as hate crime

The Guardian - US · May 19