The Latest Breaking News from California

Acting AG Todd Blanche Directs California Prosecutor to Seek Death Penalty for Three Alleged MS-13 Members

Last May, prosecutors announced charges against Dennis Anaya Urias, Grevil Zelaya Santiago and Roberto Carlos Aguilar in the killing of a former MS-13 member who was assisting law enforcement in a federal racketeering and methamphetamine trafficking case.

Latin Times · Apr 9

'Riding a fireball through atmosphere': How Artemis II astronauts will return to Earth

The Orion spacecraft will fall over 120,000 metres in 13 minutes and travel to a special "splashdown" site off the coast of California.

Euronews · Apr 9

Despite Apocalyptic Warnings, California Fast Food Wage Hike Didn’t Kill Jobs

UC Berkeley study finds employment held steady — and only pennies were added to menu prices.

Capital & Main · Apr 9

Some California Shoppers Are Noticing Shrinking Products — And It’s Costing Them More

If you’ve walked down a grocery aisle lately and felt like something was “off,” you’re not imagining it. Many California shoppers are noticing that familiar products are getting smaller while prices stay the same—or even rise. This phenomenon, often called shrinkflation, is quietly reshaping how people shop and budget. What…

Budget and the Bees · Apr 8

Man shot by ICE in California is not gang member, attorney says

The attorney disputed claims that Mendoza has a warrant out for his arrest in El Salvador

The Independent UK · Apr 8

California Man Who Co-Founded Mexican Cartel Faces Potential Life Sentence After Pleading Guilty To U.S. Charges

A California man who co-founded a notorious Mexican drug cartel has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges in the U.S., which could land him in prison for life.

International Business Times · Apr 8

As Shrinking Colorado River Imperils California Agriculture, Data Centers Seek More Water

Imperial Valley’s only water source continues to decline due to overuse, drought and climate change, leaving industries and residents grappling with the implications.

Capital & Main · Apr 8

'They're Going To Go Elsewhere': Steve Forbes on Why Taxing the Rich Backfires

"For the first time since California came into the union," the publisher and businessman says, "they're having out-migration."

Reason · Apr 8

Democrat Candidate Eric Swalwell Denies Sexual Misconduct Claims as Allegations Roil California Governor's Race

Rep. Eric Swalwell is forcefully denying online allegations of sexual misconduct that surfaced just weeks before California's June 2 gubernatorial primary, calling the claims flatly false as they spread across social media and begin to collide with an already volatile campaign season.

Latin Times · Apr 8

‘Made a promise’: Gavin Newsom exposes the most shameless lie Trump ever fed to the American people

California Governor Gavin Newsom has once again brought President Donald Trump’s ‘President of Peace’ claims under intense scrutiny, highlighting a stark contrast between the president’s promises and his recent actions. On April 7, 2026, Newsom took to X, posting a direct challenge to the narrative Trump has consistently presented. 

The Mary Sue · Apr 8