The Latest Breaking News from California

The Missing CalFresh Expansion Why Thousands of Families Have Not Received Their New March Payment

California operates one of the largest food assistance networks in the country. The state frequently updates its CalFresh program to adjust for the high cost of living. A recent policy update promised an expansion of benefits starting in March 2026. The state planned to adjust income thresholds and minimum payouts…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Mar 31

Buckle up! Gas soars past $4 a gallon for first time since 2022 - and shows no signs of slowing down amid Iran war

Prices in at least two California cities have already eclipsed $6 per gallon

The Independent UK · Mar 31

Woman Sexually Assaulted at Whole Foods By Man Who Exposed His Genitals And Pressed Them Against Her Ear

A shocking sexual assault at a Whole Foods in Valencia, California, was captured on camera. Authorities are seeking public help to identify the suspect

International Business Times UK · Mar 31

California Targets AI Hiring Tools With New Rules Requiring Bias Checks and Applicant Disclosure

If you’ve applied for a job recently, there’s a good chance artificial intelligence played a role in deciding whether your resume made it through. Now,...

Saving Advice · Mar 30

Life Time Grand Prix 2026

US collection of off-road races offers $350,000 overall series purse plus $240,000 across six individual events

Cycling News · Mar 30

‘Orgasmic meditation’ company founder gets 9 years in prison in forced labor case

Daedone’s lawyers presented over 200 character letters to the court, including one from CNN’s Van Jones

The Independent UK · Mar 30

Marine corporal accused of stealing and selling weapons from California's Camp Pendleton

A U.S. Marine who was an ammunition specialist at California’s Camp Pendleton is charged with stealing ammo and weapons, including a shoulder-fired missile system, and conspiring to sell them in Arizona

The Independent UK · Mar 30

From Rainforest Discovery to FDA Pipeline: Immune Modulation Advances a 30-Year Scientific Journey Toward Parkinson's Innovation

Immune Modulation, Inc., a California-based biotech company founded in 1995, is translating a plant-derived compound into a drug candidate now being prepared for regulatory pathways in Parkinson's disease.

International Business Times · Mar 30

A Modern Gold Rush Emerges in California And One 40-Acre Property Sits at the Center of It

Amid the growing attention surrounding the Salton Sea sits a parcel of land that places buyers directly within the unfolding opportunity. The property spans 40 acres in Riverside County, positioned along the northern edge of the Salton Sea in an area known for geothermal activity and mineral-rich underground brine.

International Business Times · Mar 30

Big change for California small businesses: No more SBA loans for non-citizens

California could see big changes following a decision by the Small Business Administration that green-card holders no longer qualify for loans

The Independent UK · Mar 30