The Latest Breaking News from California

Historic March heatwave in US west shatters high-temperature records

Some highs in California, Nevada and Arizona recorded at 25-35F above normal, with widespread alerts and closures

The Guardian - US · Mar 19

American Citizen Reportedly Takes Over Jalisco Cartel; Could Complicate U.S. Efforts to Target Him

Juan Carlos Valencia González, the California-born stepson of slain Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," has emerged as the apparent new head of the organization.

Latin Times · Mar 19

States seek to unmask federal immigration agents -- and their own police

Proposals to prohibit federal immigration agents from wearing masks are gaining new life in states

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Democrat senator slams Gavin Newsom over Nick Shirley tweet

John Fetterman stands up for conservative YouTuber after California governor responds to his allegations of widespread fraud in his state with a cruel meme

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Many work to reconcile César Chavez's labor rights activist legacy with sexual abuse allegations

Many people across the U.S. are working to reconcile the legacy of the long-admired Latino icon César Chavez with stunning allegations that he sexually abused girls and women

The Independent UK · Mar 19

César Chavez and Dolores Huerta led a movement that won better wages and conditions for farmworkers

Dolores Huerta and the late César Chavez are both credited with leading a movement that got growers to negotiate for better wages and working conditions for farm workers

The Independent UK · Mar 19

California community ties all-time March temperature record in the US

A tiny desert community in Southern California has tied the highest March temperature ever recorded in the U.S. The 108 degree day in North Shore, California, came amid a record-breaking winter heat wave in the Southwest that will stretch into the weekend and could produce even higher temperatures

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Google co-founder spends $45m in fight against California billionaire tax

Sergey Brin gives $25m on top of $20m he’s already given to Super Pac trying to block state’s proposed 5% wealth tax

The Guardian - US · Mar 18

‘You were dead wrong’: California woman grabs shoe at Chanel. Then a worker tells her another woman has the other one—and it’s the last pair

Shoe shopping is an entertaining form of retail therapy. Once the perfect shoe captures the heart, it’s a race to purchase it right away. The adrenaline is more amplified if it’s the last pair in the store. 

The Mary Sue · Mar 18

Can AI Cause A California Commercial Vehicle Accident?

Commercial vehicles encompass semi-trailers, delivery vans, buses, and all other vehicle types that transport cargo for business purposes. However, just like with any technology, risks and mistakes are imminent. Can inaccurate or faulty AI cause a commercial vehicle accident? Keep reading to learn more.

International Business Times · Mar 18