The Latest Breaking News from California

Tech’s politics push at home and abroad

We report from California’s Silicon Valley, where billionaires pour money into midterms, and the AI Impact summit, where India pushes back on ‘AI monopoly’ held by US and China

The Guardian - US · Feb 24

Gavin Newsom Under Fire: Nicki Minaj Claims Governor Treated Black Audience 'Like Children'

California Governor Gavin Newsom faces criticism after making comments about his SAT score during a book tour stop in Atlanta, sparking a debate with Nicki Minaj.

International Business Times UK · Feb 24

5 Cities Where Pre-Retirees Make the Most Money

See the U.S. cities where pre-retirees have the highest incomes -- and what it means for their retirement planning, savings goals and lifestyle choices.

GOBankingRates · Feb 24

This Mid-Century House in LA Felt Too Segregated to Be a Family Home — Now It Gets the Balance Just Right Between Open-Concept and Intimate-Sized Rooms

Original mid-century design is given the full California cool treatment in this open-plan family home

Livingetc · Feb 24

Barbra Streisand’s Instagram Tribute To Olympic Medalist Alysa Liu Has People Calling Her Out

“It’s giving Abe Simpson.”

Bored Panda · Feb 23

GOV Newsom Pushes for Tariff Refund Checks, Saying Illegal Costs Hurt Working Families and Seniors

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for tariff refund checks after arguing that illegal and excessive import fees have quietly driven up prices for years—costs...

Saving Advice · Feb 23

California insurance non-renewals continue in 2026 while thousands of homeowners search for coverage

Opening your mailbox should not feel like a gamble, yet for millions of Californians, it does. You see that thin envelope from your carrier and your heart sinks before you even rip the seal. California insurance non-renewals are sweeping through the state again in 2026, and even some lower-risk ZIP…

Budget and the Bees · Feb 23

More than 30,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to end strike in California and Hawaii

An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers will return to work on Tuesday after a four-week strike in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Nancy Pelosi-palooza: Democrats praise lawmaker’s career at California convention

Officials at California Democratic convention celebrated the former House speaker’s advocacy as she prepares to retire

The Guardian - US · Feb 23

Seniors in California Are Missing a Key Protection That Could Stop a Rent Hike

Seniors in California often believe they are safe from sudden, life-altering housing costs. You worked hard, played by the rules, and expected your golden years to be stable. Unfortunately, a massive gap in state law is quietly draining the bank accounts of retirees across the Golden State. Furthermore, this protection…

Budget and the Bees · Feb 23