The Latest Breaking News from California

California Risks Repeating Minnesota's Billion-Dollar Fraud Disaster as Whistleblowers Expose $250 Billion in Alleged Waste

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton and controller hopeful Herb Morgan demand federal investigation after whistleblower tips reveal alleged systematic looting.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5

California Men Are Getting Fined for This Common Garage and Driveway Habit Without Realizing It’s Illegal

Imagine waking up to a $1,500 fine for parking your car in your own driveway. That’s exactly what happened to multiple California residents, including a San Francisco couple who had parked in the same spot for over 30 years. The issue? Local zoning codes prohibit parking in front of a…

Clever Dude · Jan 5

California's Ban on Openly Carrying Guns Is Unconstitutional, 9th Circuit Says

The ruling, which emphasizes the lack of historical support for such a law, is unlikely to survive en banc review.

Reason · Jan 5

Doing Dry January? How Much Money It Can Save You in 50 US Cities

GOBankingRates surveyed the cost of beer in 50 major cities to illustrate just how much you can save if you practice Dry January.

GOBankingRates · Jan 5

Morrissey cancels two 2026 shows

Morrissey has postponed a California show due to "an adverse reaction to a prescription medication", and a second gig of his in the state has also been axed.

BANG Premier · Jan 5

What life looks like a year after the deadly Los Angeles wildfires in photos

In an empty lot in Altadena, California, the ground is covered by a soft blanket of small white wildflowers. But before the blooms, there was toxic ash and melted metal, as well as the remnants of family heirlooms and a home that once stood. One year after the devastating wildfires…

The Independent UK · Jan 5

93-year-old California man arrested for allegedly shooting wife in their car

Richard Hocking allegedly rang police and turned himself in following the incident on January 3, in the Bay Area

The Independent UK · Jan 5

High tides and heavy rain flood parts of California’s Bay Area

King tides cause highest floodwaters in decades for area, while people are rescued from trapped cars and roads close

The Guardian - US · Jan 4

Rain continues in parts of California reeling from flooding and high tides

Crews cleared mud from key California highways as forecasters warned that more thunderstorms were on the way after downpours and high tides caused flooding, prompting road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars

The Independent UK · Jan 4

California Lost Nearly Half a Million Private-Sector Jobs After Immigration Enforcement Intensified, Report Finds

California lost an estimated 447,000 private-sector jobs between May and September after federal immigration enforcement intensified, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Jan 4