The Latest Breaking News from California

Growing number of California sheriffs no longer respond to mental health calls

A shift away from police-led responses spreads, but gaps in crisis teams leave some communities exposed

The Guardian - US · Jan 2

New Year brings tragedy for Tommy Lee Jones after daughter of Hollywood legend found dead in California hotel

Victoria Jones was discovered by guest lying on the floor in the early hours of New Year's day.

We Got This Covered · Jan 2

Multi-Agency Operation in San Diego County Breaks Up Human Trafficking Ring, Rescues 19

According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 1,733 cases of human trafficking were reported in California in 2024, involving 3,603 victims.

Latin Times · Jan 1

‘I ordered my Uber to be around the corner’: California woman goes for a nightcap after clubbing with a new ‘gay’ friend. Then he forcibly kisses her

For a lot of women, a night out never comes without a parallel plan running in the background, such as who you’re with, how you’re getting home, where you’ll stand while waiting for a ride, and what you’ll do if something feels off.

The Mary Sue · Jan 1

Trump rants about rumors of fraud in Democrat-run states during Mar-a-Lago NYE speech to supporters: ‘It’s a giant scam’

The administration’s claims of fraud have dovetailed with the president’s frequent habit of disparaging Somali-Americans

The Independent UK · Jan 1

Trump backs away from deploying national guard in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland

Decision comes after DoJ stopped contesting California court’s ruling to return control of guard to state’s governor

The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2025

Prominent California farmer pleads not guilty to killing estranged wife in Arizona

A prominent California farmer pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the shooting death of his estranged wife at her home in an eastern Arizona mountain community

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

Woman goes to Disneyland in California. Then she tries to buy the viral Disney Hermes Birkin: ‘$19,000 for that’

Nothing screams “the happiest place on Earth” quite like spending five figures on a plain brown purse with zero Disney flair. A California woman was visiting Disneyland and thought she should check out the buzz surrounding the ‘Disney Hermès Birkin.’

The Mary Sue · Dec 31, 2025

Former senator and jewelry maker Ben Nighthorse Campbell who ‘accidentally’ became a politician dies at 92

The motorcycle-riding lawmaker and cattle rancher was considered a maverick even before he abruptly switched to the Republican Party

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

Every tortilla sold in California will need to have one extra ingredient in the New Year. Here’s why

Starting from January 1, makers of products using masa flour will be required to add folic acid to their mixture

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025