The Latest Breaking News from California

Family members identify victims of shooting at toddler’s birthday party in California

Dead included children, aged eight, nine and 14, and a 21-year-old man who were shot at a banquet hall

The Guardian - US · Dec 2, 2025

‘This thing is digging into my house’: California man dealing with terrifying houseguest that won’t leave

It just refuses to leave this man's crawlspace

We Got This Covered · Dec 2, 2025

Billionaire Environmental Activist Seeking To Succeed Gavin Newsom As Governor, Saying Corporations Need To Pay Their Fair Share Again

Billionaire businessman and environmental activist Tom Steyer has officially launched his campaign for California governor, joining a crowded field of Democrats and Republicans aiming to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom. 

Benzinga · Dec 2, 2025

Gavin Newsom Mocks Hegseth Over Meme About Franklin The Turtle Killing 'Narco Terrorists': 'Just Go To Prison, Pete'

California Governor Gavin Newsom mocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the latter published a meme showing children's cartoon Franklin the turtle shooting "narco terrorists" with a rocket-propelled grenade.

Latin Times · Dec 2, 2025

A list of mass killings in the United States this year

The latest mass killing in the United States occurred Saturday when three children ages 8, 9 and 14, and an adult were killed in a shooting at a child’s birthday party in California

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

Uber Takes Aim at the Bottom Lines of Billboard Personal Injury Lawyers

Uber has filed lawsuits and proposed a ballot initiative, in California, to curb settlements it claims are falsely inflated by some personal injury lawyers.

Kiplinger · Dec 2, 2025

SpaceX launches 60th mission of the year from California (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 27 Starlink internet satellites early Tuesday morning (Dec. 2). It was the company's 60th liftoff of 2025 from the Golden State.

Space · Dec 2, 2025

Southern California man gets an unwanted housemate: A black bear in his crawl space

A bear in Southern California has taken up residence in the crawlspace under a man's home

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

‘Mexican Spiderman’: The internet’s new favorite superhero saves others in harrowing California mall shooting

His Spidey senses said, "Shooter!"

We Got This Covered · Dec 1, 2025

‘Beloved’ radiologist and his wife shot dead in ‘targeted’ daylight double murder in front of their upscale California home

Investigators say a suicide that took place hours later about 75 miles away may be related to the double murder

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025