The Latest Breaking News from California

Heartbreak as Canadian Dad Dies Trying to Save 5-Year-Old Daughter Swept Out to Sea and Still Missing

A Canadian father died trying to rescue his 5-year-old daughter swept into the sea during California's severe weather, with search efforts ongoing.

International Business Times UK · Nov 17, 2025

Scoop: AOC's ad outscores Newsom's in California redistricting campaign

The report is a sign the progressive star could be a formidable opponent against Newsom — even in his home state — in a presidential primary.

Axios · Nov 16, 2025

50 Cities With the Highest Mortgage Balances in 2025 — 23 Are in California

See which U.S. cities have the highest mortgage balances in the United States. California dominates the list at 23, while Florida rounds out the top five.

GOBankingRates · Nov 16, 2025

Dad dies and 5-year-old daughter missing after huge waves pull them off beach on California coast

Sheriff and Coast Guard scour the Central Coast as severe weather hammers the state

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025

Atmospheric river hits Southern California with risks of flash floods in fire-ravaged areas, ccoast

An unusually strong storm system called an atmospheric river was dousing Southern California on Saturday, prompting flood warnings in areas of coastal Los Angeles County that recently were ravaged by wildfires

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025

California teen wrecks his gas-powered bike, bursts into flames. Then he emerges with just one small injury

The driver is in a much worse situation.

We Got This Covered · Nov 14, 2025

Business groups ask Supreme Court to pause California climate reporting laws in emergency appeal

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is asking the Supreme Court to pause new California laws expected to require thousands of companies to report emissions and climate-risk information

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Cigarette Taxes Push Smokers to Black Markets, Costing States Billions in Lost Revenue

Punitive levies drive black markets, fuel criminal enterprises, and—perhaps counterintuitively—help people evade the tax man.

Reason · Nov 14, 2025

Atmospheric river douses Southern California, threatening rockslides in LA's fire-ravaged areas

An unusually strong storm system called an atmospheric river is dousing Southern California

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Who won the eight major MLB regular season awards in 2025?

Who won the eight major MLB regular season awards in 2025? We take a look at the top pitcher, rookie, manager and MVP in each league.

The Sports Daily · Nov 14, 2025