The Latest Breaking News from California

A lightning strike just annihilated this ‘Gold Rush’ town, and firefighters are powerless to stop it

These fires are destroying communities.

We Got This Covered · Sep 3, 2025

'Ketamine Queen' Pleads Guilty Over Matthew Perry Death

A dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" pleaded guilty to supplying the drugs that killed "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, when she appeared in a California court on Wednesday.

International Business Times · Sep 3, 2025

California, Oregon and Washington ally on vaccines in rebuke to Trump’s CDC

Three Democratic governors create West Coast Health Alliance amid growing turmoil at US health agency under RFK Jr

The Guardian - US · Sep 3, 2025

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida on heels of California liftoff (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Wednesday morning, Sep. 3, carrying 28 Starlink wireless internet satellites to join the company's growing megaconstellation.

Space · Sep 3, 2025

‘You might think you’re getting away with it’: California lawyer reveals the real reason Target ‘lets’ you steal. Here’s why it’s worse than you think

Theft is a costly headache for retailers large and small. Every year, millions and millions of dollars worth of items are pilfered from shelves and trucks across the country. To minimize losses, businesses are always looking for new ways to combat theft. Major international retailer Target may have hit upon…

The Mary Sue · Sep 3, 2025

Redistricting poised to spread ahead of midterm elections - Roll Call

A tit-for-tat style partisan congressional redistricting fight Republicans started in Texas appears ready to expand in the next few months.

Roll Call · Sep 3, 2025

California Driver Hits 3,000 Miles In A Model Y. Then He Sees How Much He Spent Charging

A California man calculated how much he saved driving his Model Y.

InsideEVs · Sep 3, 2025

Lorena becomes a hurricane off the western coast of Mexico, U.S. forecaster says

Hurricane Lorena has formed off the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

Homes destroyed as quick-moving wildfire burns through historic California Gold Rush town

The blaze, known as the 6-5 Fire, was caused by lightning, according to CalFire

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

What Do We Make Of The Boston Federal Judge Who Apologized For Not Knowing Emergency Docket Orders Are Precedential?

Judges who are unfamiliar with the workings of the emergency docket should be more cautious in granting emergency relief against the federal government.

Reason · Sep 3, 2025