The Latest Breaking News from California

Ex-guard at California women’s prison sentenced to 224 years for sexual abuse

Gregory Rodriguez convicted of more than 60 charges of abusing women in his custody over nearly a decade

The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2025

Walmart to Pay $5.6 Million for Overcharging Shoppers

The retail giant's latest settlement highlights ongoing pricing accuracy issues and what consumers should know before their next shopping trip.

Kiplinger · Aug 14, 2025

Most Californians Prefer Independent Redistricting Despite Gavin Newsom's Push To Counter Texas Republicans

Most Californians prefer keeping an independent redistricting panel even as Gov. Gavin Newsom threatens to gerrymander the state to counter a push by Texas Republicans

Latin Times · Aug 14, 2025

Judge weighs whether Trump violated federal law by deploying National Guard to Los Angeles

A federal judge in San Francisco is weighing whether the Trump administration violated federal law by sending National Guard troops to accompany federal agents on immigration raids in Southern California

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

More Than 550 Mexicans Detained in Southern California Immigration Raids, Consulate Claims

The Mexican consulate in Southern California has confirmed that more than 550 people detained in recent weeks are Mexican nationals.

Latin Times · Aug 13, 2025

Zoë Kravitz offered Taylor Swift’s Beverly Hills mansion during California’s wildfires crisis

In a chat on a late night talk show, actress Zoë Kravitz revealed Taylor Swift generously offered her Beverly Hills mansion as a safe haven during California’s recent wildfires.

BANG Premier · Aug 13, 2025

Gavin Newsom praised for new online posting style: All Caps and mimicking Trump

California governor is taking on president over Republican gerrymandering efforts in Texas

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

No, blue whales aren't going silent off California. Here's why.

Reports of blue whales going silent off California don't reflect the findings of a recent study.

LiveScience · Aug 13, 2025

‘Death always feels imminent’: a moving Netflix documentary on prison, music and forgiveness

In Songs from the Hole, a man convicted of murder when he was a teenager finds healing in music during his sentence

The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2025

Dale Webster, surfer who rode waves for 14,642 consecutive days, dies aged 77

Dale Webster, who surfed every day for more than four decades in Northern California, has died at 77, leaving a legacy of unmatched dedication to the sport

The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2025