The Latest Breaking News from California

Wild pigs with ‘bright blue’ flesh are again showing up around California and causing concern

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said it had received reports of the bizarre occurrence in March

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

In Banning Plastics, California Might Accidentally Ban Youth ATVs and Dirt Bikes

PFAS, or forever chemicals, are both bad for the environment and people. California is attempting to ban them from youth products. But in doing so, it might ban ATVs, dirt bikes, and more.

RideApart · Aug 6, 2025

Video shows wildfire rip through California as crews fight back flames

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The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Nvidia AI Chips Worth $28 Million Illegally Shipped To China, Two Chinese Citizens Charged In California Smuggling Case

Two Chinese nationals in California have been charged with smuggling millions of dollars’ worth of Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) AI chips to China in violation of U.S. export controls, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday.

Benzinga · Aug 6, 2025

US charges Chinese nationals with illegally shipping Nvidia chips to China

Prosecutors say two men ‘knowingly and willfully’ used California-based company to evade export controls on AI chips.

Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2025

'A pure challenge of athlete versus course' - Former mountain bike world champion Kate Courtney debuts at Leadville 100 after forced rest from wrist surgery

California native forgoes immediate return to MTB World Cups to challenge herself 'like a sprinter taking on a marathon'

Cycling News · Aug 5, 2025

Can the FBI arrest the Democratic Texas lawmakers who left the state in protest?

Texas House Democrats left the state to break quorum to try to stop Republicans from drawing new congressional maps that add as many as five seats for the GOP

The Guardian - US · Aug 5, 2025

Timelapse shows 72,000 acre Gifford Fire spread as firefighters battle to contain blaze

The Gifford Fire burning across south-central California has now reached 72,000 acres, according to officials, with dramatic timelapse footage showing its spread.

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

ICE Agrees to Stop Posing as Police During South California Home Arrests in Court Settlement

ICE officers in Southern California are no longer permitted to identify themselves as local or state police or use deceptive tactics to enter homes during enforcement actions

Latin Times · Aug 5, 2025

From Taboo To Tech: Fellow Health's $24M Raise Signals Big Shift In Men's Reproductive Health

Fellow Health just raised $24 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its cash haul across multiple offerings to $48 million. The San Leandro, California startup advances male reproductive health through "patient-centric testing solutions" and plans to use the capital infusion to expand its mail-in semen analysis services.  

Benzinga · Aug 5, 2025