The Latest Breaking News from California

Meet the SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts launching to the ISS on July 31

Crew-11 will launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 31 atop a Falcon 9 rocket, if all goes to plan.

Space · Jul 25, 2025

Grant Cardone Lost ‘Half’ of His $65 Million Mansion in Cali Wildfire, Says ‘Revolt and Protest’ New Plan to Turn Land Into Low-Income Housing

Grant Cardone criticizes California's wildfire response and rebuilding policies, calling them government overreach after losing his Malibu mansion.

Barchart · Jul 25, 2025

Undocumented Farmworkers in California Struggle to Stay Safe as Temperatures and Fears Rise: 'The Body Just Gives Out'

Southern California recently experienced forecasted triple‑digit heat waves, compounding risks for outdoor workers already under pressure from immigration fears

Latin Times · Jul 25, 2025

US and Mexico sign accord to combat Tijuana River sewage flowing across the border

The United States and Mexico have signed an agreement outlining specific steps, funds and a timetable to clean up the longstanding problem of the Tijuana River pouring sewage across the border and polluting California beaches

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

California: appeals court blocks background checks for ammunition buyers

California gun owners hail ‘huge win’ after appeals court, in 2-1 vote, finds first-of-its-kind law is unconstitutional

The Guardian - US · Jul 24, 2025

A fifth of California homes are investor-owned as state’s affordability crisis deepens – report

New figures show that the Golden state’s rate of investor-owned homes is 19%, with mountain regions up to 83%

The Guardian - US · Jul 24, 2025

Appeals court says California law requiring background checks for ammunition is unconstitutional

A federal appeals court says a California law requiring background checks to buy bullets is unconstitutional

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

As Tesla Gambles With Its Right to Sell EVs in California, How Should You Play TSLA Stock?

Tesla faces a high-stakes legal battle in California that could suspend its right to sell vehicles in its largest U.S. market just as revenue and profitability are slipping, raising urgent questions for investors about the future of TSLA stock.

Barchart · Jul 24, 2025

California Is Advancing a Bill To Punish Social Media Companies for Not Suppressing Speech

Senate Bill 771 would fine platforms up to $1 million if their algorithms relay hate speech to users.

Reason · Jul 24, 2025

California Man Accused of Carrying Wife's Dismembered Body Onto Public Train in Suitcase, Case Hits Roadblock

The murder case against Valentino Gutierrez is on hold after his attorneys raised concerns about his mental fitness, delaying prosecution for the brutal 2018 killing and dismemberment of his wife.

Latin Times · Jul 24, 2025