The Latest Breaking News from California

Rare two-headed snake hatches at pet store in 1-in-100,000 occurrence

A California pet store has unveiled an extraordinarily rare two-headed snake.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

California's Environmental Regulations Are a Mess. Why Won't Lawmakers Fix Them?

The California Environmental Quality Act has created a regulatory nightmare.

Reason · May 2, 2025

Backyard Barnyard: Rising Egg Prices Prompt Hen Hires In US

Stung by the rocketing price of eggs -- and US supermarkets rationing a basic breakfast staple -- Yong-mi Kim decided to get some chickens to secure her own supply in southern California.

International Business Times · May 2, 2025

International Students Get an Education in Fear

How Trump’s treatment of foreign students risks budgetary crises for schools and a national brain drain.

Capital & Main · May 1, 2025

At the Races: Breaking ranks - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including ranked choice voting and new campaign bids.

Roll Call · May 1, 2025

25 best restaurants in the USA ranked (and an eatery in Disney World makes the cut)

California’s The French Laundry and Guy Savoy in Las Vegas both make the list, which is compiled by an analysis of millions of reviews

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Gap and DÔEN Are Broadening Their Sartorial Horizons With Their Second Collaboration

The lineup includes another round of California vintage-inspired must-haves as DÔEN once gain reinterprets classic Gap designs.

Fashion Times · May 1, 2025

Northern California town's sugary soda tax is first to defy state ban

A voter-approved tax on sugary drinks has taken effect in the beachside community of Santa Cruz on the California coast

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Jenson Button’s wife reveals London thief stole $333,000 worth of valuables

Jenson Button's wife, Brittny Button, was targeted by a thief in London following a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway with the former F1 driver. The model’s Goyard suitcase, which contained more than $333,000 worth of handbags, jewelry and sentimental items, was swiped outside London’s St Pancras station in February.  She told…

Motorsport · Apr 30, 2025

LA County pays out $4 billion to victims abused in juvenile facilities and foster homes - the largest payment in US history

Record settlement comes after a 2020 California law waiving the statute of limitations and giving sexual abuse survivors three years to come forward

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025