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Used electric vehicle batteries find new life bolstering the Texas grid

A company is repurposing the batteries to store electricity and sell it to the grid when power from wind and solar dwindles.

The Texas Tribune

Newsom fact checks Trump in real time after president claims California governor isn’t running in 2028

Gavin Newsom has emerged as one of the main opponents to President Trump, branding him ‘Dozy Don’ just days ago

The Independent UK

Is the hottest place on Earth blooming? Wildflowers bloom in California’s Death Valley after record winter rains in 2026

Southern California’s winter has felt unusually wet this year. Storm after storm rolled in, soaking cities and even the driest desert valleys. Now that moisture is starting to show its impact in a quieter, more colourful way. Wildflowers are popping up across desert landscapes that often look harsh and lifeless.…

The Times of India

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This Mid-Century House in LA Felt Too Segregated to Be a Family Home — Now It Gets the Balance Just Right Between Open-Concept and Intimate-Sized Rooms

Original mid-century design is given the full California cool treatment in this open-plan family home

Livingetc

Barbra Streisand’s Instagram Tribute To Olympic Medalist Alysa Liu Has People Calling Her Out

“It’s giving Abe Simpson.”

Bored Panda

GOV Newsom Pushes for Tariff Refund Checks, Saying Illegal Costs Hurt Working Families and Seniors

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for tariff refund checks after arguing that illegal and excessive import fees have quietly driven up prices for years—costs...

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California insurance non-renewals continue in 2026 while thousands of homeowners search for coverage

Opening your mailbox should not feel like a gamble, yet for millions of Californians, it does. You see that thin envelope from your carrier and your heart sinks before you even rip the seal. California insurance non-renewals are sweeping through the state again in 2026, and even some lower-risk ZIP…

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More than 30,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to end strike in California and Hawaii

An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers will return to work on Tuesday after a four-week strike in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi-palooza: Democrats praise lawmaker’s career at California convention

Officials at California Democratic convention celebrated the former House speaker’s advocacy as she prepares to retire

The Guardian - US

Seniors in California Are Missing a Key Protection That Could Stop a Rent Hike

Seniors in California often believe they are safe from sudden, life-altering housing costs. You worked hard, played by the rules, and expected your golden years to be stable. Unfortunately, a massive gap in state law is quietly draining the bank accounts of retirees across the Golden State. Furthermore, this protection…

Budget and the Bees

Photo Essay: The Californians Powering America

Powerful photos capture the lives and work of California immigrants whose contributions often go unseen or underappreciated. A selection of images from an exhibition at Los Angeles County libraries shows the range of visual stories on display through March.

Capital & Main

‘I’m like you’: Gavin Newsom draws flak after addressing Black voters on SAT scores

California governor Gavin Newsom spoke to a group of voters in Atlanta, Georgia, during an event promoting his memoir Young Man in a Hurry, where he discussed his own educational challenges. He addressed Black voters directly, saying he shared struggles similar to theirs.

The Times of India

DNA from Cigarette Solves California Murder Case, Identifies Teenager's Killer 44 Years Later

James Unick was found guilty in the 1982 murder of Sarah Geer after DNA evidence from a cigarette butt linked him to the crime.

International Business Times UK

America’s Richest Retirement Towns in 2026

For the second year running, Saratoga, California, is America's richest retirement town. The affluent Silicon Valley suburb ranked first in GOBankingRates' study on the nation's 50 richest retirement...

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MyLifeXP

Musk vs Newsom: The Social Media Ban for Teens That Sparked a National Firestorm

A new debate is shaking California. Should children under 16 need ID to open social media accounts? Gavin Newsom says the conversation is long overdue. Elon Musk says the logic behind it raises serious questions. Parents, lawmakers, and tech leaders are now part of a growing national discussion about safety,…

The Guardian - US

‘Trump’s reign of terror must end’: California Democrats plot national return to power

Emboldened by recent wins, elected officials gathered in San Francisco to share strategy for a midterm ‘reckoning’

Tom’s Hardware

Colorado law could force surveillance for 3D printers to prevent use for making gun parts — fourth state to propose new bans is expanding firearms laws to regulate digital files

Colorado is joining the growing list of states attempting to crack down on the manufacture of 3D printed “ghost guns,” joining New York, Washington, and California on a quest to expand firearms laws to regulate digital files and potentially ban 3D printers that are not under its surveillance.

GOBankingRates

Is Your West Coast State Quietly Draining Your Wealth? 5 More Affordable States for West Coasters to Grow Wealth

For many Americans, living on the West Coast is a dream.

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Falcon 9 rocket sets new reuse record on SpaceX's 2nd Starlink launch of the day (video)

Two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets, each carrying Starlink satellites, launched from California and Florida on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. The second booster set a new reuse record.

The Guardian - US

All nine bodies of skiers killed in California avalanche recovered

Six additional skiers survived tragedy in Sierra Nevadas near Lake Tahoe, a popular winter sport destination

The Independent UK

Brother tracked down sister swept up in Utah avalanche but wasn’t able to save her

11-year-old girl died in the hospital, police say

The Independent UK

All 9 bodies of backcountry skiers recovered in rescue operation after California avalanche

Recovery efforts had been suspended for several days due to heavy snow and the persistent threat of further avalanches

The Independent UK

Olympic medalist Eileen Gu claps back after JD Vance suggests she should compete for the US instead of China

Gu competed for China in this year’s Winter Olympics, but was born and raised in San Francisco, California

The Independent UK

A helicopter heads into California’s Sierra Nevada as crews battle brutal conditions to recover 8

Crews are working to recover victims after an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada killed eight people and left one missing

The Guardian - US

‘They were mothers, wives, friends’: how a ski trip turned deadly in the California mountains

A picture is emerging of one of the worst avalanche disasters in US history, and the women among a tight-knit group of friends who died

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