The Latest Breaking News from California

ICE agents broke US citizen’s arm as they detained him in California, officials say

Ricardo Gonzalez was injured and taken to hospital after confrontation in Long Beach, according to officials

The Guardian - US · Oct 19

California’s EV Push Goes Beyond Giving Buyers $3,500

Nearly 12,000 buyers have used the state’s new rebates. California is also updating how much charging infrastructure its growing EV fleet will need.

InsideEVs · Oct 19

In the 1950s, California brought in Cape ivy as an ornamental vine; it spread across 500,000+ acres, cutting native seedling variety by as much as 95%

Cape ivy, introduced to California in the 1950s for ornamental purposes, has turned into a destructive invasive species. Its rapid growth shades native plants and competes for essential resources, leading to a significant loss of biodiversity in many regions. Efforts to eliminate this resilient vine have been challenging, but new…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Cindy Crawford's Son Cause of Death: What We Know About Presley Gerber's Suspected Overdose and Final Rehab Stay

Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, reportedly died at a California rehabilitation residence in September, with his cause of death still undetermined as police investigate a suspected overdose.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

How Can Spouses Prepare Financially for a Divorce?

Money can become a source of real anxiety when a marriage ends in California. There may be a mortgage to pay, children to support, retirement savings to protect, and questions about who can afford to stay in the family home.

inkl · Oct 19

California’s $6.27 million meatpacking warehouse revival creates 51 jobs

A vacant former meatpacking plant in Fresno, California, was transformed into a $6.27 million community food hub after years of environmental planning and cleanup. Opened in May 2024, the 6,800-square-foot Saint Rest + Food to Share Hub provides food distribution, nutrition education and community programmes, while helping create 51 jobs.

The Times of India · Oct 18

Katie Zacharia's Push for Fox News Interviews Reportedly Backfired and Ended Her Five-Day White House Stint

Reported texts show Katie Zacharia sought more Fox News appearances before her five-day White House tenure ended amid criticism of her interviews and scrutiny of her legal credentials.

International Business Times UK · Oct 18

A California town’s beaches are washing away. Can its residents turn the tide?

Rapid coastal erosion threatens coastal homes and economies, and as Super El Niño rounds the corner, a town is reckoning with the reality of climate crisis

The Guardian - US · Oct 18

How Trump’s justice department is shattering practice of political neutrality as midterms loom

From the attorney general stumping for Republican candidates to federal agents raiding the home of a Democratic congresswoman up for re-election, the department is violating longstanding norms

The Guardian - US · Oct 18

America's Generational School Shooting Trauma: Survivor Mom Coaches Son Through Oregon Attack 25 Years Later

A California school shooting survivor drew on her past trauma to comfort her son during the Oregon school attack, highlighting the lasting impact on families.

International Business Times UK · Oct 18