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9 Famous TV and Movie Homes You Can Own — If You Have Many Millions in the Bank

Here are nine of the most iconic fictional homes with the calculated real-life financial requirements to own these properties.

GOBankingRates

Cops Say This Parking Move Is a Magnet for $300 Fines—And It’s Catching California Men Off Guard

Imagine waking up to a $300 fine for parking in your own driveway. That’s exactly what’s happening to California homeowners (especially men), who unknowingly violate obscure local zoning codes. Police departments and code enforcement officers across the state are cracking down on a parking habit that many assume is perfectly…

Clever Dude

Medi-Cal’s $130K Asset Trap: Why Your January Bank Balance Could Stop Your Coverage

If you are a California senior who has spent the last two years breathing a sigh of relief regarding your healthcare eligibility, that peace of...

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Nasa announces timeline of astronauts’ early departure from ISS due to ‘serious’ medical issue

Space agency said crew of four will leave ISS next week with goal of touching down in California on 15 January

The Guardian - US

The tech letting prisoners see the other side of the world without leaving their cell

‘I went to Thailand, man!’

The Independent UK

What Kind of Immunity for ICE Agents?

A guest post by Prof. Michael Mannheimer.

Reason

California Plans To Plug The EV Tax Credit Gap With $200 Million

The state is proposing to set aside hundreds of millions of dollars in EV incentives to make up for the loss of the federal tax credit.

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‘Boom, he’s out’: bear living ‘rent-free’ under California home has been removed

The 550lb black bear was drawn out with paintball guns after it had resided under the home for more than a month

The Guardian - US

Lyft and Uber drivers protest over rise of self-driving robotaxis

Waymo is owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet

The Independent UK

California is completely drought-free for the first time in 25 years

Some wet years and recent winter storms have helped bring the state out of drought after years of insufficient rainfall

The Guardian - US

Newsom faces another multibillion-dollar budget shortfall in his last year as California governor

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration says Friday the state is facing a $2.9 billion budget deficit

The Independent UK

Ellen DeGeneres Quits England Exile for $27m California Home After Trump Win—Where Is She Now?

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have quietly returned to California after their brief English countryside exile, purchasing a $27.4 million Montecito mansion just months after fleeing the US following Trump's 2024 election victory.

International Business Times UK

California homeowner rolls out 'unwelcome' mat for black bear living under his house

A huge black bear has finally been evicted from a crawl space under a Los Angeles area house where it had been living since Thanksgiving

The Independent UK

Huge 550lb bear living under man’s house finally evicted after months long ordeal

The black bear living under Ken Johnson’s home in California has caused thousands of dollars in damage

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Cary Elwes was thankful for acting escape after losing his home in California wildfires

Cary Elwes was relieved to be able to focus on his part in the film Dead Man's Wire after losing his home in last year's devastating California wildfires.

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Celebrities Are Buying Homes in This Surprising City — See How Much It Costs

La Quinta, California, a small city in the Coachella Valley roughly two hours from Los Angeles, is emerging as a luxury real estate stronghold.

Reason

Culture War Politics Have Been Costly for This California Town

Huntington Beach's elected officials are pursuing performative MAGA policymaking and keep losing in the courts.

Newslaundry

Vembu’s lawyer claims $1.7 billion bond order ‘invalid’, Pramila’s lawyer says it remains in force

On January 8, 2026, The News Minute published an exclusive story reporting a California court’s order directing Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu to post a $1.7 billion bond to protect his ex-wife Pramila Srinivasan’s rights in their ongoing divorce case.

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The Independent UK

North Carolina may lose $50M in federal funds over flawed immigrant trucker licenses

The U.S. Transportation Department says North Carolina could lose nearly $50 million in federal funding if the state doesn’t revoke commercial driver’s licenses from immigrants who aren't qualify to hold them

Fortune

Google billionaire Larry Page copies the Jeff Bezos playbook, buying a $173 million Miami compound that will save him millions in taxes

Critics warned a wealth tax in California would lead to a billionaire exodus. Florida says come on in, the water's warm.

Roll Call

California Rep. Julie Brownley is latest Democrat to retire

Democratic Rep. Julia Brownley announced Thursday that she wouldn’t seek reelection, opening up a deep-blue Southern California seat.

Capital & Main

Can California’s New Immigrant Laws Help — and Hold Up in Court?

Experts are watching whether state protections can help shield immigrants from Trump’s crackdown and survive legal challenges.

We Got This Covered

‘Someone got paid’: California Prius buyer desperate for answers as $15K downpayment vanishes in a puff

Shady math, or consumer error?

Golf Monthly

Scottie Scheffler Reveals Where He'll Start 2026 PGA Tour Season

Scottie Scheffler has added his name to a big-name American Express field with the World No.1 to start his new season in California

International Business Times UK

Prince Harry Revelation: Why Duke Allegedly Regrets 'Blindsiding' Late Queen Elizabeth Over Royal Exit

Prince Harry now regrets 'blindsiding' the late Queen Elizabeth II over his 2020 Megxit announcement. His California life reflects a calculated escape from royal constraints despite lingering guilt about the protocol breach that shook the monarchy.

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