The Latest Breaking News from California

America’s favourite vegetable could be hit by California drought: over 90% of fresh broccoli comes from the state, while severe drought may cut shipments sharply

The ongoing drought in California threatens the broccoli supply of the entire nation. Estimates indicate that shipment reductions could exceed twenty percent if conditions worsen. Experts propose that by growing more broccoli on the East Coast, costs related to supply chains could decrease and food miles reduced, leading to a…

The Times of India · Aug 20

Norman Harris on the future of Norman’s Rare Guitars and why he finally decided to sell: “When you’re faced with a major health scare, things become a lot more real”

The man behind behind Tarzana, California’s most famous guitar store discusses his legacy, the vintage market today and where it’s headed in the future

Guitar World · Aug 20

Beginning in 1877, Japan imported California rainbow trout for food and sport fishing; escaped fish later competed with native salmonids and disrupted their spawning grounds

In 1877, Japan imported rainbow trout from California for culinary and recreational purposes. However, these fish escaped their aquaculture environments and began to disrupt local ecosystems by competing with indigenous species. They overlap critical feeding habitats and can decimate the eggs of native fish. Additionally, rainbow trout frequently engage in…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

State cracks down on out-of-state plates, giving drivers six weeks to register their cars properly

Maryland residents have until October 1 to register their cars in the state before facing fines

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Some of Meta's safety tools were 'designed to fail': witness

OAKLAND (UNITED STATES) - A former employee testified on Wednesday that some of Meta's safety tools for Facebook and Instagram were "designed to fail," contradicting the company's defense strategy in a landmark trial in California.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

New details emerge a month after San Francisco hotel worker Chantel Brooks went missing

Chantel Brooks, 36, was last seen leaving a CVS in Fairfield, California, in the early hours of July 17

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Unionized Delivery Drivers Vs. Deliveries

Across the country, the Teamsters union is at war with companies trying to ship more things to your door for less money.

Reason · Aug 19

California tightens tire rules: New standards could save drivers money but eliminate many tires

The California regulatory board has officially sanctioned fresh guidelines aimed at enhancing replacement tire energy efficiency. Stricter regulations are set to be implemented in 2029 and once again in 2033. These measures are designed to minimize fuel consumption and lower costs for consumers. However, tire manufacturers have expressed worries regarding…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

In 1988, a California couple began restoring their 136-acre family farm; decades later, it has become a thriving habitat for birds, quail and even cougars

Peter Hunter kneels beside a clump of young willows clinging to the edge of Dry Creek. The slender shoots are leafless but supple, a faint tinge of red promising spring growth. On the bank above him, Hunter eyes hundreds of seedlings, cottonwoods, redbud, and other shrubs pushing up through protective…

The Times of India · Aug 19

The fight to protect a trans landmark in California from ICE’s biggest contractor

Compton’s Cafeteria is one of the earliest examples of LGBTQ+ resistance. Today, a prison company occupies the site

The Guardian - US · Aug 19