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California family exits Captain Crab without paying. Then one of the alleged offenders explains why she did it: ‘Anybody who know me know I stay with money’

Shame is the only tactic restaurants have left.

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California's Local Governments Want State Taxpayers To Pay More, More, More

California local governments of every size are crying poor as they struggle with budget shortfalls.

Reason

Jennifer Aniston’s 'Door-Less' Living Room Is a Lesson in Warm Minimalism – It’s the Most Inviting Way to Live in 2026

Jen's biophilic design trick that dissolves boundaries, expands sightlines, and brings California-cool modernism to your home

Homes & Gardens

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‘The ramblings of a mad king:’ Gavin Newsom leads scornful Democratic reaction to Trump speech

California Gov. Gavin Newsom warns President Donald Trump’s primetime address alleging past vote meddling was really about ‘laying the groundwork to rig this election’

The Independent UK

California braces for its sharkiest summer in a decade – but experts say don’t panic

Young great white sharks are returning in large numbers, but researchers say humans are not on the menu

The Guardian - US

Analyst Says Americans Spent '$308 Million More' on Gas in a Day as Prices Near $4 a Gallon

The surge in oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East has caused a spike in gas prices, with GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan saying the situation has gas very close to reaching $4/gallon again.

Benzinga

Five things to know about Trump's election fraud allegations

President Trump declassified intelligence to support his election fraud claims. He has repeatedly claimed the 2020 elections were rigged. These claims push for a restrictive voter ID law called the SAVE America Act. Intelligence reports and independent studies have undercut several of his claims. The SAVE America Act faces challenges…

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Taco Bell lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms linked to US cyclosporiasis outbreak

Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Yum Brands' Taco Bell restaurants by California-based supplier Taylor Farms ‌has been identified by investigators as a potential source of contamination in the cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people in the United States, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing two individuals familiar…

Bangkok Post

‘The pigeon came to them seeking help’: California firefighters give oxygen to suffering bird

A crew in the San Francisco Bay Area city of Oakland spotted a pigeon ‘in distress’ after a vehicle fire

The Guardian - US

Von Wilpert (D) and Desmond (R) face off in CA-48 after Prop 50 redraw shifted district 18 points toward Democrats

Marni von Wilpert (D) and Jim Desmond (R) are running in the general election for California's 48th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Incumbent Darrell Issa (R) is retiring from public office.

Ballotpedia

Two Democratic candidates running in the general election for California's 11th Congressional District take opposing sides on housing policy

Connie Chan (D) and Scott Wiener (D) are running in the general election for California's 11th Congressional District on Nov. 3, 2026. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D), who was first elected in 1987, did not run for re-election.

Ballotpedia

Sanford and Son's Hal Williams dies aged 91

Hal Williams’ representative told TMZ that the actor died of natural causes on Wednesday (15.07.26), at home in Rancho Mirage, California.

BANG Premier

CIPA Lawsuits Are Surging: Why Your Website Could Be Next

The California Invasion of Privacy Act, or CIPA, was written for the age of the rotary phone. It bans recording or listening in on a private conversation unless everyone involved agrees, and it lets any Californian sue over a violation, with damages of US$5,000 each time it happens.

International Business Times

An ‘Exponentially Different Level’ of Billionaire Spending in California

Report details how the ultra-rich are pouring unprecedented sums into state politics to block a proposed billionaire tax and advance a tech-friendly agenda.

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Undeclared Peanuts Prompt Expanded Recall of Khong Guan Glutinous Rice Balls

Khong Guan Corporation, based in Union City, California, has expanded a recall of two frozen glutinous rice ball products after the company determined they may contain undeclared peanuts, according to an official announcement posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on July 15, 2026.

The Times of India

11,000 drivers in California will have to retake written test, DMV says they suspect cheating

California's Department of Motor Vehicles has declared 11,000 knowledge tests invalid due to suspicions of cheating. To maintain their licenses, motorists are required to retake their written exams within 30 days. The DMV uncovered anomalies in the results through regular internal checks, emphasizing that these discrepancies stem from test takers…

International Business Times UK

DOJ Threatens To Strip Police And Rape Kit Funding From Sanctuary Cities Blocking ICE

The Trump administration's threat to withhold federal funding from cities not complying with ICE directives endangers public safety services, prompting legal battles.

The Guardian - US

Hal Williams, actor best known for Sanford and Son and 227, dies aged 91

The actor, who also appeared in The Waltons and Private Benjamin, died at his home in California

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Who Is Derrick Callella and How Is He Connected to the Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case?

US investigators say California man Derrick Callella admitted sending a fake bitcoin ransom demand to the family of missing 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie.

We Got This Covered

California woman finds something alive in her Little Caesars pizza. Then makes a promise they might regret ignoring: ‘Oh my gosh’

She threatened legal action.

The Times of India

Southern California is being paid up to $65 million to leave 65 billion gallons of water in Lake Mead as the reservoir crisis deepens

Historically low water levels are plaguing Lake Mead, affecting millions in various states and Mexico. To combat this, federal funds will support efforts to keep water in the reservoir this year, coupled with initiatives aimed at conserving agricultural water annually. While these measures are crucial for now, achieving lasting change…

The Times of India

Meet Julia Butterfly Hill: The 23-year-old woman who climbed a 1,000-year-old tree and stayed there for 738 days to save it from being cut down

At 23, Julia Butterfly Hill climbed nearly 180 feet into the canopy of a towering 1,000-year-old redwood in northern California, expecting to spend only a few days there as part of an environmental protest. Instead, the ancient tree, known as Luna, became her home for the next 738 days. Living…

Times Life

Sea Otters Use Rocks as Tools, What That Reveals About Mammalian Intelligence and Cognition

The Rock in the ArmpitBefore a sea otter dives for a clam, it often tucks a flat stone under its forearm, a pocket it keeps specifically for this purpose. On the surface, it places the stone on its chest, holds the shellfish with both paws, and hammers until the shell…

International Business Times UK

Prince Harry Still Searching for His Purpose Six Years After Leaving Royal Life, Expert Claims

Six years after leaving royal duties, Prince Harry is reportedly struggling to find a meaningful role in California, missing aspects of his former life in Britain, according to royal experts.

The Independent UK

Pneumonia-causing bacteria found in water at California state building – just after Newsom’s return-to-office mandate

Legionella occurs naturally in freshwater like lakes and rivers, but can also contaminate human-made water systems like plumbing, shower heads, and air conditioner units

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