The Latest Breaking News from California

Top-Ranked California Water Polo Team Faces Hazing Probe as 13 Players Are Left Off Updated Roster

Long Beach Unified School District is investigating alleged hazing involving Wilson High School's boys' water polo team after reports of degrading treatment and injuries during a tournament.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

California Desert Designations: Obama uses Antiquities Act to protect 1.8m acres; move links major parks

On February 12, 2016, President Obama established three national monuments in Southern California, safeguarding nearly 1.8 million acres of land. These new proclamations include Mojave Trails, Sand to Snow, and Castle Mountains. Mojave Trails features a variety of geological formations and historic trade routes. Sand to Snow showcases diverse ecosystems…

The Times of India · Oct 16

Strong majority of voters believes Trump is failing at home and abroad: AP-NORC poll

Federal authorities are investigating suspicious mailings received by congressional and election offices across the country. With Election Day approaching, the mailings are deemed potentially hazardous by law enforcement. In time, US President Trump plans to host rallies in support of Republican candidates in Iowa. Candidates are also navigating fundraising challenges…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Justice Department Gives California 48 Hours to Verify Thousands of Voters' Citizenship or Face Court Action

Acting Deputy AG Trent McCotter demanded that officials check a federal list of suspected noncitizens and segregate ballots already issued to voters whose eligibility remained unverified

Latin Times · Oct 15

California parents say school district mishandled a blackface TikTok by 4 students. Their protest exposed a much bigger fight over racism in schools

The NAACP called the incident “Blackface in the digital age.”

We Got This Covered · Oct 15

Schwarzenegger and Newsom Reunite to Celebrate California's 20-Year Climate Law in Long Beach

Schwarzenegger and Newsom celebrated AB 32's 20th year in Long Beach, but California's redistricting outcome already defines where their partnership ends.

Latin Times · Oct 15

Trump administration sues California to block state from counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots

The Trump administration has sued California election officials

The Independent UK · Oct 15

California parents allegedly waited 8 hours to get help for their asthmatic daughter. What investigators found at home raised more questions

The daughter's six surviving siblings have since been placed in protective custody.

We Got This Covered · Oct 15

US justice department sues California over alleged noncitizen voting

DoJ had demanded that LA county confirm citizenship of people on list in thumb drive, but officials refused

The Guardian - US · Oct 15

US Green Card lottery 2027: Judge orders Trump administration to reopen Diversity Visa registration from November 1

A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reopen registration for the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery. The registration window is set to open by November 1, 2026, after earlier delays. The lawsuit prompted by a California immigration firm claimed the government's failure effectively cancelled the program. Selected applicants…

The Economic Times · Oct 15