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New press secretary Katie Zacharia confuses her husband with Trump during first briefing

President Donald Trump ’s Karoline Leavitt replacement pick as press secretary took part in her first White House press briefing Tuesday morning. Press Secretary Katie Zacharia only took a few questions from the press before cutting the briefing short due to Trump’s scheduled travel. When asked how she was going…

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Culver City could become the 16th municipality to allow 16-year-olds to vote in local or school board elections

On Nov. 3, voters in Culver City, California, will weigh in on a ballot measure that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in city and school district elections.

Ballotpedia · Oct 13

Michael Jackson suffered burns filming an ad, then donated $1.5M settlement to help victims

Michael Jackson suffered severe scalp burns on January 27, 1984, when his hair caught fire while he was filming a Pepsi commercial at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The shoot featured a staged musical performance complete with pyrotechnics, but sparks ignited his hair as he descended a staircase. The…

The Times of India · Oct 13

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More rehab centers should mean fewer overdoses. In one California region, we found the opposite

At 24, Boyd was living in Chicago when he decided to get help. He had been drinking alcohol since a young age, but more recently he’d been drinking far more often – and dangerously.

The Conversation · Oct 13

Woman Hid A Spy Camera At Work After Severe Health Problems No One Could Explain—What She Saw Was Bone Chilling

A California woman bought a spy camera on Amazon and caught her co-worker red-handed, pois*ning her water bottle at work for more than a year.

Bored Panda · Oct 13

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s childhood home became a museum after a $656,000 purchase

Arnold Schwarzenegger grew up in a modest house in Thal, near Graz in Austria. Decades later, the building became a museum dedicated to his journey from a young bodybuilding enthusiast to a Hollywood action star and California governor. Austrian investor Christian Baha acquired the former family residence at auction in…

The Times of India · Oct 13

California Man Accused of Racially Abusing Hispanic Family for Speaking Spanish, Threatening To Call ICE

A man allegedly threatened a Spanish-speaking family with an ICE call at a San Jose Denny's before two glasses reportedly shattered near their children, according to social media footage.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

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Brickbat: Paying the Piper

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2222, creating tax incentives for news organizations. Under the law, eligible news organizations can… The post Brickbat: Paying the Piper appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Oct 13

Expedia unveils its 2027 destinations of the year – and only two are in Europe

Just 10 cities and regions made the cut, with South Lake Tahoe in California topping the list ahead of Hyogo in Japan and Punta del Este in Uruguay.

Euronews · Oct 13

Andrew Batey's 1972 Berkeley Hills glass house lists for $1.088m

A glass house nestled among the trees of California’s Berkeley Hills is attracting attention for its unusual architecture and creative history. Designed in 1972 by architect Andrew Batey for architectural photographer Henry Bowles, the residence was conceived to connect its interiors with the surrounding woodland. The two-bedroom property combines glass,…

The Times of India · Oct 13

California’s artificial seeps reach 90% soil saturation, but no flycatcher nests appear

California's initiative to restore habitat for the endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher includes artificial seeps and birdsong broadcasts. Soil saturation at seep sites was significantly higher than at reference sites during the study in 2025. Eight transient Willow Flycatchers were detected, but no evidence of nesting was observed. Invasive species and…

The Times of India · Oct 13

Rachel Red-Tags 13 Long Beach Homes, Floods Newport Beach — El Niño Season Just Began

Tropical Storm Rachel red-tagged at least 8 Long Beach homes and flooded 20 Newport Beach blocks — a dress rehearsal for a brutal El Niño winter.

Latin Times · Oct 12

A Season on Fire: Record Drought and 105°F Heat Drive SoCal to a Dangerous October Edge

The 1,048-acre Bouquet Fire erupted Oct. 3 inside SoCal's peak fire window: record drought, 105°F heat, and the Santa Ana season just beginning.

Latin Times · Oct 12

Photos show giant pumpkins vying for heavyweight glory as pumpkin season gets underway

With pumpkin season underway, giant pumpkins competed for heavyweight glory and a world record in California on Sunday, followed Monday by the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay.

The Independent UK · Oct 12

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The Conversation · Oct 12

California is taking a beating from an unusually destructive 2026 Pacific hurricane season

California isn’t a place most Americans associate with tropical weather, but it’s taking a beating in 2026 from one of the most active eastern Pacific hurricane seasons in modern history.

The Times of India · Oct 12

Retired California police sergeant allegedly kills ex-deputy chief wife, daughter before taking his own life

A retired San Francisco police sergeant allegedly shot dead his estranged wife, a former deputy chief in the same department, and their daughter before dying by suicide at their home in California's Marin County, according to media reports.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

Engineer Who Poisoned Coworker for 18 Months Seeks Felony Dismissal After Serving Just One Day in Jail

Newly released hidden-camera surveillance footage captures California metallurgist David Xu spiking the desk water bottle of colleague Rong Yuan with toxic heavy metal cadmium at Berkeley Engineering and Research.

The Times of India · Oct 12

Blue Gum Ash Road Mix: Kenyan lab finds 348% CBR with partial cement swap; field use needs more checks

A recent research project explored the potential of blue gum wood ash as a partial substitute for cement in road construction applications. Results indicated that a blend of 4% cement and 2% blue gum ash yielded an impressive California bearing ratio of 348%. Moreover, compressive strength tests showed superior results…

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The Independent UK · Oct 12

California man sues fire department that ran over him as he drunkenly slept outside the station

The city has denied all of the homeless man’s allegations and claim that he had a blood alcohol level of 0.15

Latin Times · Oct 12

Simon Turns for Sinaloa: PVR Shut Till Tuesday, California's Diaspora Bracing

Hurricane Simon weakens to Cat. 1 but heads for Sinaloa — PVR airport closed until Tuesday, California's diaspora on alert.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

California Law Demands Employers Adopt 'Anti-Hate Speech' Classes While Churches Refuse To Comply

California's anti-hate speech training law has prompted concerns among churches about religious freedom, employer obligations, and the rules taking effect in 2028.

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Horticulture teacher drives 30 hours with car-sized pumpkin in bid to smash world record

Giant pumpkin growers are gathering in Northern California for an annual pumpkin-weighing contest

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Why gerrymandering matters in the 2026 US midterm elections

Gerrymandering has become an important factor in the 2026 US House elections as Republican- and Democratic-led states redraw congressional boundaries outside the usual post-census cycle to improve their chances. The new maps may not guarantee victory, but by “packing” or “cracking” voters they can reduce the number of competitive districts,…

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

A Royal Snub? Prince Harry And Meghan Are Allegedly Not Invited To The Sandringham Christmas Celebration

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing to spend Christmas 2026 in California, while uncertainty remains over whether they will receive an invitation to Sandringham.

International Business Times UK · Oct 11

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'Know They're Not Going to Be Invited' to Royal Christmas, Source Claims

Harry and Meghan reportedly expect to miss the Royal Family's Christmas gathering at Sandringham and may spend the holiday in California with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland.

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