The Latest Breaking News from California

Gavin Newsom opposes the billionaire tax. Then he endorses a measure funded by Google co-founder: ‘showing California his true colors’

This puts Newsom at odds with his own party and several labor unions.

We Got This Covered · Oct 11

Jason Mraz transforms old San Diego avocado grove into a 17-acre regenerative organic farm

In 2004, Jason Mraz purchased an avocado grove near San Diego, which he transformed into Mraz Family Farms. Now known for its organic avocados, California-crafted coffee, and seasonal crops, the farm emphasizes regenerative agriculture for enhanced soil health and resilience. Products are supplied to local eateries and shops, and available…

The Times of India · Oct 11

State Route 49 Shingle Pilot: Lab tests back recycled asphalt; field cracks temper promise

Annually, the United States sends ten million tonnes of outdated asphalt shingles to landfills. In response, California launched a pilot project exploring asphalt mixes that incorporate recycled shingles. Over three years, researchers evaluated the roads' performance to determine durability and any issues. Early findings reveal variable performance levels across the…

The Times of India · Oct 11

Gen Z is defying trends and betting on California—even as older Americans flee to the Sun Belt

California’s population has shrunk since 2020, but new U-Haul data ranks it Gen Z’s No. 2 destination, behind only Texas. Big-city jobs, family ties, and lifestyle help explain the pull.

Fortune · Oct 11

In the 1940s, a California landowner released about three dozen zoo deer at Point Reyes for hunting; by 2002, the two non-native herds had grown to roughly 1,100 animals

Point Reyes National Seashore grapples with the ecological fallout from non-native deer species that were introduced in the 1940s. These deer compete aggressively with native wildlife, disrupting the delicate balance of the ecosystem. To address this, management strategies have been in place since 2007, aimed at curbing the populations of…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

70-year-old woman swims 20 miles across Catalina Channel to support kidney charity

Maura Twomey completed a challenging 20-mile swim across California's Catalina Channel in August this year. This swim made her the oldest person to achieve this crossing and earned her the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. She undertook the swim to honor her brother Martin, who received a kidney transplant…

The Times of India · Oct 11

Harry and Meghan to spend Christmas 'away from royals at Sandringham'

The leaked plans suggest there is unlikely to be a festive reunion with the King or Prince William

Evening Standard · Oct 11

Indian-Americans back candidates beyond diaspora as they seek greater US political representation

Indian-Americans are strategically supporting candidates sympathetic to their community ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Several Indian-American candidates are seeking re-election, while new contenders also emerge in battleground states. Community leaders emphasize the need for unity to enhance their political influence. They believe increased representation is vital for impacting public…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Prince Harry Says 'It's Been Great To Be Back on British Soil' Before Joint Nottingham Appearance

Prince Harry has said he is pleased to be back in the UK ahead of the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, while he and Meghan Markle are expected to undertake a reported Nottingham visit.

International Business Times UK · Oct 11

Nearly One in Three New Nurse Practitioners in Four States Now Trained at For-Profit Schools, Up From 2.4%

A Brown-led study found nearly one-third of new nurse practitioners in four states were trained at for-profit schools in 2024, up from 2.4% in 2010.

Medical Daily · Oct 11