The Latest Breaking News from California

Data Centers Get a Bad Rap for Using Too Much Water and Energy. It Turns Out Almonds Suck Up Even More.

AI gets a lot of negative attention for the amount of water is uses, but that amount is dwarfed by what California's almond industry needs. Do almonds deserve the same level of scrutiny?

Barchart · Jun 10

Trump takes credit after ex-Cameron aide makes run-off for California governor

The US president said pressure he exerted on ‘cheating dogs’ saw Steve Hilton progress in the race for the top West Coast job.

The Independent UK · Jun 10

California dreamin', MAGA screamin'- Trump and co see red in PIO Nithya Raman's surge in LA

In a stunning turn of events, the Los Angeles mayoral race took a new twist as progressive Nithya Raman eclipsed Republican Spencer Pratt during vote tallying. MAGA supporters quickly raised alarm bells, claiming irregularities in the election process, despite experts pointing to California's notoriously sluggish mail-in ballot counting.

The Times of India · Jun 10

More fall House matchups set in California

For both parties, the bare-knuckle battle for control of the House winds through California.  Recent primaries in the Golden State provided an early look at how major themes shaping the midterm elections are playing out: ideological debates roiling the Democratic Party, a redrawn map that threw together two GOP incumbents…

Roll Call · Jun 10

Indian-origin businessman arrested over $100 million bank fraud scheme in California; threatened to ‘kill’ employees if they disobeyed

Federal authorities have arrested Indian-origin businessman Mahender Makhijani, accusing him of defrauding a bank out of nearly $100 million through a scheme that involved forged real estate documents and misleading financial records.

The Times of India · Jun 10

'You're Crooked': Trump Storms Out of NBC Interview After Bizarre 'Rain' Excuse and Meltdown

Donald Trump ended an NBC interview after a heated exchange over election rigging claims, citing heavy rain as a contributing factor.

International Business Times UK · Jun 10

Becerra, Hilton, To Square Off In California Governor's Race

Democrat Xavier Becerra was the top vote getter in this month's gubernatorial primary after days of recount.

International Business Times · Jun 10

Legal Help for Government Contract Challenges

Government contracts fund transit, classrooms, water systems, housing, and emergency response across California. A dispute over one award can stall work, raise costs, and invite sharp public criticism. Legal review gives agencies and bidders a clearer view of procurement rules, record duties, ethics limits, and hearing procedures. Prompt analysis also…

inkl · Jun 10

California spends less than 0.5% of its state-controlled funds on homelessness

California’s leaders have repeatedly promised to tackle homelessness.

The Conversation · Jun 10

Wild bear attack in California as couple fight for their lives with anything they can grab

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The Independent UK · Jun 10