The Latest Breaking News from California

J.D. Vance and Mike Johnson Slam L.A. Mayoral Primary Outcome

Robby Soave and Amber Duke discuss renewed Republican criticism of California's slow election results.

Reason · Jun 9

Anne Hathaway's Earthy Green Living Room Corner Perfects the Swiss Chalet Aesthetic – It's the Most Transportive Way to Design in 2026

Moving away from typical bright California aesthetics, Anne embraces botanical hues and cozy textures for an entirely unique nook

Homes & Gardens · Jun 9

California city forced to apologize after adult content was printed in a recreation guide mailed to people’s homes

City officials said Pomona police and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service will investigate the incident

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Popular California beach closed for more than 1,000 days due to toxic sludge coming from Mexican river

Local activists have accused the government of not doing enough to protect them from the toxic water

The Independent UK · Jun 9

As Spencer Pratt loses the primary, GOP lawmakers follow the president’s lead in calling California primaries a ‘Rigged Election’

California’s election process includes a slow, deliberate vote count.

We Got This Covered · Jun 9

Inside Nithya Raman's Campaign That Knocked Trump-Backed Spencer Pratt Out of the Los Angeles Mayor's Race

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman pulled off one of the biggest surprises of California's 2026 election cycle, overtaking reality television star Spencer Pratt and advancing to the November runoff against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass despite trailing on election night and facing attacks from conservatives, including President Donald Trump.

Latin Times · Jun 9

Trio of drastically different US lakes straddles the border between states — Earth from space

A 2020 astronaut photo shows three uniquely colored lakes — Tahoe, Walker and Mono — straddling contrasting biomes on either side of the California-Nevada border.

LiveScience · Jun 9

This LA neighborhood is choked by smog. The solution: a network of sensors on offices, homes and bags

Pacoima is hemmed in by highways and heavy industry, and its residents are fighting pollution with hyperlocal air quality monitoring

The Guardian - US · Jun 9

First Thing: Zelenskyy says he told Trump that Putin was ‘playing games’ with Washington

In an exclusive interview, Ukraine’s president says he believes the war will be won when Russian society feels its impact. Plus, why California’s election count is taking so long (hint: it’s not fraud)

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9

Trump ‘inventing fraud’ in California, experts warn as president ramps up baseless claims

Critics say president using well-worn playbook – with loyalists in key positions ready to amplify his message

The Guardian - US · Jun 9