The Latest Breaking News from California

FACT FOCUS: Is inflation a red state vs. blue state issue? It's increasing no matter how you cut it

Inflation is rising again, squeezing budgets and making essentials harder to afford

AAP · Jun 5

Kars4Kids commercial is back on the air in California after latest court ruling over ‘misleading’ ad

The case stems from a 2021 lawsuit alleging that instead of helping underprivileged children, the New Jersey-based charity used donations to fund teens’ trips to Israel

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Jury awards $176M for wrongful deaths of young brothers struck by California socialite's car

A Los Angeles jury has awarded $176 million for the hit-and-run deaths of two young brothers struck in a crosswalk by a California socialite

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Police Might Charge Child's Mother Due to Reckless EV Dirt Bike Use. Good

A Newport Beach, California, mother may face charges associated with her child's repeated EV dirtbike arrests. It's about time parents face repercussions for their children's actions.

RideApart · Jun 5

California Home Insurance Is Set to Jump 16% — The Biggest Hike in the Nation

California homeowners already juggle some of the nation’s highest housing costs, but another expense is preparing to take a bigger bite out of household budgets. Home insurance rates in the Golden State are expected to rise by an average of 16%, making it the largest increase in the country. For…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 5

About half of California waterways contaminated with Pfas, pesticide analysis finds

Review detects ‘forever chemicals’ in many of the state’s tested streams and rivers, including drinking water sources

The Guardian - US · Jun 5

California Conservatives Champion 'Local Control' Until They Dislike the Results

Conservatives want local control over housing policy, but they're happy to let the state restrict when local governments can raise taxes.

Reason · Jun 5

First Thing: Bondi distances herself from ‘botched’ release of Epstein files

Former attorney general says expected replacement, Todd Blanche, was in charge of controversial process. Plus: why are US consumers so angry?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5

LA-area stadium workers to vote on strike a week before World Cup begins

Workers say they deserve a greater share of the windfall and want protection from ICE and invasive data collection

The Guardian - US · Jun 5

Quiet California neighborhood rocked by military war games in the middle of the night - including gunfire and helicopters

Residents expressed deep frustration over the short notice provided by authorities

The Independent UK · Jun 4