California: News
26 Apr 2024
SlackSlack co-founder Stewart Butterfield's teenage child reported missing
The 16-year-old child of tech industry giants Stewart Butterfield, co-founder of Slack, and Caterina Fake, founder of Flickr, has been reported missing.
24 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaCalifornia is generating enough solar power to lower electricity bills
California, a US state that generates over a quarter of its electricity from solar power, is now experiencing an energy surplus.
23 Apr 2024
AmazonAmazon discontinues Prime Air drone delivery service in California
Amazon has announced the cessation of its Prime Air drone delivery service in Lockeford, California.
18 Apr 2024
Prince HarryPrince Harry officially declares US as new home
Britain's Prince Harry has officially declared the United States of America his new domicile.
17 Apr 2024
Ana de ArmasSettlement reached in 'Yesterday' film's false advertising lawsuit
Two Ana de Armas fans, Peter Rosza and Conor Woulfe, have settled their false advertising lawsuit against Universal.
13 Apr 2024
Robert PattinsonSuki Waterhouse finally reveals baby's gender at Coachella festival
In a surprise revelation, acclaimed singer and actor Suki Waterhouse recently revealed the gender of her newborn baby during a performance at the globally popular Coachella music festival.
13 Apr 2024
Israel'We'll murder you': Indian-American woman's threat at Gaza meet
An Indian-American woman named Riddhi Patel was arrested on Wednesday after threatening to "kill" the mayor and city council members of Bakersfield, California.
05 Apr 2024
AppleApple fired 600 employees after canceling its EV, smartwatch projects
Apple terminated over 600 employees following the discontinuation of its electric car and smartwatch display projects, which were phased out at the end of February.
03 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaCalifornia proposes bill to help employees relax after working hours
A new bill, AB 2751 or the "right to disconnect" bill, has been proposed by a member of the California State Assembly in the US.
03 Apr 2024
BYDTesla's Q1 sales drop amidst intensifying global competition
Tesla experienced a significant decrease in sales during the first quarter of 2024, with global competition intensifying and the growth rate of the electric vehicle (EV) market slowing down.
28 Mar 2024
Travel And TourismExperience Napa Valley's autumn splendor: Things to do
Napa Valley in California is celebrated for its stunning vistas and gentle autumn weather.
24 Mar 2024
WorldUS: Man eats train accident victim's severed leg; arrested
In a startling incident, a 27-year-old man allegedly removed the severed leg of a fatal train accident victim and started eating it.
19 Mar 2024
Travel And TourismUnwind at Napa Valley's scenic vineyards and culture
Napa Valley in California is celebrated for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural scene, providing a peaceful getaway.
15 Mar 2024
WaymoWaymo's autonomous taxi service enters Los Angeles amid controversy, protest
Waymo, a subsidiary of Google's parent company Alphabet, has launched its autonomous taxi service in Los Angeles, US.
14 Mar 2024
HollywoodWho was Robyn Bernard? 'General Hospital' star dies at 64
Robyn Bernard, best known for her portrayal of Terry Brock on the popular soap opera General Hospital, reportedly died on Tuesday morning (local time). She was 64.
13 Mar 2024
Elon MuskTesla, Ford, and Mercedes's self-driving systems fail safety tests
US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has revealed that most driver-assist systems from leading automakers have failed to meet safety standards.
11 Mar 2024
GoogleGoogle's AI-focused Bay View campus struggles with Wi-Fi issues
Google's Bay View building in Mountain View, California, has been struggling with Wi-Fi connectivity issues for months.
06 Mar 2024
Fashion TipsCrafting your Coachella wardrobe: Outfits perfect for the music festival
As the sun dips below the horizon of the California desert, the renowned Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival calls to fashion aficionados worldwide.
05 Mar 2024
Travel And TourismDeath Valley's superbloom: What's this rare phenomenon all about
In California's Death Valley, a place known for its harsh climate, a rare and extraordinary event unfolds when conditions align.
14 Feb 2024
MurderIndian-American family of 4 found dead in California
An Indian-American family of four, including two children, was found dead inside their residence in San Mateo, California.
05 Feb 2024
FloodCalifornia storm: US state faces 'life-threatening flooding,' emergency declared
A powerful storm from the Pacific Ocean hit the west coast of the United States (US) on Sunday, bringing "life-threatening flooding" to California.
03 Feb 2024
United States of AmericaVideo: Clashes erupt at Khalistani referendum event in US
Violence broke out at a "Khalistan referendum" event in San Francisco, United States (US), on January 28 (Sunday), per reports.
02 Feb 2024
PokemonThieves steal 35,000 Pokemon cards worth thousands of dollars
A late-night break-in at Tofu's Trading, a popular trading card shop in San Jose, California, led to the theft of nearly 35,000 Pokemon cards.
01 Feb 2024
Nick JonasWhy Nick Jonas-Priyanka Chopra moved out of their $20M mansion
Power couple Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas have moved out of their swanky mansion in Los Angeles, California.
01 Feb 2024
TeslaElon Musk's Tesla sued for hazardous waste mishandling in California
Tesla is currently facing a lawsuit filed by 25 California counties, including Alameda, Los Angeles, San Joaquin, and San Francisco.
31 Jan 2024
Science and TechnologyRare footage captures live great white birth, solving birthing mystery
In a groundbreaking discovery, wildlife filmmaker Carlos Gauna, known as The Malibu Artist, and UC Riverside biology doctoral student Phillip Sternes encountered a rare sight on July 9, 2023, near Santa Barbara on California's central coast.
29 Jan 2024
Travel And TourismAntelope Valley California Poppy Reserve offers the perfect spring escapade
Nestled in the Mojave Desert, the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve comes alive each spring with a spectacular display of California's state flower.
25 Jan 2024
EnvironmentCracking the code: Preventing global groundwater depletion
The global depletion of groundwater, a critical water source for agriculture, homes, industries, and cities, is accelerating, surpassing rates observed over the past four decades, according to a recent study published in the journal Nature.
25 Jan 2024
MurderUS woman who stabbed partner 108 times won't be imprisoned
A 32-year-old United States(US) woman, convicted of stabbing her boyfriend 108 times, has been spared prison time.
25 Jan 2024
Travel And TourismAnticipated global music festivals of 2024
As the world reemerges into the great outdoors following the lockdown with the music scene's remarkable surge in popularity throughout 2023, anticipation builds for even grander events in 2024.
23 Jan 2024
TikTokWoman arrested for stealing viral Stanley cups worth $2,500
Amid Stanley's water bottle mania, unfolded a bizarre incident, revealing the dark side of the trend.
21 Jan 2024
GoogleGoogle engineer found 'spattered with blood' after murdering wife
A 27-year-old Google engineer is facing murder charges for allegedly killing his wife, Xuanyi Yu—also a Google employee—in their California residence.
05 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiUS: Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti—2nd in 2 weeks
A Hindu temple, Vijay's Sherawali Temple, in Hayward, California, United States (US), has been defaced with anti-India graffiti and controversial slogans, triggering angry reactions from the Indian diaspora.
29 Dec 2023
Donald TrumpUS: California rules in Trump's favor after Colorado, Maine setbacks
After Maine and Colorado in the United States (US) deemed Donald Trump ineligible to run for president, California's Secretary of State Shirley Weber refused to bar him from the presidential primary.
23 Dec 2023
United States of AmericaUS: Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistani graffiti, India demands probe
A Hindu temple in Newark, California, United States (US), has been defaced with anti-India graffiti and controversial slogans, triggering outrage from the Indian diaspora.
05 Dec 2023
Social MediaYouTuber jailed for staging a plane crash to get fame
In a shocking turn of events in California, USA, a former Olympic athlete, and 30-year-old YouTuber, Trevor Daniel Jacob, has been sentenced to six months in prison for deliberately orchestrating a small plane crash to boost his social media presence.
24 Nov 2023
HollywoodAnimatronic model of E.T.'s head to be auctioned in December
Remember the cult classic sci-fi film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial from 1982 wherein an alien is left behind on Earth?
11 Oct 2023
United States of AmericaApple-backed Right to Repair bill becomes law: What it means
The state of California in the US, has signed the Right to Repair Act (SB 244) into law.
28 Aug 2023
United States of AmericaUS: 1 stabbed, 1 arrested as hundreds of teenagers brawl
A chaotic brawl erupted at Emeryville's Bay Street Shopping Complex in California, United States (US), on Sunday, involving 300-400 teenagers.
21 Aug 2023
HurricaneTropical Storm Hilary, 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit California
Tropical Storm Hilary, previously a Category 4 hurricane, hit southern California in the United States (US) on Sunday.
19 Aug 2023
Michael JacksonMichael Jackson's sexual abuse lawsuits revived: Here's why
A California court has reportedly decided to revive decade-old sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson.
16 Aug 2023
United States of AmericaUS: Judge shot dead wife in California, pleads not guilty
A senior judge who allegedly shot dead his wife while in a drunken state in California, United States, has pleaded not guilty, The Associated Press reported.
13 Aug 2023
United States of AmericaMaui wildfire death toll hits 89, US's deadliest natural disaster
The devastating Maui wildfire, rapidly spreading in Hawaii state of the United States (US), reportedly due to very dry conditions triggered by a drought combined with powerful winds, has claimed the lives of at least 89 people so far.
27 Jul 2023
United States of AmericaCalifornia: Naked woman exits car, fires shots during rush hour
A naked woman got out of her car and opened fire on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge in California, United States (US), on Wednesday.
19 Jul 2023
Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift becomes honorary mayor of Santa Clara; city renamed
Taylor Swift is the biggest pop star of our times and she is reaching newer heights, every single day. From sold-out concerts to chart-busting albums, Taylor is "swift" everywhere.
05 Jul 2023
CelebrityKevin Costner gives deadline to estranged wife to vacate home
Actor Kevin Costner, best known for Amazon Prime Video's series Yellowstone, has given a deadline to his estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, to vacate his home in California's Santa Barbara.
04 Jul 2023
USACalifornia man hides mother's death, claims benefits for 32 years
In an unusual development reported in California, a man admitted to hiding his mother's death for over three decades to enjoy the monetary benefits of her social security and military retirement plans.
