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California Residents Are Feeling the Grocery Pinch Differently in 2026—and Produce Is a Big Reason Why

Grocery receipts across the country continue to stretch budgets, but shoppers in California notice a sharper twist in 2026: produce costs now shape the entire grocery bill more than almost any other category. Fresh fruits and vegetables once anchored affordable, healthy eating, yet rising transportation costs, weather disruptions, and shifting…

The Free Financial Advisor

The ferocious battle in California’s heartland laying bare Democrats’ struggles

Democrats are determined to flip the 22nd district blue. But which vision for the future will prevail?

The Guardian - US

US chemical tank disasters remain rare despite recent incidents, experts say

Tragedy in Washington and near-miss in California cast in sharp relief the risk of chemical spills and explosions

The Guardian - US

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Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary

California voters face a crowded ballot with 61 names during Tuesday's primary to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom

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Former Growing Pains star Kirk Cameron says he left California because of ‘how terrible the politics are’

The former teen star is an outspoken political conservative

The Independent UK

Cyient Enters Agreement to Acquire TAO Digital

HYDERABAD, India, May 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyient Limited, a global Intelligent Engineering solutions company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TAO Digital Solutions Inc., an AI‑native data and product engineering solutions firm headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory…

AAP

Prince Harry Allegedly Left Reeling After King Charles Silent Snub on Wedding Anniversary

Prince Harry and Meghan's quiet anniversary in California was overshadowed by royal silence, raising new questions about whether reconciliation with the family is really on the cards.

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California elections: governor, LA mayor and Congress at stake as the state braces for turbulence

There is little sign of clarity in the closing stretch of a campaign season for governor, Congress and LA mayor

The Guardian - US

In Southern California Chinese enclave, a mayor's arrest stokes fears of Beijing's influence

Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of the Chinese government

The Independent UK

Filipino lawyers move to raise legacy of Pablo Manlapit, forgotten leader of Hawaii labor movement

Recent allegations against César Chavez have sparked a renewed focus on Filipino contributions to the U.S. farmworker movement

The Independent UK

California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists

California air regulators have updated a key climate program Friday

AAP

AT&T gets into a legal spat with California over legacy phone network maintenance rules

Maintaining copper lines in California is a $1 billion annual expense that serves only 3% of its potential consumer base, claims the Dallas-based telecommunications giant.

TechRadar

Britney Spears breaks silence on 'interesting year' and 'emotional issues' after arrest

The 44-year-old singer was arrested in the evening of 4 March near her home in Ventura County, California, after police received an anonymous call about someone "travelling at high speeds and swerving" on the road.

BANG Premier

Former Southern California mayor pleads guilty to secretly acting as agent of Chinese government

A former Southern California mayor has pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government

The Independent UK

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Kids Ain't Cheap

California Parents Push Back Against Proposed Special Ed Budget Reductions

For many California families, special education is not an optional school service. It can mean speech therapy that helps a child communicate, classroom aides that support learning, or behavioral programs that make school attendance possible. That is why growing concerns over California special education budget cuts are sparking strong reactions…

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Elections Ballotpedia is covering in June 2026

In June 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4,827 elections across 26 states. These include 18 statewide elections, 91 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, and two recall elections in two states.

The Times of India

20 seconds of terror: California couple's self-driving robotaxi speeds through construction zone, company offers $120 in free rides

A California couple had the most harrowing 20 seconds of their life when their self-driving Waymo robotaxi went haywire and began speeding through a highway construction zone. The company offered him $120 in free rides, compensating for the life-threatening experience he and his fiancée had, though Elliot Slade, the man,…

Reason

California Judge "Cited and Relied on a Fictitious Case" Submitted by Lawyer, Even Though …

opposing counsel had "directly and swiftly pointed the errors out to the trial court."

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Everybody Loves Your Money

California Shoppers Say One Grocery Category Feels Noticeably More Expensive This Month—and They’re Buying Less of It

Grocery shoppers across California continue to deal with rising food costs, but one category now stands out more than the rest: meat. From Los Angeles to Sacramento, many shoppers say beef, chicken, bacon, and deli products suddenly feel much more expensive than they did only weeks ago. Families who once…

The Independent UK

National Spelling Bee winner crowned after battling nerves and technical glitch

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California, has been crowned the champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee following a dramatic lightning-round tiebreaker.

Latin Times

MEET Xavier Becerra, the Democrat Who Could Become the First Latino Governor of California in 150 Years

Xavier Becerra is asking California voters to believe that the next governor does not need to be the loudest person in the race. He is betting that experience, biography and the promise of the California Dream can still cut through a primary dominated by billionaire spending, voter fatigue and political…

The Independent UK

Despite scrutiny, special education money flows to for-profit residential treatment centers

Many for-profit residential facilities in the so-called troubled teen industry nationwide that claim to treat severe mental and behavioral health issues in children and teens are deftly tapping into taxpayer money meant for students with disabilities

Ballotpedia

Campaign behind initiative to criminalize hunting, fishing, and any intentional injury to animals in Oregon submits signatures for verification

Welcome to the Friday, May 29, 2026, Brew.

Reason

Brickbat: From Guard to Inmate

Francisco Izayas Castillo, a former jail guard in Santa Clara County, California, was sentenced to 45 days in jail after… The post Brickbat: From Guard to Inmate appeared first on Reason.com.

The Times of India

Meet Shrey Parikh: 14-year-old Indian-origin Spelling Bee winner who spelled 32 words in 90 seconds

Indian-origin teenager Shrey Parikh has achieved what millions of young spellers dream of. The 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 28 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. He defeated runner-up Ishaan Gupta in a dramatic spell-off finale. During the tie-breaker, Parikh…

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