The Latest Breaking News from California

Citing California’s worsening drought conditions, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday urged the California Coastal Commission to give final approval in two weeks for construction of a new $1.4 billion desalination plant on the state’s coastline.

LOS ANGELES — A retail theft ring stole more than $1 million in jewelry from JCPenney and Sam's Club stores across California in 2020 and 2021, acting as a traveling crime wave, California's attorney general said Friday.

Mister Car Wash Inc (NYSE:MCW) has acquired Speedwash, which includes four express exterior locations in Victorville and Hesperia, California. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Mister will be working with the Speedwash team to rebrand the stores and optimize service and product offerings in the coming months. "Adding these…

LOS ANGELES — With the threat of power shortages looming and the climate crisis worsening, Gov. Gavin Newsom may attempt to delay the long-planned closure of California’s largest electricity source: the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant.

LOS ANGELES — Major water restrictions are about to take effect in areas ranging from Rancho Cucamonga to Thousand Oaks, and Baldwin Park to North Hollywood. But many nearby areas will escape the mandatory one-day-a-week watering limits — among them Santa Monica, Long Beach, Torrance and Beverly Hills.

Yajun Chen is an A student, but may turn down the University of California for a community college. Eric Xie-McCarthy achieved a 4.6 GPA in a rigorous course load, but had to consider forgoing a rich residential experience at his top choice, UC Berkeley, to save money and commute to…

‘I cried out of joy, I cried until I got tired of crying,’ mother says after return of child

The lawsuits contend that purchases of thousands of fossil fuel-powered delivery vehicles will cause environmental harm for decades to come. The Postal Service says it conducted a thorough review.

State audit finds bias against people of color, immigrants, women, and LGBTQ+ people.

Glass House Brands Inc. (OTCQX: GLASF) (OTCQX: GHBWF) (NEO:GLAS.A.U) (NEO:GLAS.WT.U) and Plus Products Inc. announced that Glass House has completed the acquisition of the business of PLUS.

LOS ANGELES — Even with nearly 80% of Californians at least partially vaccinated, hospitalizations down from their highs and eased mask mandates, COVID-19 safety protocols on Hollywood film and TV sets are unlikely to go away soon.