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Today: April 03, 2026
Today: April 03, 2026

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Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids

A new study reveals how the lake bed’s toxic dust impairs lung development in children living nearby.

Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Political

8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern California

Federal officials have arrested eight people they say were involved in various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million in and around Los Angeles

8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern California
Business|Economy|Environment

Skyrocketing diesel costs impact fishing industry on the Central Coast

Skyrocketing diesel costs impact fishing industry on the Central Coast

Skyrocketing diesel costs impact fishing industry on the Central Coast
Environment|Science|Technology

How California’s war on smog and its ambitious car pollution rules made everyone’s air cleaner

The Clean Air Act gave California the authority to issue tough pollution standards for vehicles, with EPA approval. The Trump administration is now trying to stop it.

How California’s war on smog and its ambitious car pollution rules made everyone’s air cleaner
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules

The Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards

Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
Crime|Political|World

California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says there's no imminent threat to the state from Iran

California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack
Environment|Food|Health|Science

A surprising percentage of produce from the nation’s largest supplier contains ‘forever’ pesticides

A surprising percentage of produce from the nation’s largest supplier contains ‘forever’ pesticides

A surprising percentage of produce from the nation’s largest supplier contains ‘forever’ pesticides
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

GOP lawmaker says he's leaving the Republican Party and will serve as an independent

Rep. Kevin Kiley of California says he’s dropping his Republican Party affiliation to serve as an independent

GOP lawmaker says he's leaving the Republican Party and will serve as an independent
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI in California

Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI in California

Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI in California
Business|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff's records show, though charge is not clear

Authorities say Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Ventura County, California, and booked early the following morning, though the charge was not clear

Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff's records show, though charge is not clear
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Hundreds of roosters found at California home, suspect faces cockfighting-related charges

Hundreds of roosters found at California home, suspect faces cockfighting-related charges

Hundreds of roosters found at California home, suspect faces cockfighting-related charges
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included

The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included

The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included
Business|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|US

Singer d4vd named as ‘target’ in death and dismemberment of teen girl

Singer d4vd named as ‘target’ in death and dismemberment of teen girl

Singer d4vd named as ‘target’ in death and dismemberment of teen girl
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

New Colgate Powerhouse mudslide leaves truck stranded, driver without income for weeks

New Colgate Powerhouse mudslide leaves truck stranded, driver without income for weeks

New Colgate Powerhouse mudslide leaves truck stranded, driver without income for weeks
Environment|Health|Science

Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park test positive for avian flu

Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park test positive for avian flu

Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park test positive for avian flu
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges

Residents in a Southern California city want local police to stop letting federal immigration agents train at a publicly owned firing range

Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges
Environment|Health|Science

Bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals prompts officials to cancel popular tours

Researchers have found avian flu in elephant seal pups at California’s Año Nuevo State Park, and officials have stopped seal-watching tours to help limit the spread of the virus

Bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals prompts officials to cancel popular tours
Crime|Environment|Travel|US|World

Crews recover bodies of 9 backcountry skiers days after California avalanche

Authorities say crews have recovered the bodies of nine backcountry skiers who were killed in a California avalanche

Crews recover bodies of 9 backcountry skiers days after California avalanche
Crime|Environment|Sports|Travel

Friends buried by an avalanche: The harrowing story of loss and a fight for survival

Friends buried by an avalanche: The harrowing story of loss and a fight for survival

Friends buried by an avalanche: The harrowing story of loss and a fight for survival
Crime|Environment|Sports

Officials work to lower risk of deadly slides to recover bodies of California avalanche victims

Officials are working to lower the risks of more deadly slides in the area where an avalanche struck in California’s Sierra Nevada

Officials work to lower risk of deadly slides to recover bodies of California avalanche victims
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US

PacifiCorp to pay $575M to resolve federal government's claims over wildfires in Oregon, California

PacifiCorp has agreed to pay $575 million to resolve the federal government's claims for damages stemming from six wildfires in Oregon and California

PacifiCorp to pay $575M to resolve federal government's claims over wildfires in Oregon, California
Crime|Environment|Sports|Travel|World

6 women killed in California avalanche were among 8 close friends and experienced skiers on trip

The six women killed in an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada were among a group of eight close friends and experienced backcountry skiers on a trip together

6 women killed in California avalanche were among 8 close friends and experienced skiers on trip