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Uber ordered to pay $40 million over woman's death on highway
A California jury ordered Uber to pay $40 million to the family of a woman who died after being forced out of an Uber vehicle onto a highway.
Paramount Skydance settles with states to clear Warner Bros Discovery acquisition
Paramount Skydance reached a legal settlement with 12 US states to allow its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery to proceed.
How California islands saved endangered species
Conservation efforts successfully restored the endangered island fox population on California's northern Channel Islands.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery reach settlement in 81 billion dollar merger
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have reached a settlement with U.S. states to resolve a lawsuit challenging their 81 billion dollar merger.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declares statewide emergency as El Niño approaches
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to prepare for potentially record-breaking winter storms fueled by El Niño.
Paramount Warner Bros Shares Rise On Reports Of Merger Settlement Talks
Shares of Paramount and Warner Bros rose following reports of a potential settlement regarding an antitrust challenge to a proposed merger.
California’s 1,921-acre Mead Ranch protected in $24 million conservation deal
The Peninsula Open Space Trust acquired the 1,921-acre Mead Ranch in California for $24 million to conserve wildlife habitat.
California Approves 44 Million Dollars for Fifteen Land Conservation Projects
The California Wildlife Conservation Board has awarded nearly $44 million to fund 15 conservation and land acquisition projects across the state.
California’s 2,060 coastal acres set to become trails, campsites and protected land
A 2,060-acre coastal area in California near the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant will be converted into a nature preserve following a $42 million conservation agreement.
California Explores Mandatory AI Kill Switch Amid Safety Concerns
California Governor Gavin Newsom is pursuing mandatory AI kill switch legislation citing a lack of action from the federal government.
US gas prices near 2026 peak before midterms
US gasoline prices are nearing their 2026 peak as geopolitical tensions disrupt energy markets ahead of the midterm elections.
California Governor Signs Executive Order For AI Oversight
The Governor of California signed an executive order requiring independent oversight for artificial intelligence models.
California backs $18m tribal bid to buy 357 coastal acres
The California government has pledged $5 million to help the Northern Chumash Tribe purchase Alexander Ranch for restoration and aquaculture purposes.
California approves $42m to protect 2,060-acre Wild Cherry Canyon from development
California approved $42 million in funding to preserve 2,060 acres of Wild Cherry Canyon by preventing future development.
Venomous sea snake returns to California beach after 8 years
A venomous yellow-bellied sea snake was sighted on an Orange County beach in California, marking its first recorded appearance in the state since 2018.
Pabst Brewing Company asks for return of stolen beer shipment
Pabst Brewing Company is seeking the return of a stolen truckload of beer following a fraudulent pickup in California.
Twenty five US states sue Trump administration over new global tariffs
A coalition of 25 US states led by New York, California, and others has sued the Donald Trump administration over new tariffs on 60 trading partners including India, alleging they are illegal and unconstitutional.
Clint Eastwood clarifies comments regarding filmmaker mentality
Retired filmmaker Clint Eastwood clarifies his quote regarding a criminal mentality in directing refers to creative borrowing rather than theft, while listing his residence and accolades.
Clint Eastwood emphasizes personal responsibility for creating meaningful change
Retired filmmaker Clint Eastwood shares a quote emphasizing personal responsibility and initiative to create meaningful change.
Delhi High Court denies interim injunction against OpenAI in copyright case
Delhi High Court ruled that OpenAI did not infringe Indian copyright law by using ANI's content to train ChatGPT, refusing an interim injunction to block further training.
Officials warn of Kern River dangers after woman rescued from water
A woman was rescued from California's Kern River, and officials warned the public about the river's extreme dangers.
DNA evidence indicates human reintroduction of invasive nutria in California
DNA evidence suggests the reappearance of invasive nutria in California was caused by human reintroduction rather than natural survival.
Lifeguard rescues ten year old child from waves at California beach
A 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old child from strong waves at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California.
Rising California ocean temperatures displace marine life and trigger toxic blooms
Rising ocean temperatures off California's coast have displaced whales, caused seabird starvation, brought sharks closer to shore, and triggered toxic algae blooms linked to climate change.
Indian national arrested in US for transporting stolen tungsten oxide powder
Deepak Kumar, an Indian national with a California driver's licence, was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement for transporting nearly $3 million worth of tungsten oxide powder allegedly stolen from Mitsubishi Materials Corporation.
Three Hyderabad family members die in California road accident
Three members of a Hyderabad family were killed and two others critically injured in a road accident in California, United States, on July 21, 2026.
Alphabet expands Miami office space as Google founders acquire local property
Alphabet has expanded its Miami office space amid significant residential real estate purchases in South Florida by Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, coinciding with a proposed California tax referendum targeting the ultra-wealthy.