Hundreds of cats rescued from Southern California nonprofit
Upland police rescued hundreds of cats in an animal-hoarding case tied to a Southern California nonprofit. “The malnourishment,…
A timeline of California’s tax breaks for Hollywood
By Kate Wolffe, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A high-profile…
California Governor Gavin Newsom signs election security bills expanding voter access, preventing interference ahead of midterms
SAN FRANCISCO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a package of 13 election security bills aimed at…
Paramount settlement is less than desired, more than nothing
Did California come out a winner when Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta settled a multi-state lawsuit against Paramount Skydance…
El Niño: Newsom declares state of emergency as California gets prepared
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday declared a statewide emergency for California, warning of damaging storms that could be…
Long Beach aquarium is saving California frog is on the brink of extinction
Sept. 21, 2026 3:21 PM PT Inside three water tanks in a tucked-away room at the Aquarium of…
California Declares Sept. 25 Official Dolly Parton Day
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill over the weekend declaring the new commemorative day California Gov. Gavin Newsom…
A Powerful El Niño is Brewing. Newsom Wants California Ready for the Worst
California is preparing for flooding and dangerous storms as a potentially historic El Niño strengthens. Sep 21, 2026…
Newsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inaction
SACRAMENTO — California just took its first concrete steps toward regulating its growing data center industry as public appetite builds…
California tightens rules on AI data center energy and water use
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed seven bills designed to prevent AI data centers from passing utility costs…
California’s Children Need Affordable Child Care, Regardless of Family Composition
key takeaway California’s child care system already falls short of meeting families’ needs, and a proposed change to…
California establishes Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25
By Deborah DayAssistant Editor, Fast Break Desk Sept. 21, 2026 12:58 PM PT The Queen of Country is…