Politics Nov 20 Trump administration proposes new oil drilling off the coasts of California and Florida The administration’s plan proposes six offshore lease sales between 2027 and 2030 in areas along the California coast. It also calls for new drilling off the coast of Florida in areas at least 100 miles from that state's shore. By Matthew Daly, Matthew Brown, Associated Press
Politics Nov 19 Tom Steyer running for California governor as a populist billionaire Billionaire businessman and activist Tom Steyer is running for California governor as a Democrat. By Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Nation Nov 17 Lingering thunderstorms bring flooding risk after atmospheric river drenches much of California A powerful atmospheric river had mostly moved through California after causing at least six deaths and dousing much of the state, but lingering thunderstorms brought the risk of mudslides in areas of Los Angeles County that were recently ravaged by… By Associated Press
Nation Nov 15 Strong storm system moves into California with warnings of flash floods The National Weather Service in Los Angles and Oxnard reported heavy rainfall Saturday at rates as heavy as an inch (2.5 centimeters) per hour in coastal areas that are prone to flash flooding. By Associated Press
Nov 14 John Beam, college football coach in ‘Last Chance U,’ has died after being shot, police say By Mike Catalini, Haven Daley, Associated Press College football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series “Last Chance U,” has died after being shot on campus, the Oakland Police Department said Friday, and a suspect has been arrested. Continue reading
Nov 13 DOJ sues to block California map that could tip control of Congress to Dems By Alanna Durkin, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026. Continue reading
Nov 13 California revokes 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants By Josh Funk, Associated Press The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally. Continue reading
Nov 12 Former Newsom aide indicted for alleged theft of campaign funds from ex-health secretary By Trân Nguyễn, Jaimie Ding, Associated Press Dana Williamson, a former top aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, has been indicted on federal charges alleging her involvement in a scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra. Continue reading
Nov 10 Preliminary tests find germ that causes botulism in ByHeart baby formula By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press Consumers should stop using ByHeart powdered infant formula immediately. Continue reading