El Niño and warming oceans push California, plant into ‘uncharted territory’

The phrase “uncharted territory” comes directly from climate scientists at the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. In July 2026, global … Read more
New federal caps on graduate school loans send students and colleges scrambling

Starting July 1, 2026, sweeping new federal limits on graduate student borrowing are forcing thousands of students and universities into … Read more
Mission San Juan Capistrano is also turning 250. It has lessons for America

Mission San Juan Capistrano Turns 250 — And Its Story Holds Important Lessons for America As the United States prepares … Read more
Cars, parking lot set ablaze in Wilmington — fireworks suspected, LAFD says
A serious fire broke out Friday night in Wilmington, leaving one man critically injured and multiple vehicles destroyed. The Los … Read more
Men allegedly bid on construction in Palisades fire zone without licenses

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), conducted an undercover … Read more
Sure you want to set off that illegal firework? A police drone might be watching

Sure You Want to Set Off That Illegal Firework? Police Drones Might Be Watching This July 4th Police drones are … Read more
Birthright citizenship ruling was a win for democracy — and a warning

The Supreme Court’s landmark 6–3 ruling in Trump v. Barbara struck down a signature executive order designed to end automatic … Read more
Millions of sterile male Mexican fruit flies to be released in San Diego County

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), alongside the USDA, recently expanded an emergency quarantine in San Diego County … Read more
What you should know about the $351.7 billion state budget Newsom just signed

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the state’s $351.7 billion spending plan for the 2026–27 fiscal year. Marking his final budget … Read more
Supreme Court strikes down Watergate-era limits on campaign funds for political parties

In a 6–3 decision split along ideological lines, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a longstanding Watergate-era campaign finance law. … Read more
