California - Page 15

World-record bluefin tuna caught off the coast of San Diego on rod and reel by sport fisherman

September 12, 2026

World-record bluefin tuna caught off the coast of San Diego on rod and reel by sport fisherman

A record 446-pound giant bluefin tuna was reeled in off San Diego on a rod and reel, and the massive catch is now being served as local sashimi.

Coastal town revolts after $9.5M upgrade walls off beloved ocean views: 'You can't see the sea'

September 12, 2026

Coastal town revolts after $9.5M upgrade walls off beloved ocean views: 'You can't see the sea'

A California state agency agreed to modify a tall new fence in Fort Bragg after residents said it blocks their beloved ocean views of Noyo Headlands.

Ex-mayor found liable for alleged sexual assaults of 7 women, ordered to pay $13M

September 12, 2026

Ex-mayor found liable for alleged sexual assaults of 7 women, ordered to pay $13M

Dominic Foppoli, former Windsor, California, mayor, faces a punitive damages phase after a jury awarded seven women $13 million in sexual assault case.

California woman chased, fatally shot by illegal immigrant DoorDash driver who stalked her for months: DHS

September 11, 2026

California woman chased, fatally shot by illegal immigrant DoorDash driver who stalked her for months: DHS

DHS says Shalini Thakur's fatal Sacramento shooting was preventable if Biden administration immigration policies hadn't released her alleged killer.

Restaurant chain once frequented by Kardashians files for bankruptcy after 36 years

September 10, 2026

Restaurant chain once frequented by Kardashians files for bankruptcy after 36 years

A 36-year-old Southern California brunch chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, owing over $1 million after rent disputes and construction woes forced multiple closures.

Oakland schools in hot seat over 'students of color' program while taking millions in federal funding

September 10, 2026

Oakland schools in hot seat over 'students of color' program while taking millions in federal funding

Defending Education filed a Title VI complaint alleging Oakland Unified School District's Latinx mentoring program excludes White students.

Trump administration accuses prestigious law school of favoring Black applicants over White, Asian peers

September 10, 2026

Trump administration accuses prestigious law school of favoring Black applicants over White, Asian peers

Federal officials allege a major California law school favored Black applicants over Asian and White students, but the university denies violating admissions laws.

FBI arrests suspect accused of paying LA homeless to forge signatures using registered voters' identities

September 10, 2026

FBI arrests suspect accused of paying LA homeless to forge signatures using registered voters' identities

James Brass allegedly ran a ballot harvesting scheme on Los Angeles' Skid Row, paying homeless people to sign petitions using stolen voter identities.

British actress Lesley-Anne Down traded in LA’s fires and political leanings for a life in Georgia

September 10, 2026

British actress Lesley-Anne Down traded in LA’s fires and political leanings for a life in Georgia

Classic British actress Lesley-Anne Down traded in Los Angeles wildfires, Hollywood’s harassment and political leanings for a life in Georgia.

Surrogate who refused abortion takes fight to Supreme Court as baby's life hangs in balance

September 9, 2026

Surrogate who refused abortion takes fight to Supreme Court as baby's life hangs in balance

Surrogate McKenna West asks the Supreme Court to block a California ruling that left her unable to advocate for a newborn with a rare heart defect.