Dodgers-Padres takeaways: A rejuvenated Los Angeles club sweeps a struggling San Diego offense

LOS ANGELES — It was touted as the biggest series of the month. It was billed as a potential passing of the torch, with the San Diego Padres threatening to win the National League West for the first time in 19 years. Instead, Sunday’s finale ended...

Green Inferno: Semi-Truck Carrying 8 Teslas Engulfed in Fire on Los Angeles Highway

A semi-truck transporting eight Tesla EVs caught fire on the 5 Freeway in Los Angeles, leading to extensive road closures and significant traffic disruptions on Saturday evening. The Los Angeles Fire Department has not disclosed the cause of the...

Brad Pitt Selling Los Angeles Home Weeks After Break-In

Published August 18, 2025 10:14 AM PDT Brad Pitt's Los Angeles house -- the one that was broken into earlier this summer -- is officially on its way to a new owner ... but TMZ has learned the sale was already in motion well before the burglary....

San Francisco Library Book Policies Spark Censorship Debate

The Evolving Debate Over Book Access in San Francisco In the heart of San Francisco, where innovation and progressive values often collide with practical governance, the city’s public library system has become a flashpoint for a heated controversy...

A new gold rush? How AI is transforming San Francisco

On a sunny day in San Francisco, along the city’s waterfront, families dived into the wacky world of artificial intelligence inside the Exploratorium museum. Visitors made shadow puppets for AI to identify, used AI to generate songs, asked...

Economists say Trump tariffs won't significantly reduce U.S. debt

Cranes unload shipping containers from the container ship at the Port of Los Angeles in California, U.S., August 15, 2025. /VCG Cranes unload shipping containers from the container ship at the Port of Los Angeles in California, U.S., August 15,...

California CEO Sentenced to 46 Months for $12M EIDL Fraud Scheme

A California CEO’s recent sentencing highlights the consequences of fraud in pandemic relief programs, sending a stark warning to small business owners. Abraham Park, 67, was sentenced to 46 months in prison for defrauding the Small Business...

California Gov. Newsom Signs Teen Sex Solicitation Bill Into Law

This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: California Gov. Newsom Signs Teen Sex Solicitation Bill Into Law California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to bolster penalties for adults who solicit minors for sex on July 30. The new...

California and Hoopa Tribal Nation Form First-Ever Joint-Build Agreement

California and the Hoopa Value Public Utilities District (HVPUD) have entered into what the state says is its first ever joint-build agreement with a Tribal nation. The 23-mile project is part of the Middle-Mile Broadband Network (MMBN), which is...

California Named 6th Least Affordable State for College Grads

Image Credit: PrasitRodphan / Shutterstock As summer winds down and a new academic year approaches, many young adults across the U.S. are preparing to start college, while others are navigating the transition from campus to career. For the class...

California fires destroyed his home, then his lender destroyed his credit. How forbearance is burning victims

Neil Smith lost everything when the California Eaton Fire destroyed his home in January 2025. With this in mind, you can imagine his relief when Smith learned about a state-led initiative promising a 90-day mortgage forbearance without penalties....

California mom and her 8-month-old daughter who were missing for weeks are found dead in submerged vehicle

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

California compound that starred in ‘Basic Instinct’ lists for $91.35M — a huge increase from its previous ask

Sharon Stone’s home in the 1992 film “Basic Instinct” is up for grabs. The 12,441-square-foot residence in California’s Carmel Highlands is part of a sprawling cliffside compound. Listing details ooze Pacific romance — rocky beaches, cypress...

California says no to Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket-launch proposal

Regulators of California have recently rejected a US military proposal to increase SpaceX rocket launches from a Southern California base. The latest rejection marked the second time the US state has opposed such a plan. The California Coastal...

California Defies Congress, Continues EV Truck Mandate Despite Voided EPA Waivers

The lawsuits could have major implications for farmers across the country who depend heavily on trucking for their operations. Electric trucks have "limited range and payload" compared to diesel trucks, the Illinois lawsuit said, which is critical...

California shuts down oil refineries without clear plan for fuel or climate transition

Two major California oil refineries are closing without a statewide strategy in place, raising concerns about rising gas prices and weakening climate commitments. Tik Root reports for Grist. In short: The upcoming closures of Phillips 66 and...

California Governor Gavin Newsom: All you need to know about his personal and family life

Image credits: Getty Images California Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing back against POTUS Donald Trump in all caps and memes. Over the past few weeks, the 57-year-old's office has been making all-cap threats, pop culture references and AI-edited...

California Boosts AI Education with Google, Microsoft Amid Tech Relocations

California’s Push for AI Education Amid Economic Shifts In the heart of California’s bustling tech ecosystem, a new initiative is taking shape to equip the next generation with artificial intelligence skills. The state has forged partnerships with...

San Francisco’s Emporium Centre Mall Hits 20% Occupancy, Faces Auction

San Francisco’s once-thriving downtown retail hub, the San Francisco Centre—formerly known as the Westfield San Francisco Centre—continues its precipitous decline, emblematic of broader challenges facing urban commercial real estate in the...

California public company chooses RTP for East Coast hub