CALIFORNIA

The Torko Organization is "one of the largest human smuggling organizations in the United States," according to acting U.S. Attorney Joseph T. McNally

A judge ruled against the Trump administration in a lawsuit brought by probationary federal workers, including an Alaska couple working for Park Services.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom launches a podcast to discuss DOGE, egg prices, and tariffs, promises to sit down with MAGA leaders.

After Donald Trump's renewed push to buy Greenland, a satirical Danish petition has gained over 200,000 signatures calling for Denmark to purchase California.

The right-wing Heritage Foundation is questioning whether the royal lied on visa documentation after Harry admitted taking drugs as a teenager

Trump's release of billions of gallons of water in California sparked backlash from experts and officials who say it threatens farmers' livelihood and was done without notifying officials.

California officials reject Trump's claims about the military restoring water, clarify that Los Angeles sources its water from the LA Aqueduct and Metropolitan Water District, and note federal pumps were offline briefly for maintenance during wildfire recovery.

California man proposes to girlfriend amid wildfire devastation after miraculously finding his engagement ring unscathed in the rubble of their destroyed home.

Rainfall brings relief to wildfire-ravaged Southern California but raises new concerns about toxic ash runoff and debris flows in burn areas.

Doctors Against Genocide are working to bring home 11 American doctors and nurses from Northern Gaza after Israel denied their exit.

Hughes Fire near Los Angeles grows to over 5,000 acres as high winds drive its spread and force mass evacuations across the area.

Two individuals from Oregon were arrested in a fake fire engine while allegedly pretending to be firefighters, California police officials said.

A massive fire at one of the world's largest battery storage facilities has released toxic fumes, intensifying concerns over California's already strained air quality.

Spirit Airlines sparked controversy after removing a passenger from a Los Angeles flight over his hoodie.

Burning Teslas are delaying recovery efforts for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires as their lithium batteries help to fuel the fires.

The fire broke out Thursday at the Moss Landing Power Plant and forced the evacuation of about 1,500 nearby residents

Totress Beasley and her son are now searching for a one-bedroom apartment in an increasingly difficult market, fueled by price gouging landlords.

A California man was overcome with emotion after he returned to his home he thought was a goner, only to find that it was almost entirely untouched.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is receiving backlash for a social media post in which she thanks companies such as Netflix and Disney for donating to wildfire relief efforts in the greater Los Angeles area, but fails to mention the contributions of the firefighters containing the blazes on the ground.

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville has voiced his refusal to assist California as multiple wildfires continue to burn in the Golden State.

Fossil-fuel industry lobbying in California spiked to record levels during the 2023-24 legislative session; just two companies spent more than $30 million to strike down the "polluter pay" bill.