California
The latest on news on California and other states across the United States. Whether it's local news with national impact or important local stories that matter, Newsweek is following it all.
Gavin Newsom threatens DeSantis with legal action after migrant flight
Newsom floated the possibility of kidnapping charges after migrants were sent from Texas to Sacramento.
Bill to stop employees confronting shoplifters passed by California Senate
The proposed law is designed to protect store workers from violence, but retailers have slammed the move as an invitation to thieves "to come in and steal."
Video of deserted street sparks San Francisco ghost town debate
The video showed a number of vacant stores in Union Square, San Francisco's main commercial district, after numerous retailers have fled the city.
Pride event sparks fight outside elementary school
Tensions rose between two conflicting protests at an elementary school in North Hollywood on Friday.
Woman who ordered poppies from flower company left howling at what arrived
Sarah Hollingsworth was initially confused at the flowers that arrived—until she spotted the "googly eyes."
Aldi hit with $10M class action lawsuit over "naturally flavored" bars
Court documents filed in California allege that the supermarket misrepresented the ingredients in its "natural" cereal bars.
Woman finds mysterious ancient object on California beach
As it was later nowhere to be found, a museum asked the public for help in order to retrieve it.
Manson family murderer presents problem for Gavin Newsom
A California appeals court ruled that Leslie Van Houten, who was involved in the murder of two people killed by members of the Manson family, should be freed.
Laughter over why Labrador tells owner she's sad: "Big feelings"
Copper let her feelings be known after her owner said no to her unusual request.
Pride flag burned at elementary school sparks hate crime investigation
This incident comes as parents of children at the elementary school are planning a boycott of an assembly that would include LGBTQ+ topics.
Mystery as man stumbles upon casket on the curb in California
The unusual discovery was found dumped on a patch of grass with a note that said: "bulky item pickup."
Nine Arrests After Savage Beatdown of Marines by Wild Teen Mob Goes Viral
The viral video showed the moment the Marines were assaulted as they attempted to protect themselves in the fetal position.
San Francisco faces retail exodus as Old Navy becomes latest to flee area
Major retailers like Whole Foods, T-Mobile, and Nordstrom have closed their downtown stores in San Francisco this year, blaming a rise in crime in the area.
Great white sharks filmed feasting on dolphin over Memorial Day weekend
Footage shows a flurry of shark fins surrounding a dolphin as they tear it apart.
Nikki Alcaraz's ex-husband speaks out about missing woman
"Due to a history of domestic assault we believe she is in danger," the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office said.
Video of two Marines being savagely beaten by teenagers sparks outrage
Police have not yet made any arrests, an Orange Country Sheriff's Department said on Tuesday.
Who is Tyler Stratton? Details emerge on boyfriend of missing Nikki Alcaraz
Steven Tyler Stratton was travelling with his girlfriend, Nikki Alcaraz, before her disappearance earlier this month.
Toddler hit and killed by car while celebrating birthday
Josiah Caleb Toleafoa had been celebrating his birthday with his mother in California before he was struck by a car.
Queen Elizabeth II assassination plot revealed in FBI files
The late monarch faced the threat of an attempt against her life during a trip to the U.S. West Coast in 1983 motivated by the Troubles in Ireland at the time.
Republican leads Democrats in race for Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat: Poll
The poll showed GOP candidate Eric Early slightly leading over Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, gaining 18 percent of likely primary voters' support.
Dianne Feinstein should resign, majority of California Democrats say: Poll
Some 63 percent of Californian Democrats believe the recent ill health of the state's senior senator means she is no longer fit to serve, a new survey shows.
Man finds venomous rattlesnake hiding in boat after 4 days: "trapped"
"Before he could figure out what to do the snake crawled under the floor," a snake catcher told Newsweek.
Supreme Court ruling could blow up Republican House control going forward
A lawsuit by Republicans that seeks to give state legislatures control of redistricting could inadvertently allow Democrats in California to gerrymander.
Video of bystanders saving traffic cop from headlock attack viewed 1M times
The California Highway Patrol has praised the good Samaritans for intervening to help the officer rather than standing and watching the fight unfold.
Colorado River water use to be slashed across three states
Arizona, California and Nevada have all pledged to cut 3 million acre-feet from their water usage over a period of four years.
LA Dodgers face LGBTQ+ storm after banning drag group
The baseball team was forced to apologize and reverse a rescinded invitation to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence after facing outrage from religious groups.
I taught in San Francisco. Children are trained to be offended
Among adults, virtue signaling seems very common here.
California's ghost lake nears size of Lake Tahoe
Lake Tulare dried up 80 years ago, but is rapidly re-emerging following intense storms across California.
Biden administration to pay three states $1 billion to conserve water
The plan will reduce water use from the Colorado River in California, Arizona and Nevada through 2026.
These cities will face economic fallout from U.S. default
One-sixth of the government's spending goes to national defense bills, including military personnel wages. Here's which military cities could be hit hardest.
