Becerra and Hilton advance in California governor's raceXavier Becerra and Steve Hilton emerged from a crowded primary field to face each other this fall for governor.Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Brad Sherman cruises into fall runoff against RepublicanSix Democrats challenged Rep. Brad Sherman in the primary; none cracked 14 percent, leaving him to face Republican Larry Thompson.Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Fireworks companies to pay $4 million for fatal El Dorado FireA smoke grenade made by an Ohio company sparked the 2020 gender-reveal wildfire that killed a U.S. Forest Service firefighter.Wednesday, June 3, 2026
2026 on pace to be one of deadliest years for West Coast whalesAt least 51 whales have died along the California, Oregon and Washington coasts so far this year, the Center for Biological Diversity says.Friday, May 29, 2026
Becerra and Hilton pull ahead in California governor's primaryA new PPIC poll shows the Democrat at 23 percent and the Trump-endorsed Republican at 20 percent, with the June 2 election underway.Thursday, May 28, 2026
Newsom signs law banning police interference with electionsThe emergency measure targets Trump administration efforts and follows Sheriff Chad Bianco's seizure of Riverside County ballots.Thursday, May 28, 2026
California primary voting continues as governor's race tightensHilton, Becerra and Steyer are bunched at the top of a crowded primary field with mail-in ballots still being counted.Friday, May 22, 2026
Final California gubernatorial primary debate tonightThe CBS News California and San Francisco Examiner debate begins at 5:30 p.m.Thursday, May 14, 2026
Offshore Platform Habitat Catches Fire Off SummerlandCoast Guard reports no oil released after the decommissioning platform 50 miles up the coast from Malibu burst into flames.Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Schiff Says Trump's Iran War Threatens California BeachesThe U.S. senator toured Ventura and Santa Barbara offshore oil platforms, warning that the administration's pro-oil push risks another coastal spill.Monday, May 11, 2026
Steyer Leads Hilton in California Governor's Race PollA Survey USA poll shows Democrat Tom Steyer at 21% and Republican Steve Hilton at 18%, with Democrats favored 56-26 overall.Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Jury Acquits Cal State Professor Arrested at ICE RaidFederal jurors needed only minutes to clear Jonathan Caravello of assault charges over a tear gas canister.Friday, April 10, 2026
Riverside Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Built on Thin EvidenceNewly unsealed warrants show Sheriff Chad Bianco seized 650,000 ballots with no insider tips and no expert analysis.Friday, April 10, 2026
GOP Governor Race Turns Vicious Between Hilton and BiancoThe two Republican front-runners are trading immigration attacks ahead of California's June jungle primary.Friday, April 10, 2026
Six bystanders killed in pursuits; Friedman pushes for techCongresswoman Laura Friedman wants federal money to equip local police with grapplers, tracking darts and chase drones to end high-speed pursuits safely.Thursday, April 9, 2026
Disney plans another round of layoffs, possibly 1,000 jobsThe Walt Disney Co. is preparing major cuts as the Southern California studio industry continues to contract.Thursday, April 9, 2026
Artemis 2 to splash down off Southern California FridayThe moon-orbiting spacecraft and its four astronauts will land in the Pacific about 120 miles south of Malibu at 5:07 p.m. Friday.Thursday, April 9, 2026
UCSB study: PG&E overcharging $686 million for Diablo CanyonThree professors say California ratepayers are subsidizing a profitable nuclear plant, costing the average SCE customer about $80 a year.Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Homeland Security threatens to pull customs from LAXNew DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says sanctuary cities like Los Angeles may lose federal customs processing at their international airports.Tuesday, April 7, 2026
SpaceX launch from Vandenberg lights up night skyTwenty-five low-orbit satellites were sent up Monday night, with California suing to learn how much debris SpaceX dumps into the atmosphere.Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Analyst: Trump endorsement may hand California to DemocratsCalMatters columnist Dan Walters writes that Trump's surprise backing of Steve Hilton could keep two Republicans from advancing past the June primary.Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Two governor debates set for April and MayKTLA hosts top-tier candidates April 22; CNN follows May 5 with a wider field for those polling at least 3 percent.Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Wolf that wandered into LA County now heading northAfter more than 1,000 miles, the first wolf seen in Los Angeles County in a century is approaching Bishop on her way back to Oregon.Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Trump endorsement of Hilton may upend California GOP primaryPolitical observers say the president's backing of podcaster Steve Hilton could push Chad Bianco out and clear a path for Democrats.Monday, April 6, 2026
Diablo Canyon nuclear plant gets 20-year license renewalThe federal NRC extended California's last nuclear plant, which sits on two earthquake faults and supplies 8 percent of the state's electricity.Friday, April 3, 2026
Trump joins critics of State Farm over wildfire claimsPresident pledges a federal probe of insurers' handling of California fire claims as administration cuts disaster aid.Thursday, April 2, 2026
NTSB Chief: Hands-Free Driving Systems Don't Improve SafetyJennifer Homendy says drivers grow too reliant on driver-assist cameras and pay more attention to phones than the road.Wednesday, April 1, 2026
