California Lights Up: Diwali Becomes Official State Holiday

California has taken a historic step by officially declaring Diwali a state holiday, joining Pennsylvania and Connecticut as the third U.S. state to recognize the Hindu festival of lights. Governor … Read more

Massive Chevron Refinery Fire Erupts Near Los Angeles: Flames Tower Over El Segundo

Fire crews battled a massive fire at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo, California, on the night of Thursday, October 2, 2025. The blaze sent towering flames into the sky, … Read more

California Man Exonerated After 38 Years Wins $25 Million Wrongful Conviction Settlement

LOS ANGELES – Maurice Hastings, an innocent man who spent nearly four decades behind bars for a crime he did not commit, has been awarded $25 million in what legal … Read more

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Backs Antonio Villaraigosa in Heated California Governor Race

In a significant move in the California gubernatorial race, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Tuesday her full support for former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, endorsing him as the … Read more

Harley Tragedy on Highway 1 Shakes San Jose

A tragic twist on California’s scenic Highway 1 turned deadly as a Harley Davidson motorcycle crash near Watsonville claimed the life of a 65-year-old woman and left the 59-year-old driver … Read more

Disneyland Diplomacy Turns Sour as Newsom Slams Vance Over Immigration Woes

A weekend family trip by Vice President JD Vance to Disneyland has spiraled into a sharp political face-off with California Governor Gavin Newsom, who accused the administration of tearing migrant … Read more