California: News

05 Apr 2024

Apple

Apple fired 600 employees after canceling its EV, smartwatch projects

Apple terminated over 600 employees following the discontinuation of its electric car and smartwatch display projects, which were phased out at the end of February.

California proposes bill to help employees relax after working hours

A new bill, AB 2751 or the "right to disconnect" bill, has been proposed by a member of the California State Assembly in the US.

03 Apr 2024

BYD

Tesla's Q1 sales drop amidst intensifying global competition

Tesla experienced a significant decrease in sales during the first quarter of 2024, with global competition intensifying and the growth rate of the electric vehicle (EV) market slowing down.

28 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

Experience Napa Valley's autumn splendor: Things to do

Napa Valley in California is celebrated for its stunning vistas and gentle autumn weather.

24 Mar 2024

World

US: Man eats train accident victim's severed leg; arrested

In a startling incident, a 27-year-old man allegedly removed the severed leg of a fatal train accident victim and started eating it.

19 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

Unwind at Napa Valley's scenic vineyards and culture

Napa Valley in California is celebrated for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural scene, providing a peaceful getaway.

15 Mar 2024

Waymo

Waymo's autonomous taxi service enters Los Angeles amid controversy, protest

Waymo, a subsidiary of Google's parent company Alphabet, has launched its autonomous taxi service in Los Angeles, US.

14 Mar 2024

Hollywood

Who was Robyn Bernard? 'General Hospital' star dies at 64

Robyn Bernard, best known for her portrayal of Terry Brock on the popular soap opera General Hospital, reportedly died on Tuesday morning (local time). She was 64.

13 Mar 2024

Elon Musk

Tesla, Ford, and Mercedes's self-driving systems fail safety tests

US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has revealed that most driver-assist systems from leading automakers have failed to meet safety standards.

11 Mar 2024

Google

Google's AI-focused Bay View campus struggles with Wi-Fi issues

Google's Bay View building in Mountain View, California, has been struggling with Wi-Fi connectivity issues for months.

06 Mar 2024

Fashion Tips

Crafting your Coachella wardrobe: Outfits perfect for the music festival

As the sun dips below the horizon of the California desert, the renowned Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival calls to fashion aficionados worldwide.

05 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

Death Valley's superbloom: What's this rare phenomenon all about 

In California's Death Valley, a place known for its harsh climate, a rare and extraordinary event unfolds when conditions align.

14 Feb 2024

Murder

Indian-American family of 4 found dead in California

An Indian-American family of four, including two children, was found dead inside their residence in San Mateo, California.

05 Feb 2024

Flood

California storm: US state faces 'life-threatening flooding,' emergency declared

A powerful storm from the Pacific Ocean hit the west coast of the United States (US) on Sunday, bringing "life-threatening flooding" to California.

Video: Clashes erupt at Khalistani referendum event in US

Violence broke out at a "Khalistan referendum" event in San Francisco, United States (US), on January 28 (Sunday), per reports.

02 Feb 2024

Pokemon

Thieves steal 35,000 Pokemon cards worth thousands of dollars 

A late-night break-in at Tofu's Trading, a popular trading card shop in San Jose, California, led to the theft of nearly 35,000 Pokemon cards.

01 Feb 2024

Nick Jonas

Why Nick Jonas-Priyanka Chopra moved out of their $20M mansion

Power couple Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas have moved out of their swanky mansion in Los Angeles, California.

01 Feb 2024

Tesla

Elon Musk's Tesla sued for hazardous waste mishandling in California

Tesla is currently facing a lawsuit filed by 25 California counties, including Alameda, Los Angeles, San Joaquin, and San Francisco.

Rare footage captures live great white birth, solving birthing mystery

In a groundbreaking discovery, wildlife filmmaker Carlos Gauna, known as The Malibu Artist, and UC Riverside biology doctoral student Phillip Sternes encountered a rare sight on July 9, 2023, near Santa Barbara on California's central coast.

29 Jan 2024

Travel And Tourism

Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve offers the perfect spring escapade

Nestled in the Mojave Desert, the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve comes alive each spring with a spectacular display of California's state flower.

25 Jan 2024

Environment

Cracking the code: Preventing global groundwater depletion

The global depletion of groundwater, a critical water source for agriculture, homes, industries, and cities, is accelerating, surpassing rates observed over the past four decades, according to a recent study published in the journal Nature.

25 Jan 2024

Murder

US woman who stabbed partner 108 times won't be imprisoned

A 32-year-old United States(US) woman, convicted of stabbing her boyfriend 108 times, has been spared prison time.

25 Jan 2024

Travel And Tourism

Anticipated global music festivals of 2024

As the world reemerges into the great outdoors following the lockdown with the music scene's remarkable surge in popularity throughout 2023, anticipation builds for even grander events in 2024.

23 Jan 2024

TikTok

Woman arrested for stealing viral Stanley cups worth $2,500 

Amid Stanley's water bottle mania, unfolded a bizarre incident, revealing the dark side of the trend.

21 Jan 2024

Google

Google engineer found 'spattered with blood' after murdering wife 

A 27-year-old Google engineer is facing murder charges for allegedly killing his wife, Xuanyi Yu—also a Google employee—in their California residence.

05 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

US: Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti—2nd in 2 weeks

A Hindu temple, Vijay's Sherawali Temple, in Hayward, California, United States (US), has been defaced with anti-India graffiti and controversial slogans, triggering angry reactions from the Indian diaspora.

29 Dec 2023

Donald Trump

US: California rules in Trump's favor after Colorado, Maine setbacks

After Maine and Colorado in the United States (US) deemed Donald Trump ineligible to run for president, California's Secretary of State Shirley Weber refused to bar him from the presidential primary.

US: Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistani graffiti, India demands probe

A Hindu temple in Newark, California, United States (US), has been defaced with anti-India graffiti and controversial slogans, triggering outrage from the Indian diaspora.

05 Dec 2023

Social Media

YouTuber jailed for staging a plane crash to get fame

In a shocking turn of events in California, USA, a former Olympic athlete, and 30-year-old YouTuber, Trevor Daniel Jacob, has been sentenced to six months in prison for deliberately orchestrating a small plane crash to boost his social media presence.

24 Nov 2023

Hollywood

Animatronic model of E.T.'s head to be auctioned in December

Remember the cult classic sci-fi film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial from 1982 wherein an alien is left behind on Earth?

Apple-backed Right to Repair bill becomes law: What it means

The state of California in the US, has signed the Right to Repair Act (SB 244) into law.

US: 1 stabbed, 1 arrested as hundreds of teenagers brawl

A chaotic brawl erupted at Emeryville's Bay Street Shopping Complex in California, United States (US), on Sunday, involving 300-400 teenagers.

21 Aug 2023

Hurricane

Tropical Storm Hilary, 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit California

Tropical Storm Hilary, previously a Category 4 hurricane, hit southern California in the United States (US) on Sunday.

19 Aug 2023

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's sexual abuse lawsuits revived: Here's why

A California court has reportedly decided to revive decade-old sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson.

US: Judge shot dead wife in California, pleads not guilty

A senior judge who allegedly shot dead his wife while in a drunken state in California, United States, has pleaded not guilty, The Associated Press reported.

Maui wildfire death toll hits 89, US's deadliest natural disaster

The devastating Maui wildfire, rapidly spreading in Hawaii state of the United States (US), reportedly due to very dry conditions triggered by a drought combined with powerful winds, has claimed the lives of at least 89 people so far.

California: Naked woman exits car, fires shots during rush hour

A naked woman got out of her car and opened fire on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge in California, United States (US), on Wednesday.

19 Jul 2023

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift becomes honorary mayor of Santa Clara; city renamed 

Taylor Swift is the biggest pop star of our times and she is reaching newer heights, every single day. From sold-out concerts to chart-busting albums, Taylor is "swift" everywhere.

05 Jul 2023

Celebrity

Kevin Costner gives deadline to estranged wife to vacate home

Actor Kevin Costner, best known for Amazon Prime Video's series Yellowstone, has given a deadline to his estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, to vacate his home in California's Santa Barbara.

04 Jul 2023

USA

California man hides mother's death, claims benefits for 32 years

In an unusual development reported in California, a man admitted to hiding his mother's death for over three decades to enjoy the monetary benefits of her social security and military retirement plans.