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  • Western Monarch Day 2026: This widely known butterfly species is facing extinction

    Western Monarch Day 2026: This widely known butterfly species is facing extinction

    Every 5th February is celebrated as Western Monarch Day in California mostly. The Western Monarch Day draws attention to a growing environmental crisis. Scientists warn that western monarch butterflies are rapidly disappearing.

  • Mystery Solved: How Death Valley’s sliding rocks move on their own?

    Mystery Solved: How Death Valley’s sliding rocks move on their own?

    For decades, rocks in Death Valley’s Racetrack Playa appeared to move on their own. Scientists have now discovered that thin ice sheets, combined with light winds, push them across the playa. This explains one of the world’s most famous natural mysteries.

  • Faster Than Nature: Scientists created a lab grown virus "Evo-Φ2147" by using AI

    Faster Than Nature: Scientists created a lab grown virus "Evo-Φ2147" by using AI

    Scientists used AI to design a completely new virus known as Evo-Φ2147. It is designed to infect and replicate inside bacterial cells rapidly. This is a novel virus targeting E. coli bacteria.

  • Scientists revealed California’s hidden faults could make earthquakes harder to predict

    Scientists revealed California’s hidden faults could make earthquakes harder to predict

    Scientists uncover hidden faults beneath Northern California’s Mendocino triple junction. The discovery reshapes understanding of earthquake hazards and tectonic activity.

  • ‘Let’s buy California’: Danish petition offers lifetime pastries and sandwich makeover for Hollywood

    ‘Let’s buy California’: Danish petition offers lifetime pastries and sandwich makeover for Hollywood

    A satirical Danish petition urges citizens to crowdfund the purchase of California, offering lifetime pastries and a sandwich makeover for Hollywood, mocking Trump’s Greenland ambitions amid rising transatlantic tensions.

  • Google co-founders Sergey Brin, Larry Page leaving California ahead of 'billionaire tax': Report

    Google co-founders Sergey Brin, Larry Page leaving California ahead of 'billionaire tax': Report

    The moves come as California weighs a ballot measure that would impose a one-time 5 percent tax on individuals worth more than $1 billion. Sergey Brin has a net worth of about $250 billion, while Larry Page's net worth is $271 billion.

  • SpaceX launches NASA’s Pandora to explore exoplanets alongside 36 other satellites

    SpaceX launches NASA’s Pandora to explore exoplanets alongside 36 other satellites

    NASA’s Pandora satellite has launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket to study alien planet atmospheres, helping scientists uncover clues about distant worlds and the possibility of life beyond Earth.

  • Watch: What are California ground squirrels really eating that shocked scientists?

    Watch: What are California ground squirrels really eating that shocked scientists?

    Scientists have captured rare footage of California ground squirrels hunting small animals. This surprising behaviour shows that these rodents are opportunistic omnivores, challenging long-held assumptions about their diet.

  • Southern California in ‘Great Danger’ from Christmas floods

    Southern California in ‘Great Danger’ from Christmas floods

    The state has pre-positioned emergency response resources across the state, including 55 fire engines and 10 swiftwater rescue teams, to protect communities from the dangerous winter storms, according to a statement from Newsom.

  • California: Intoxicated woman passes out in cab, Indian-origin rideshare driver accused of rape

    California: Intoxicated woman passes out in cab, Indian-origin rideshare driver accused of rape

    According to law enforcement, the woman was heavily intoxicated at the time of pickup and unable to care for herself. During the ride, she reportedly fell asleep inside the vehicle.

  • Neon-blue wild pigs highlight dangers of toxic rodent baits in California

    Neon-blue wild pigs highlight dangers of toxic rodent baits in California

    Wild pigs in California turned neon blue after consuming rodenticide. Authorities warn hunters and public against eating affected meat due to serious health risks.

  • California becomes third US state to declare Diwali a holiday: The first two might surprise you

    California becomes third US state to declare Diwali a holiday: The first two might surprise you

    The law allows public schools and community colleges to close for Diwali. State employees can choose to take the day off, and public school students will receive an excused absence to celebrate.

  • California makes Diwali an official holiday, marking milestone for Indian Americans

    California makes Diwali an official holiday, marking milestone for Indian Americans

    California has officially designated Diwali as a statewide holiday, allowing schools and state workers to observe the festival. The move recognises South Asian cultural contributions and promotes inclusivity across faiths.

  • Screenshots, disguise and a knife: Chilling details of how Indian-origin Varun killed a child sex offender in US

    Screenshots, disguise and a knife: Chilling details of how Indian-origin Varun killed a child sex offender in US

    Police say Suresh used California’s Megan’s Law database to locate Brimmer, who had previously served nine years in prison for child sexual assault in 1995.

  • 'Hands off our grandma': Who is Harjit Kaur and why her ICE detention has sparked outrage in California | Explained

    'Hands off our grandma': Who is Harjit Kaur and why her ICE detention has sparked outrage in California | Explained

    Harjit Kaur's detention has shocked her family, neighbours and local leaders. Hundreds have now joined protests demanding that she be released, calling her “everyone’s grandma.”

  • US judge blocks Trump administration's use of troops in LA

    US judge blocks Trump administration's use of troops in LA

    San Francisco-based US District Judge Charles Breyer issued the order for the US District Court California Northern District, according to a court filing

  • California governor takes 'no fear' dig at Trump, shares PM Modi, Putin and Xi's SCO video

    California governor takes 'no fear' dig at Trump, shares PM Modi, Putin and Xi's SCO video

    Taking to X, Newsom posted a video of the informal interaction between the two leaders and wrote, "But have no fear, Trump is sending the Guard to Chicago."

  • Chatbot or 'suicide coach'? Why Adam Raine’s parents have sued ChatGPT after their son’s death

    Chatbot or 'suicide coach'? Why Adam Raine’s parents have sued ChatGPT after their son’s death

    According to a lawsuit filed this week, the California teenager turned to the AI chatbot for advice as he struggled with his mental health.

  • Kidnap or murder? Parents arrested as 7-month-old Emmanuel remains missing in California

    Kidnap or murder? Parents arrested as 7-month-old Emmanuel remains missing in California

    Authorities say the infant has been missing for more than a week, and despite extensive searches across multiple counties, his whereabouts remain unknown.

  • Why Los Angeles Is Burning: Riots, Trump’s Troops & What Sparked It All | MC Explains

    Why Los Angeles Is Burning: Riots, Trump’s Troops & What Sparked It All | MC Explains

    Los Angeles is on edge after mass immigration raids and violent protests. Trump bypasses California's governor to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops. What triggered the chaos—and what happens next? Watch the full breakdown now.

  • US Marines arrive in LA on Trump's orders as immigration protests persist

    US Marines arrive in LA on Trump's orders as immigration protests persist

    Trump has also activated 4,000 National Guard troops to quell protests in the city despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom

  • 1 killed as bomb explodes near California fertility clinic, FBI terms it 'act of terrorism'

    1 killed as bomb explodes near California fertility clinic, FBI terms it 'act of terrorism'

    The blast ripped through downtown Palm Springs, badly damaging the clinic and blowing out the windows and doors of other nearby buildings.

  • California Governor Newsom Pushes Cities To Ban Homeless Encampments | N18G

    California Governor Newsom Pushes Cities To Ban Homeless Encampments | N18G

    California Governor Gavin Newsom on May 12 directed cities and counties to clear homeless encampments using a new state-issued model ordinance. Emphasizing urgency, he called on local governments to "end the excuses" and act immediately, backed by billions in funding and legal support from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Newsom also announced $3.3 billion to expand behavioral health housing and treatment for the homeless, urging communities to provide compassionate alternatives while reclaiming public spaces like streets and sidewalks.

  • Pilot dead, houses damaged as small plane crashes in California

    Pilot dead, houses damaged as small plane crashes in California

    Fire crews responded to the scene, and police officers cordoned off the streets, warning people to stay clear of the area.

  • Breaking News: 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southern California Near San Diego | N18G

    Breaking News: 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southern California Near San Diego | N18G

    A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California near Julian in San Diego County, shaking homes and rattling shelves. Felt as far as Los Angeles, the quake caused no injuries or major damage. Firefighters and officials reported only minor rockfalls on roads. Gov. Newsom has been briefed, and damage assessments are ongoing.

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