California

Chevron, Tesla, Oracle among 11 firms leaving California by 2025 due to high costs, strict regulations, impacting jobs and economy.

Former San Ramon officer Nicole Brown is accused of fraudulently collecting nearly $600,000 in disability benefits while posting videos of vacations, ziplining and festivals. California authorities are now seeking repayment.

Fitness influencer Gloria Zamora, 40, was fatally shot outside a California restaurant by her estranged husband. The case continues to develop, highlighting urgent concerns around domestic violence and protections for abuse survivors.

Alex Padilla, US Senator from California, is a vocal advocate for mental health reform, with a modest net worth and a long-standing career in public service shaped by his family's immigrant roots.

State Farm will raise California insurance rates by up to 38% from 1 June, prompting backlash over affordability and lack of transparency. A review is due in October.

Listeria contamination from a California food maker led to hospitalizations; consumers urged to discard recalled products and watch for symptoms.

The cost of living index varies considerably for different US states. A Hawaii resident needs to save $443.06 monthly starting at 25 to amass $1 million by 66, compared with $298.45 monthly for a West Virginia resident

California has officially surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth largest economy, driven by tech innovation, business growth, and record tourism figures.

Republican mayor is now facing a recall effort following his controversial statement advocating to 'give homeless people all the fentanyl they want'.

State Farm General had filed for an 22% rate hike for its homeowner policies, citing the wildfires and a £3.86 billion drop in its surplus account in the past decade.

Over 200,000 Danes have signed a satirical petition to 'buy California from Trump', offering donors unlimited avocados and plans to rename Disneyland 'Hans Christian Andersenland'.

Celebrities like Leonardo Di Caprio and Beyoncé and billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Ballmer are working alongside Amazon and Google to support Los Angeles wildfire victims.

The Hollywood elite are paying private firefighter firms thousands of dollars to protect their mansions as LA continues to burn.

An Elon Musk and Donald Trump admirer sparked a firestorm after praising his plan to aid wildfire victims in California with Cybertrucks and Starlink.

Although insurers have been dropping coverage for California homeowners for years, new rules announced weeks ago will mandate them to offer policies in high-risk regions.

Rory Callum, who appeared on Kiddy Kapers, tragically died in inside his cottage after his mother was unable to contact emergency services and their house's water was cut off.

Billionaire couple Stewart and Lynda Resnick are facing criticism for profiting from public resources amid California's ongoing wildfires.

Elon Musk announced 'DEI Means DIE' in an X post amid California wildfires, sparking debate over resource allocation priorities.

LA CEO Keith Wasserman sparked outrage by offering to pay any amount for private firefighters to protect his home during the Palisades wildfire.

Devastating California wildfires rage, fueled by strong winds. Palisades Fire destroys over 1,000 structures, the largest in LA history.

A California woman, Jodi Hayes, discovered that 35 strangers were fraudulently added as authorised users to her credit card, each given a $19,000 spending limit, highlighting the growing threat of identity theft and credit card fraud.

Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, sold 2,000 Visa shares less than three months before the US DOJ filed a lawsuit alleging the payments giant engaged in unlawful actions that cost Americans billions of dollars in additional fees.

California is leading the fight against plastic pollution. It is banning plastic bags and suing ExxonMobil for its role in promoting single-use plastics.

Police warn that criminals in California, Michigan, and Arizona are using Zillow and Redfin listings to target homes for burglaries, exploiting detailed online property information to plan their crimes.

Elon Musk's decision to move X's headquarters from San Francisco to Texas, citing issues with crime and new California laws, has been met with indifference and even approval from some San Francisco officials.

Many companies, such as Tesla and Chevron, are relocating from California to Texas due to lower taxes, affordable living, and a business-friendly environment.

High inflation and rising California fires have led State Farm to propose homeowners insurance rate hikes. At the same time, many insurers remain hesitant to return to the state due to rapid climate change.

If money were no object, research found that the best neighbourhoods for retirees were in Hawaii, Florida, and California.

Kali and Joshua Fontanilla's Exodus Institute counters teachings found in American public school, focusing on 'countering lefft wing indoctrination'

A Utah couple accidentally shipped their pet cat in an Amazon return package, trapping it without food or water for six days.