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Former Southern California mayor pleads guilty to secretly acting as agent of Chinese government

A former Southern California mayor has pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government

The Independent UK

California Parents Push Back Against Proposed Special Ed Budget Reductions

For many California families, special education is not an optional school service. It can mean speech therapy that helps a child communicate, classroom aides that support learning, or behavioral programs that make school attendance possible. That is why growing concerns over California special education budget cuts are sparking strong reactions…

Kids Ain't Cheap

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in June 2026

In June 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4,827 elections across 26 states. These include 18 statewide elections, 91 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, and two recall elections in two states.

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20 seconds of terror: California couple's self-driving robotaxi speeds through construction zone, company offers $120 in free rides

A California couple had the most harrowing 20 seconds of their life when their self-driving Waymo robotaxi went haywire and began speeding through a highway construction zone. The company offered him $120 in free rides, compensating for the life-threatening experience he and his fiancée had, though Elliot Slade, the man,…

The Times of India

California Judge "Cited and Relied on a Fictitious Case" Submitted by Lawyer, Even Though …

opposing counsel had "directly and swiftly pointed the errors out to the trial court."

Reason

California Shoppers Say One Grocery Category Feels Noticeably More Expensive This Month—and They’re Buying Less of It

Grocery shoppers across California continue to deal with rising food costs, but one category now stands out more than the rest: meat. From Los Angeles to Sacramento, many shoppers say beef, chicken, bacon, and deli products suddenly feel much more expensive than they did only weeks ago. Families who once…

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National Spelling Bee winner crowned after battling nerves and technical glitch

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California, has been crowned the champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee following a dramatic lightning-round tiebreaker.

The Independent UK

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MEET Xavier Becerra, the Democrat Who Could Become the First Latino Governor of California in 150 Years

Xavier Becerra is asking California voters to believe that the next governor does not need to be the loudest person in the race. He is betting that experience, biography and the promise of the California Dream can still cut through a primary dominated by billionaire spending, voter fatigue and political…

Latin Times

Despite scrutiny, special education money flows to for-profit residential treatment centers

Many for-profit residential facilities in the so-called troubled teen industry nationwide that claim to treat severe mental and behavioral health issues in children and teens are deftly tapping into taxpayer money meant for students with disabilities

The Independent UK

Campaign behind initiative to criminalize hunting, fishing, and any intentional injury to animals in Oregon submits signatures for verification

Welcome to the Friday, May 29, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Brickbat: From Guard to Inmate

Francisco Izayas Castillo, a former jail guard in Santa Clara County, California, was sentenced to 45 days in jail after… The post Brickbat: From Guard to Inmate appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Meet Shrey Parikh: 14-year-old Indian-origin Spelling Bee winner who spelled 32 words in 90 seconds

Indian-origin teenager Shrey Parikh has achieved what millions of young spellers dream of. The 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 28 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. He defeated runner-up Ishaan Gupta in a dramatic spell-off finale. During the tie-breaker, Parikh…

The Times of India

Did PayPal Co-Founder Peter Thiel Move Family to Argentina Amid 2026 Billionaire Tax Vote? The Facts Behind the Viral Claim

Peter Thiel's relocation to Argentina sparks speculation amid California's proposed wealth tax. Despite rumours, Thiel retains US ties, with his move seen as strategic rather than permanent.

International Business Times UK

The $687 million irony of Peter Thiel’s reported plan to ditch the US for Argentina

ANALYSIS: With a stream of government contacts and his protégé in the White House, the billionaire is at the height of his influence in the US, writes Josh Marcus. So why head off for other shores?

The Independent UK

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California’s ‘Los Gatos party mom’ sentenced to 35 years in prison

Shannon O’Connor, 52, was convicted of charges including child endangerment and facilitating forcible sexual assault

The Independent UK

New speed cameras in California city rack up thousands of tickets in first month

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The Mary Sue

California Couple Found Dead After Sending $30K to a Facebook Scammer The Wife Swore Was Tom Selleck

The scam began when the wife posted about a friend’s passing on Facebook.

AAP

California sues 23andMe, alleging it failed to protect user data in 2023 breach

California's attorney general is suing the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe, alleging it failed to protect sensitive user data in a 2023 breach that affected nearly 7 million people across the country

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California Public Sector Union Threatens Environmental Lawsuit Over Gavin Newsom's Return-to-Office Policy

Unionized state workers say agencies need to study the additional emissions that would be caused by requiring employees to come into the office four days a week.

Ballotpedia

Legislatures in Arizona, California, and Rhode Island will decide on legislatively referred ballot measures in June

Three states—Arizona, California, and Rhode Island—have June deadlines for referring measures to voters. In Arizona, where legislators extended their session through June 30, 31 measures have passed one chamber and are awaiting a vote in the other. California's legislature does not adjourn until August 31, but legislative measures must be…

The Economic Times

Gracie Abrams announces massive ‘The Look At My Life’ tour: Check full schedule and ticket details

Gracie Abrams has announced her expansive “The Look At My Life” Tour, a 64-date global arena run scheduled from December 2026 through May 2027. The tour will take the singer-songwriter across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, including multiple-night performances in cities such as Los Angeles, Brooklyn, London,…

The Independent UK

New speed cameras in California city issue 82,000 tickets in a month after grace period ends

The fines only went into effect after municipal officials observed a mandatory 60-day warning period for drivers

Capital & Main

Top Democratic Candidates Agree on Housing Urgency, Not the Fix

In the governor’s race, Steyer backs sweeping reforms and Becerra stresses enforcement.

Medical Daily

Death on a Plate: California's Deadliest Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in a Decade Is Still Not Over

What began as a cluster of hospitalizations in the Monterey Bay area last November has grown into the worst wild mushroom poisoning outbreak California has ever recorded — and it is far from finished.

International Business Times UK

Why Is Blake Lively Still Suing Justin Baldoni? The Untested California Law Explained

Blake Lively continues suing Justin Baldoni under an untested California anti-SLAPP law after the settlement. Judge Liman decides if actress gets damages for harassment claims.

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