California
The latest on news on California and other states across the United States. Whether it's local news with national impact or important local stories that matter, Newsweek is following it all.
California high surf and flood warnings continue after pier collapse
The National Weather Service issued a high surf warning, with waves reaching up to 35 feet, after a pier collapsed.
Blake Lively lawsuit: What Justin Baldoni texts reveal
Baldoni allegedly hired public relations agencies to damage Lively's reputation but the actor has denied any wrongdoing.
California pier collapse video shows Santa Cruz Wharf partially washed away
Santa Cruz Wharf's collapse threw three people into the ocean after the National Weather Service warned of waves up to 60 feet.
California's housing market roars back to life
Sales are roaring back in California, as an ongoing supply shortage keeps competition up among buyers.
California high-speed rail funding faces race against time
A high-speed rail project in California is running out of time to get funding approval before Donald Trump returns to the White House.
How California's Proposition 36 changed shoplifting for two thieves
Seal Beach police released video footage of two suspected shoplifters
Map shows national gas prices during busy holiday travel
At $3.04, the national average gas price marks one of the lowest holiday season levels since the pandemic.
California pier partially collapses amid "dangerously large" waves
The Santa Cruz pier has partially collapsed amid a high surf warning, the National Weather Service said.
Officers find baby's head severed from body in "horrific" scene
Andrey Demskiy, 28, is accused by local law enforcement of beheading his 1-year-old son last week.
Millions in California warned about exercising outdoors
A ban on burning wood in parts of the Golden State has been extended by the National Weather Service due to air quality concerns.
Atmospheric rivers update: "Storms train" to batter US over Christmas
Severe weather conditions are expected to disrupt holiday travel with heavy rain, snow and flood risks across the West Coast.
Delayed flight leaves passengers stranded—golden retrievers step in
Social media users were delighted by the canine helpers in the viral clip, with one hailing them as "true heroes."
California snow map shows counties to be hardest hit
Up to 16 inches of snow could hit isolated regions of the state, the National Weather Service said early Monday.
Atmospheric river update: 25-foot waves to hit California
Average wave heights this time of year are around 5 to 8 feet, meaning the incoming waves will be significantly larger.
Better Planet
Atmospheric rivers set to dramatically change up and down West Coast
Depending on where you are, atmospheric rivers may behave very differently in the future.
Maps show where mask mandates are returning across US
Some fear the U.S. is headed for a "triple-demic" or "quad-emic" of infectious disease.
California sees surge in people moving there, but it's not all great news
From 2023 to 2024, the state's population increased by 233,000 people, growing to 39.4 million this past July.
"Strongest" of back-to-back atmospheric rivers to hit California
Rain will saturate soils this weekend, heightening the probability that floods could occur with a stronger storm next week.
Map reveals states driving fastest population growth in decades
Texas, Florida, and California were found to be the states with the largest population increases over the past year.
California suffers exodus as over 200,000 Americans leave state in one year
California has lost more residents to other states than any other in the country. Most have gone to places like Texas and Arizona.
Kamala Harris cancels California trip, goes to White House—what we know
Kamala Harris' office said on Thursday that she would now not travel to Los Angeles and would remain in Washington D.C.
Campaign manager for California politician accused of spying for China
Yaoning "Mike" Sun, who managed the campaign of a Southern California politician two years ago, was arrested on Thursday.
Better Planet
California unveils plan to save state's water supply
The new five-year strategic plan has five goals to shore up water supplies in the increasingly arid state.
Map shows states with fastest-growing immigrant populations
The new U.S. Census Bureau estimates showed Florida, California and Texas among the top three states to see a surge in their migrant populations.
Who is Alexander Paffendorf? Man linked to Natalie Rupnow
Officials seized guns and ammunition from Alexander Paffendorf after he allegedly admitted to communicating with Natalie Rupnow.
Seafood recall in seven states over norovirus fears
"Oysters and clams contaminated with norovirus can cause illness if eaten," the FDA said.
Is bird flu a potential pandemic? Dangers of the outbreak explained
As California declares a state of emergency over bird flu, here is what scientists are saying about the dangers of the virus.
California man told Natalie Rupnow about plan to attack government
A judge has issued a restraining order against a 20-year-old man, requiring him to turn his guns into police within 48 hours.
California major insurer cuts all condo and rental policies
Several major insurers have dropped insurance coverage in the Golden State in recent years as part of a larger crisis.
Teamsters strike targets Amazon warehouses in run up to busy holiday period
Amazon doesn't expect an impact to operations during what the union calls the largest strike against the company in U.S. history.
