Gerrymandering row: Barack Obama backs Newsom’s redistricting plan in California; calls it a ‘smart, measured’ response to Texas

[ad_1] File photo: Former US President Barack Obama (Picture credit: AP) Former US President Barack Obama has thrown his weight behind California Governor Gavin Newsom’s push to redraw House districts, calling the plan a “responsible” way to counter Republican efforts in Texas.Speaking at a Martha’s Vineyard fundraiser on Tuesday, Obama said he admired Newsom’s decision […]

Redistricting row: California Republicans sue to block Governor Newsom’s plan; Democrats push fast-track vote

[ad_1] File photo: California Governor Gavin Newsom (Picture credit: AP) California Republicans have asked the state Supreme Court to block Governor Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan, arguing Democrats are rushing legislation that could add five new Democratic congressional seats to counter Republican gains in Texas.The emergency petition, filed Monday by four Republican lawmakers, claims the plan […]

Row over Indian-origin truck driver Harjinder Singh: California Guv’s office says he entered US under Trump presidency

[ad_1] Indian-origin truck driver Harjinder Singh who killed three in Florida got his driving license in California. California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office passed the buck on President Donald Trump on the issue of illegal alien Harjinder Singh who has been charged with vehicular homicide after his wrong U-turn killed three people in Florida. 35-year-old Harjinder, […]

‘Sick and evil monster’: California babysitter gets 100 years for sexually abusing children with boyfriend; ‘bartered’ them for dates

[ad_1] A babysitter from California was sentenced to 100 years of life in state prison on Thursday for participating with her boyfriend in the sexual abuse of several girls she was hired to care for. Brittney Mae Lyon, 31, along with her boyfriend, Samuel Cabrera, was arrested in 2016 after one of the victims disclosed […]

‘Puts lives at risk’: Man dies attempting to flee ICE raid in California; dozens honour Montoya with march

[ad_1] A man fleeing an immigration raid at a Home Depot in Southern California was struck by a vehicle and killed on a freeway on Thursday as federal agents closed in, authorities said.The victim has been identified as Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdés, 52, of Guatemala, by the National Day Laborer Organizing Network.Montoya fled a Home […]

California redistricting battle: ‘Historic’ maps to end Trump presidency, claims Gavin Newsom; calls president as Donald ‘Taco’ Trump

[ad_1] Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump (AP images) California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday in a X post announced that the state will move ahead with drawing new congressional maps, saying the changes could help Democrats regain control of the US House of Representatives and end President Donald Trump’s time in office.In a social media […]

$30k theft: 14 boxes of stolen Labubu dolls recovered in California; minor warehouse workers arrested

[ad_1] The Southern California police department has recovered around $30,000 worth of Labubu dolls stolen over multiple days, the agency announced this week. The theft involved two suspects, both minors, who were later identified as employees of the warehouse, the Chino police department said through a social media post. The stolen collectibles were recovered by […]

$216k theft: California man charged for stealing rare Chinese texts from UCLA library; used aliases, returned fakes

[ad_1] A California library user has been charged for stealing rare Chinese manuscripts valued at $216,000, US officials announced on Thursday, reports AFP. The suspect, identified as Jeffrey Ying, 38, reportedly used multiple aliases to access centuries-old works, some of them dating back over 600 years, at the University of California, Los Angeles library, then […]

Low battery, higher prices? California targets AI-driven pricing; bill to ban use of phone data for secret hikes

[ad_1] Senator Aisha Wahab (Image credits: X @SenAishaWahab) A California lawmaker is leading a bold push to ban companies from using personal data collected from phones, laptops, and other devices to secretly hike prices- an AI-driven tactic increasingly under fire from consumer advocates and lawmakers alike. Senator Aisha Wahab, a Democrat from Fremont, has introduced […]

Surf’s on! Prince Harry, Meghan Markle enjoy beach day in California; son Archie hits the waves with surfing lessons

[ad_1] Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were spotted enjoying a relaxed family day out with their 6-year-old son, Prince Archie, at Santa Claus Beach in Carpinteria, California, on Friday. The outing offered a rare glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex soaking in the summer sun while cheering on Archie, who was seen taking […]