A study in California's Point Reyes peninsula reveals river otters are killing brown pelicans in significant numbers, with 73 deaths recorded over 19 visits. Observations suggest pelicans may be learning to flee from otters.
Kai Sato, 39, was rescued 900 miles from Hawaii after his sailboat lost its mast, phone died, and ran out of gas, forcing him to improvise survival for 30 days with limited water and food.
Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition until a court rules on a multistate antitrust challenge or until June 1, 2027. The delay could cost the company about $7 million a day in fees if the deal does not close by Sept. 30.
A California court has struck down portions of the state's Diwali holiday law, less than a year after its official recognition. The ruling targets the legislation's description of Diwali's religious significance, not its aim to allow observers paid leave, according to the Hindu American Foundation.
Un sondeo en redes sociales con 2,341 participantes aborda la culpabilidad o inocencia del ex gobernador panista de Baja California, Ernesto Ruffo, quien ya se encuentra detenido. Las opiniones expresadas mayoritariamente lo señalan como culpable de corrupción y uso indebido de fondos públicos.
Mexicali, Baja California, registró 48°C, mientras Sonora emitió alerta por hasta 47°C. Ambas entidades mexicanas instan a la población a tomar precauciones. Mexicali suma 9 muertes por golpe de calor y Sonora 2, con 80 casos de afectaciones.
Los Dodgers de Los Ángeles visitaron la Casa Blanca para celebrar su segundo título consecutivo, enfrentando la oposición de aficionados indignados por las redadas migratorias de Trump. El presidente mencionó estar ocupado con Irán, mientras que Mookie Betts y Kiké Hernández se ausentaron, este último afirmando que "probablemente no habría ido de todos modos".
Scientists documented orcas off Cabo San Lucas using a "stabilize-and-ram" technique to break sunfish into fragments, possibly for easier feeding for younger orcas or for play. This specialized behavior, also observed in Baja California, is being studied to understand its purpose.
Astronauts on long Mars missions face medicine expiration. A UC San Diego study proposes growing pharmaceuticals mid-flight, cultivating cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) on plants in simulated microgravity. This method could provide fresh medicine, addressing issues like blood clots and routine ailments experienced on the ISS.
Southwest Airlines chartered a ship to transport 12.6 million gallons of jet fuel from Texas to California in May, utilizing a Jones Act waiver, due to high prices and supply concerns. The move highlights the volatility in fuel markets, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and impacting airline expenses.
Caltrans starts a four-year, $36.4 million project on August 3 to repair 31.7 miles of Highway 4, including Ebbetts Pass in Alpine County, California. The work, delayed for a music festival, aims to improve the aging road while maintaining its layout, with completion expected by autumn 2030.
Orcas in the Gulf of California have been filmed using a previously unrecorded hunting technique to dismember giant sunfish. They coordinate to hold and ram the fish, breaking it into thousands of pieces, possibly to aid younger orcas in feeding or for play.
Scientists have documented a novel 'ram-to-fragment' hunting technique used by orcas in the Gulf of California, where they cooperatively ram sunfish with extreme force. This behavior, observed in 2024 and 2025, may help younger orcas feed or serve as a form of play.
Bộ Y tế Mỹ (HHS) đã dừng giải ngân 1 tỷ USD quỹ Medicaid cho California và Minnesota sau khi rà soát và phát hiện các khoản yêu cầu thanh toán có thể là hành vi gian lận. Động thái này là một phần trong chiến dịch chống gian lận của chính quyền Tổng thống Trump, yêu cầu các bang cung cấp thêm chứng từ.
Indian national Harmanveer Singh was arrested in Stockton, California, by the FBI for alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking network linked to Canada-based Ravinder Dhanda's organised crime group. His arrest is part of 'Operation Hard Ball,' a broader international crackdown targeting multiple India-linked crime syndicates.
Marine scientists observed orcas off Baja California using a cooperative high-speed ramming technique to butcher large sunfish, breaking them into manageable portions for communal feeding and juvenile learning. This behavior, documented in the journal Frontiers in Ethology, highlights the sophisticated hunting strategies of killer whales.
Chris Howarth ở California nhận hóa đơn 1,3 triệu USD sau 12 ngày điều trị rắn cắn, sử dụng 54 lọ huyết thanh kháng nọc. Gia đình đối mặt gánh nặng tài chính lớn do chi phí y tế cao và thu nhập bị gián đoạn, buộc bạn bè phải mở chiến dịch gây quỹ.
An illegal immigrant working as an agricultural laborer in Thermal, California, has been arrested by US Customs and Border Protection. Authorities stated he previously faced serious criminal charges including rape, sodomy of a drugged victim, assault with a deadly weapon, and preventing a witness.
Redwood High School student Ben Mueller's Instagram report on Jeffrey Epstein files, linking them to Marin County, sparked a defamation threat from Gisele Attias Bonnouvrier. This led to administrative pressure on the student newspaper, the Redwood Bark, and ultimately the resignation of their journalism teacher, Erin Schneider, amidst broader concerns about student press freedom.
The EU conditionally approved Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing film distribution concerns. Paramount must exit its United International Pictures stake in the EEA and avoid joint distribution with Universal for 10 years. The deal still faces US legal challenges.
Angelica Brophy, a California mom-of-two and ER nurse, vanished after dropping her daughter at summer camp on July 6. She was last seen entering Palomar Mountain State Park alone, and her vehicle was found there with her belongings inside. Police have paused physical searches, but her family seeks answers.
California wildlife officials are evaluating a petition to list southern resident killer whales as endangered under state law, following similar actions in Washington and Oregon. With only about 70 individuals remaining, these orcas face threats from declining Chinook salmon, vessel noise, and chemical contaminants. The California Fish and Game Commission granted candidacy status, initiating a year-long review process.
Nine plaintiffs suing UCLA over its handling of pro-Palestinian protests are seeking anonymity in Los Angeles Superior Court, fearing harassment, doxxing, violence, and deportation if their identities become public. The lawsuit, filed by 33 plaintiffs, alleges UCLA violated civil rights during campus demonstrations.
The Trump administration deferred over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota, citing suspected fraud and noncompliance. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated this is part of a strategy to prevent fraud, while Democratic governors accused the administration of political targeting.
