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California roller coaster shut after brain damage claims

California roller coaster shut after brain damage claims

A popular California roller coaster is being permanently shut down after dozens of people claimed to have suffered brain damage while riding it.
Wealthy Chinese parents turn to US surrogacy for American-born children

Wealthy Chinese parents turn to US surrogacy for American-born children

Vietnamese student crowned Excel world champion in California

Vietnamese student crowned Excel world champion in California

U.S.’s most populous state pushes mandatory kindergarten math screening

U.S.’s most populous state pushes mandatory kindergarten math screening

California, the most populous U.S. state, is moving to introduce mandatory early math screening as officials seek to reverse years of weak student performance.
July 7, 2026 | 08:43 pm PT
Transgender athlete sparks controversy, protests after winning 3 gold medals at girls' track and field competition

Transgender athlete sparks controversy, protests after winning 3 gold medals at girls' track and field competition

California's high school track meet became a topic of debate on gender and athletics after transgender athlete AB Hernandez won three gold medals, sparking protests over fairness and inclusion in women's sports.
May 11, 2026 | 03:02 pm PT
Records shattered as US heatwave moves eastward

Records shattered as US heatwave moves eastward

A record-breaking heatwave afflicting the western half of the United States moved eastward Saturday toward the center of the country, bringing unseasonably warm temperatures to places that were at freezing or below just a week prior.
March 22, 2026 | 06:35 am PT
Gas blast destroys US home, injures 6

Gas blast destroys US home, injures 6

Video footage shows a house in California being ripped apart by a gas explosion on Thursday after a leak ignited, injuring 6 people and leaving two others missing.
December 12, 2025 | 01:15 am PT
High prices inspires new gold rush in California

High prices inspires new gold rush in California

Matt James has collected gold nuggets for years from the hills and riverbeds of California, but as the metal's price rises, he has found an unexpected fortune on social media.
November 3, 2025 | 12:25 am PT
Silicon Valley startups adopt no-shoes office policy

Silicon Valley startups adopt no-shoes office policy

A quirky, barefoot-friendly trend is spreading across Silicon Valley startups, where employees leave their shoes at the door and some work in socks, with slippers or shoe covers provided.
August 15, 2025 | 05:30 am PT
2 Southwest Airlines flight attendants injured after jet moved to avoid another aircraft

2 Southwest Airlines flight attendants injured after jet moved to avoid another aircraft

Two flight attendants on a Southwest Airlines flight departing from Burbank, California, were injured and being treated on Friday after pilots took evasive action to avoid another aircraft, the airline said.
July 25, 2025 | 05:19 pm PT
Power company says to pay compensation over Los Angeles fire

Power company says to pay compensation over Los Angeles fire

The power company whose lines are suspected of starting one of the deadly fires that ravaged Los Angeles this year said Wednesday it would compensate victims even without any formal finding it was at fault.
July 23, 2025 | 10:24 pm PT
Farm worker dies after US immigration raid in California

Farm worker dies after US immigration raid in California

A farm worker has died after being injured during a raid by U.S. immigration agents on a legal cannabis farm in California, his family said on Saturday.
July 12, 2025 | 10:18 pm PT
Which city is known as the 'Silicon Valley of Asia'?

Which city is known as the 'Silicon Valley of Asia'?

The city is home to more than 200 research institutes, including R&D centers for Samsung and LG, and universities such as the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and Chungnam National University.
June 1, 2025 | 03:52 pm PT
Air taxis to make Olympic debut at 2028 Los Angeles Games

Air taxis to make Olympic debut at 2028 Los Angeles Games

Fans attending the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be able to fly to venues by air taxi, marking the first time the technology will be used at an Olympic Games.
May 16, 2025 | 04:58 pm PT
We earn $300,000 annually in the US, just enough to get by

We earn $300,000 annually in the US, just enough to get by

If there are no unexpected costs, my wife and I can only save at most US$20,000-30,000 per year.
January 12, 2025 | 03:23 pm PT
Los Angeles wildfire economic loss estimates top $50B

Los Angeles wildfire economic loss estimates top $50B

U.S. private forecaster AccuWeather said on Wednesday that the estimated damage and economic loss from the California wildfire, already one of the worst in history, is over US$50 billion at a preliminary level.
January 8, 2025 | 08:55 pm PT
Tropical Storm Hilary unleashes flash floods in California

Tropical Storm Hilary unleashes flash floods in California

Tropical Storm Hilary unleashed furious flash floods east and west of Los Angeles on Sunday as the system made its historic arrival in California after barreling through Mexico's Baja California peninsula with deadly force.
August 21, 2023 | 01:23 am PT
California threatens legal action over migrant flights

California threatens legal action over migrant flights

California Governor Gavin Newsom appeared to threaten his Florida counterpart Ron DeSantis with kidnapping charges Monday, as a second planeload of migrants arrived via private jet in state capital Sacramento.
June 5, 2023 | 06:07 pm PT
California grid operator signs off on $7.3 billion of power lines

California grid operator signs off on $7.3 billion of power lines

California's electric grid operator has approved a plan expected to cost $7.3 billion for 45 new power transmission projects over the next decade and made it easier for new power plants in high-priority areas to connect to the grid.
May 20, 2023 | 05:40 pm PT
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