FBI charges 4 in New Year's Eve bombings plot in Los Angeles
Four individuals face federal terrorism charges after an alleged plot to "pulverize" Southern California tech companies and target ICE agents on New Year’s Eve.
California police warn of 'Door Kick' TikTok challenge
Police warn the trend can result in serious felony charges or in some cases, the homeowner using force in self-defense.
YouTuber 'Adam The Woo' dead at 51
The popular YouTuber was found dead in his Celebration home.
Instacart ending price test program after backlash
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
In-N-Out lines in Tennessee are so long there's now an app to track wait times
Hoping to get in and out of In-N-Out Burger quickly? There's an app for that.
Home Depot denies using high-pitched noise machines to target day laborers at LA store
Protesters are calling for a boycott of a Cypress Park Home Depot, claiming high-pitched noise machines are being used to drive away day laborers.
New laws going into effect in California in 2026
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to 3 investors, including this Bay Area company
The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22.
TikTok influencer, a US citizen, detained by DHS for months
Johnny Redondo-Rosales maintains his innocence.
Android users can now share live video with 911 in an emergency
A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
UC Irvine opens all-electric hospital
A new medical center in Orange County will make environmental history.
Baby born in a Waymo in San Francisco, autonomous vehicle company says
Waymo, the somewhat divisive, autonomous vehicle and robotaxi company, has confirmed a baby was born in one of its vehicles.
FBI Alert: Beware of high-tech 'virtual kidnapping' scams
The scammers contact victims, claim to have kidnapped a loved one, and demand immediate payment for their release.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
California police warn of new trend among criminals stealing cars
Police are warning of a new, sophisticated trend where thieves are using technology and computer smarts to steal cars.
These new California laws go into effect in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
California's divided economy to struggle through early 2026: UCLA forecast
California faces a prolonged employment recession into early 2026, driven by elevated costs, weak job growth, and the early effects of deportation policies.
Lightning on Mars: Scientists capture crackling sounds
The researchers examined 28 hours of audio recordings, documenting 55 episodes of what they consider to be “mini lightning” over two Martian years.
HP to slash up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 in massive AI transformation push
Tech giant HP is looking to cut $1B in costs in next three years, and is cutting thousands of jobs in the meantime.