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Katie Porter leads the 2026 California governor's race with 18% of likely voters, following former Vice President Kamala Harris's decision not to run. Her support has increased from 12% since April.

Walmart, Inc. agreed to pay a $5.6 million settlement in a lawsuit alleging that the retailer overcharged customers by selling baked goods and produce that weighed less than labeled.

A vegetation fire, referred to as the Real fire, burned 7 acres in Jurupa Valley, threatening structures and prompting evacuations.

The tour introduces visitors to the impact of Los Angeles' water use on Mono Lake, which has significantly declined due to water diversion since the early 20th century.

"I've spoken with wildfire survivors who would rather lose their homes to flames than endure the stress and confusion of navigating smoke damage claims," said Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara in a statement. "This is unacceptable."

Joseph Eichler pivoted from a dairy man to a real estate developer after staying in a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house, ultimately building over 11,000 homes in California.

The Miramar swimming raft continues, as it has for more than 100 years, to bring joy to the general public - and not just to the ultra-wealthy and movie stars that make their home in Montecito.

Gavin Janicke struck out a tournament-high 14 batters as Fullerton's 11- and 12-year-old All-Stars ran away with a lopsided victory in the unofficial California championship game. Janicke entered in the second inning and proceeded to strike out 14 of the next 18 batters he faced, allowing just one hit and one walk.

The Blue Whales Blue Skies program incentivizes shipping companies to reduce speeds along California's coasts, an initiative that state lawmakers may soon adopt for all waters.

The highway will be closed at the Mission Boulevard/Highway 238 exit beginning 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday, Caltrans said in a traffic advisory.

"Oh, there's a broader principle that is as old as the republic here. It's the principle of fairness," said Perez.

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported Tuesday at 4:54 p.m. in Rialto. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 3.6 miles.

The city has met two of the seven recommendations from the state audit regarding improvements in tracking and measuring effectiveness of homeless services.

A man from Alameda, 35-year-old Abdul Kamraan, died when his minivan veered off Interstate 80 and crashed into a guardrail early Sunday morning.

A hiker lost his balance and fell 25 feet into a rocky pool while crossing a slippery part of Big Falls, a popular waterfall in California.

The Alameda Unified School District is prepared for the first day of school, emphasizing safety for drivers around campuses during busy drop-off and pick-up times.

"Probably a super unpopular opinion, but I hate, hate, hate these tents. They should not be allowed. And if you are going to use them, you should have to sit at the back of the beach. I can't see my kid when she's in the water, it blocks the view - and an umbrella does the exact same thing," quipped one beach lover in a TikTok video.