Solo female rower completes historic trek from California to Hawaii
One woman has completed her mission to become the first American woman and the youngest woman to row from California to Hawaii solo on Friday night.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Video: Skydiver crashes near crowd during California rodeo event
Dramatic video shows a skydiver crashing next to a crowd of hundreds on the opening night of a California rodeo.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Arizona takes big Colorado River water cuts under new federal plan
Arizona, Nevada and California would still have to take massive cuts in their Colorado River water supplies under a new, preliminary plan devised by the U.S....
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Caltrans: Blues Beach transferred to Mendocino County tribes
Marking a first for the state of California, the ownership of a coastal parcel in the far northwestern corner of Mendocino County has been transferred to a n...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
State parks superintendent accused of having 2 million secret nude recordings of employees
A former California State Parks superintendent is accused of secretly filming male employees in the nude while they changed in a locker room.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Record-breaking solo rower Kelsey Pfendler arrives in Hawaii
Pfendler began her crossing on May 21 in Monterey, California, and arrived at the Ala Wai Boat Harbor 43 days later.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Heat edge Spurs in summer-league opener, draft pick Conwell scores 21 in debut
Lessons were learned early from the Miami Heat's summer-league roster in Friday night's opener at the California Classic.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Top moments from Kelsey Pfendler's record-breaking row from California to Hawaii
Kelsey Pfendler is set to make history as the fastest solo rower to make the more than 2,400-mile journey from California to Hawaii, and has documented her j...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
California to launch $3,500 instant EV rebate to replace defund federal tax credit
California's new $135 million budget deal introduces a $3,500 instant EV rebate for first-time buyers to offset the elimination of the federal tax credit.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
San Diego releases first SB 79 maps showing the neighborhoods affected
A new California law aimed at addressing the housing crisis by streamlining development near transit stops has taken effect, and San Diego has released its...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
The Space Shuttle Endeavour goes on public display later this year
NASA's shuttle has been in LA since 2012, but now it'll have a permanent exhibit at the California Science Center.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
After 10 years, one man's mission to preserve WWII veterans' legacy continues Rishi Sharma started his jour...
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded hi...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
California girl, 7, is SCALPED by pack of six vicious stray dogs while playing outside
Six dogs who were believed to have involved in the attack were seized as part of the police investigation, authorities said.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home
Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they’re seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer. Businesses around Lake Tahoe, whi...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
California forest fires aren’t just getting bigger. They’re burning more severely
Scientists studied more than 4,300 fires over 40 years to discover how wildfire risk is changing.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
A family steps in to save the dying casino town of Primm, Nevada
Primm, Nev., a once-thriving casino town on the border with California, was on the verge of fading away for good. The family it was named for has stepped in...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Mother and daughter missing in California wilderness
A mother and daughter are missing after failing to return from a hike on the strenuous trail on Thursday.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Quarterback Caden Jones commits to Arizona football, joins Crean Lutheran teammates
Standout quarterback Caden Jones joined Crean Lutheran (California) teammates in Arizona football
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Solo female rower completes historic trek from California to Hawaii
One woman has completed her mission to become the first American woman and the youngest woman to row from California to Hawaii solo on Friday night.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Video: Skydiver crashes near crowd during California rodeo event
Dramatic video shows a skydiver crashing next to a crowd of hundreds on the opening night of a California rodeo.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Arizona takes big Colorado River water cuts under new federal plan
Arizona, Nevada and California would still have to take massive cuts in their Colorado River water supplies under a new, preliminary plan devised by the U.S....
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Caltrans: Blues Beach transferred to Mendocino County tribes
Marking a first for the state of California, the ownership of a coastal parcel in the far northwestern corner of Mendocino County has been transferred to a n...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
State parks superintendent accused of having 2 million secret nude recordings of employees
A former California State Parks superintendent is accused of secretly filming male employees in the nude while they changed in a locker room.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Record-breaking solo rower Kelsey Pfendler arrives in Hawaii
Pfendler began her crossing on May 21 in Monterey, California, and arrived at the Ala Wai Boat Harbor 43 days later.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Heat edge Spurs in summer-league opener, draft pick Conwell scores 21 in debut
Lessons were learned early from the Miami Heat's summer-league roster in Friday night's opener at the California Classic.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Top moments from Kelsey Pfendler's record-breaking row from California to Hawaii
Kelsey Pfendler is set to make history as the fastest solo rower to make the more than 2,400-mile journey from California to Hawaii, and has documented her j...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
California to launch $3,500 instant EV rebate to replace defund federal tax credit
California's new $135 million budget deal introduces a $3,500 instant EV rebate for first-time buyers to offset the elimination of the federal tax credit.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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