Thousands in California Told Not to Drink Water for 5 Days
A major boil water notice issued Wednesday is affecting thousands of residents across California’s Central Coast after bacteria was discovered in the drinking water supply. The advisory, which applies to the region’s “Five Cities” area, is expected to remain in place through Sunday as authorities continue testing and monitoring. The affected communities include Arroyo Grande, […]
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California Overtakes Japan to Become Fourth Largest Economy in World
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California Insurer’s Major Emergency Rate Hike Request Under Scrutiny
California’s largest property insurer, State Farm, started an emergency hearing on Tuesday to increase its rates for homeowners and renters, a move the company says is necessary due to the enormous losses caused by the wildfires in Los Angeles County. If the insurer’s request is approved by the California insurance commissioner, State Farm could hike […]
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Florida vs. California: How Two States Are Facing the Insurance Crisis
California and Florida have for years been the canary in the gold mine for a homeowner insurance crisis that experts warn might soon spread to many more states across the country. The two disaster-prone states, which face different challenges within their own markets, have seen homeowners insurance premiums skyrocket in recent years as carriers dealing […]
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California Robotaxis Move a Step Closer
California’s push toward a driverless future has taken another leap forward after Tesla on Tuesday received the first in a series of approvals required to launch a promised robotaxi service in the state. Newsweek has contacted the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and Tesla for comment via email. Why It Matters The decision marks an […]
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ATM Users in Texas, California Counties May Be Subject to Scrutiny
The Trump administration has introduced a new measure that will require all “money service businesses” located in 30 ZIP codes along the Texan and Californian borders with Mexico to file a currency transaction report (CTR) for all cash transactions which meet a new $200 threshold, down from the current limit of $10,000. This means banks […]
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California Earthquake Latest: Magnitude 3.9 Quake Felt In Los Angeles Today
By Tahar Rajab is a Newsweek News and Features Journalist based in London, UK. His focus is audience engagement, traffic growth and analytics. He has covered a wide range of topics from world news to sport and politics and has a particular love for lifestyle content. He joined Newsweek in 2024 from The Times and […]
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Can California Water Levels Recover After Concerning Low Snowpack?
Most California reservoirs continue to perform above their historical average for this time of year, but concern is rising as the state’s Sierra Nevada snowpack continues to lag. Why It Matters The Sierra Nevada snowpack provides around 30 percent of California’s water needs. In the spring, the snow melts and supplements local rivers and reservoirs […]
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Bird Flu Found in California Rats as USDA Scrambles to Rehire Scientists
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed H5N1 bird flu in four black rats in Riverside County, California this week. The rats were discovered in late January near two recently affected poultry farms, marking the first detection in rats since 2021. Newsweek reached out to the USDA via email on Saturday for comment. Why It […]
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MAGA Accuses Democrats of Stealing House Seat in California
In an extremely tight race that remains uncalled, Republican lawmakers and conservative commentators are already raising allegations of election fraud after Democratic challenger Derek Tran took a narrow 36-vote lead over incumbent GOP Rep. Michelle Steel in California‘s 45th Congressional District. According to the California Secretary of State’s office, the latest ballot count shows Tran […]
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