Grandmother decapitated by bin lorry in California
Maria Rubalcava de Ruesga, a grandmother-of-eight who recently survived pancreatic cancer, was killed in a tragic collision with a refuse truck outside a primary school in Santa Ana.
Maria Rubalcava de Ruesga, a grandmother-of-eight who recently survived pancreatic cancer, was killed in a tragic collision with a refuse truck outside a primary school in Santa Ana.
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit challenging California's policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities. Discover the legal battle unfolding.
Exclusive: Federal investigators examine unfounded claims Venezuela helped steal the 2020 US election, potentially strengthening case for military action. Read the full investigation.
Democratic US Representative Eric Swalwell launches California governor campaign, leveraging his anti-Trump reputation in crowded field. Read the latest political developments.
Shawny Williams, Vallejo's first Black police chief, testifies about racist threats and harassment that forced his resignation. Read the shocking details of police reform resistance.
California faces evacuation warnings as atmospheric river phenomenon brings destructive rain, while Japan records early heavy snowfall and Australia battles severe thunderstorms.
A Mexican court has sentenced a woman to 20 years for her role in the killing of two Australian surfers and an American. Discover the full story behind this tragic event.
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
New research reveals smoking marijuana significantly reduces alcohol consumption. Could cannabis be a tool for cutting back on drinking? Discover the findings.
The Pacific Palisades fire, LA's most destructive wildfire, killed 12 and destroyed 6800 structures. The Guardian seeks stories from survivors facing the holidays after losing everything.
Billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer joins crowded Democratic field to replace Gavin Newsom, pledging to tackle California's affordability crisis. Read his full platform.
Discover the story behind Curran Hatleberg's best photograph from his Lost Coast series, capturing a miraculous moment in a dusty Californian alley. Explore the art of street photography.
EA launches a free week for Battlefield 6 multiplayer from Nov 25. Play Conquest, Breakthrough & new Sabotage mode. Dive into the action now!
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen concedes a greater-than-expected fall in support as her party loses control of Copenhagen for the first time in over a century. Explore the results and implications.
Shocking study reveals California farms applied 15 million pounds of PFAS 'forever chemicals' to food crops between 2018-2023, posing serious health risks to consumers and farmworkers.
A deadly atmospheric river storm has battered California, claiming at least six lives and causing widespread damage. Search continues for missing child amid mudslide threats.
Scrutiny intensifies over LA fire department's handling of initial blaze that reignited into catastrophic Palisades fire, killing 12 and destroying 6,800 structures. Mayor orders independent probe.
Chileans cast ballots in presidential election where crime and immigration dominate debate. First round results expected overnight with potential December runoff.
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from cutting funding to the University of California over alleged antisemitism. Read the full ruling details.
A federal judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from withholding funds from University of California over vaccine policies. Read the full ruling details.
Southern California prepares for up to 5 inches of rain from an atmospheric river, with evacuation warnings issued for flood and landslide risks. Stay informed and follow official advice.
Georgia's Pete Skandalakis appoints himself to lead the 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump, the sole remaining criminal prosecution. Discover the latest developments.
John Beam, athletics director featured in Netflix's Last Chance U, fights for life after Oakland campus shooting. Second school shooting in two days rocks California community.
The US Justice Department has joined a lawsuit to block California's new electoral map, escalating a legal battle over redistricting that could impact control of the House in 2026.
Seven immigrants detained at California's largest ICE facility sue US government over life-threatening medical neglect and inhumane conditions. Read the shocking details.
Georgia's Republican-led election board pays $50,000 to settle a lawsuit over using private emails for official business. The board agrees to new transparency rules.
Alyssa Wilson stole a minivan from a sober living home and led police on a dramatic high-speed pursuit across counties before crossing into Mexico. Read the full story.
The Trump administration is proposing six new oil and gas lease sales off the California coast from 2027-2030, a move Governor Gavin Newsom vows to block. Read the full analysis.
A plain-clothes ICE agent pointed his firearm at a woman in Southern California, prompting police intervention. Read the full details of this disturbing incident and its implications.
California's latest congressional redistricting proposal threatens to reshape the state's political landscape, putting Democratic strongholds at risk and setting the stage for an intense 2026 battle for House control.