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Location RegionCalifornia: A hub for tech, legal cases, political figures, and wildfire response.
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California remains a significant state, currently making headlines for various reasons. The state's tech industry is represented by Snapchat's headquarters in California, where its CEO expressed willingness to implement daily time limits for teen users. In legal news, a California man pleaded guilty to bombing a courthouse in retaliation for seized firearms, and the Los Angeles DA's office announced it would not seek the death penalty in the case of parents' killings. Politically, California Governor Gavin Newsom stated he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does. The state is also grappling with environmental challenges, as firefighters are making progress on the Lucas fire in Northern California. Additionally, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children have moved schools after a brief period in California. The state also mourns the passing of legendary Hollywood costume designer Bob Mackie.
Last updated: September 17, 2026
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News from California


Trump 2.0 has cut or frozen $177bn in grants across every state, analysis finds

Man admits to bombing California courthouse in retaliation for seized guns

Nick Reiner will not face death penalty if convicted of killing parents, LA district attorney says

US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it matters

Newsom won’t run for US president in 2028 if Harris does

Gavin Newsom says he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does

Prince Harry’s children moving to new school after just 2 days over security concerns

Bob Mackie, who dressed stars from Cher to Whoopi Goldberg and Pink, dies at 87
