By CalNews360 StaffPublished: August 21, 2026 A major new plan for managing the Colorado River was released Friday, August 21, as federal officials move to establish new rules for one of the most important water sources in the American West. The development matters to California because the Colorado River supplies water to communities, farms and…
By CalNews360 StaffAugust 20, 2026 California’s closely watched special election to fill the U.S. House seat previously held by Eric Swalwell remains too close to call, with state Sen. Aisha Wahab holding a narrow lead over BART Board President Melissa Hernandez as election officials continue counting ballots. According to early results reported after Tuesday’s election,…
California has abruptly canceled settlement talks with Paramount Skydance over its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a fresh setback for the $110 billion Hollywood deal and raising new questions about whether the transaction can move forward. California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office canceled a meeting that had been scheduled for Monday, August 24,…
By CalNews360 StaffAugust 20, 2026 A wildfire burning near Alpaugh in Tulare County has rapidly expanded to more than 3,600 acres, prompting an evacuation warning for the small Central Valley community as firefighters work to contain the blaze. The Alpaugh Fire began Wednesday and grew quickly as hot, dry conditions fueled the flames. CAL FIRE…
By CalNews360 StaffPublished: August 22, 2026 California has a new member of Congress. State Sen. Aisha Wahab has won the special election for California’s 14th Congressional District, defeating fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez and securing the seat that became vacant after former Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress earlier this year. The victory is significant beyond…
California has approved the nation’s first statewide efficiency standards for replacement tires, a major change that could eventually affect what millions of drivers can buy when it is time to replace their tires. The California Energy Commission unanimously approved the Replacement Tire Efficiency Program (RTEP), which establishes rolling-resistance and wet-grip requirements for replacement tires sold…
California’s unemployment rate just improved to 5.1%, but the state’s latest employment numbers contain a warning that is easy to miss: California actually lost 20,500 payroll jobs in July, while hundreds of thousands of people have disappeared from the state’s labor force since the beginning of the year. The July figures, released August 21, present…
By CalNews360 StaffPublished: August 21, 2026 Five employees were injured in a stabbing inside a restaurant at Thunder Valley Casino Resort near Lincoln, California, Wednesday evening, and a fellow employee has been arrested in connection with the attack. The incident happened around 7 p.m. on August 19 inside the Dos Coyotes Border Cafe at the…
By CalNews360 StaffPublished: August 21, 2026 One of Southern California’s biggest beachside music events is returning next month, and the 2026 Ohana Festival is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated entertainment events of the fall. The three-day festival will take place September 25–27, 2026, at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, bringing…
By CalNews360 StaffPublished: August 21, 2026 A wildfire burning near Alpaugh in Tulare County continues to threaten parts of California’s Central Valley after rapidly expanding across thousands of acres, with residents in nearby areas remaining under an evacuation warning. The Alpaugh Fire has grown to more than 3,600 acres, according to the latest reports, and…
