LOS ANGELES — Southern California is heading into what forecasters expect to be one of the hottest stretches of the year, with temperatures climbing sharply Tuesday and potentially reaching 110°F or higher across inland communities. The National Weather Service has issued or maintained heat-related alerts across large portions of Southern California, with an Extreme Heat…
BIG SUR, Calif. — The Timber Fire in Monterey County has grown to more than 12,600 acres, with evacuation orders and warnings expanding as firefighters battle increasing activity on the northern and eastern sides of the blaze. The fire, burning in the Big Sur and Ventana Wilderness area, was listed at 12,616 acres and 25%…
Tesla is at the center of China’s largest automotive recall after nearly 3 million vehicles were flagged over emergency door-handle safety concerns. The recall is now receiving fresh attention as the country moves to tighten rules around the hidden door-handle designs popularized by Tesla. The campaign covers 2,975,910 Tesla vehicles in China, including Model 3,…
LOS ANGELES — California’s film industry may be showing signs of recovery, but one crucial part of Hollywood is still struggling to keep its jobs in the state. Now, California lawmakers are considering a new tax credit aimed specifically at bringing post-production work — including editing, sound and visual effects — back to California. A…
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,…
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law giving certain immigration-support workers and volunteers additional protections for their home addresses and personal information, amid a broader political fight over immigration enforcement, privacy and free speech. Assembly Bill 2624, authored by Assemblymember Mia Bonta, was signed on August 22, 2026, and creates an…
LOS ANGELES — Hollywood’s artificial-intelligence debate has entered an uncomfortable new phase: some of the industry’s experienced writers, directors and producers are now being paid to teach AI systems how to perform the very creative and production tasks they once did themselves. A report published Saturday, August 22, found that award-winning Hollywood professionals are taking…
Ohana Festival 2026 returns to Dana Point, California, September 25–27, bringing three days of live music, beachside entertainment and 35+ performances across three stages at Doheny State Beach. With the festival now only weeks away and tickets in limited supply, fans planning to attend should start organizing tickets, transportation and accommodation now. Here is everything…
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…
By CalNews360 StaffPublished: August 22, 2026 If you’re planning to drive through Los Angeles’ Sepulveda Pass this weekend, especially on the southbound I-405, you should expect reduced freeway capacity and possible delays. Caltrans has reduced southbound I-405 to three lanes between Ventura Boulevard and Mulholland Drive as part of a major pavement rehabilitation project. The…
