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Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee
A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.
May 29, 2026California teen wins National Spelling Bee with 'bromocriptine' - Reuters
California teen wins National Spelling Bee with 'bromocriptine' Reuters
May 29, 2026Threat of massive chemical tank explosion is 'eliminated', California officials say
A new and reduced evacuation zone has been established, with approximately 16,000 people still unable to return home.
May 26, 2026'Potential crack' in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says - Reuters
'Potential crack' in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says Reuters
May 24, 2026Thousands evacuated in Southern California due to failing chemical tank - Reuters
Thousands evacuated in Southern California due to failing chemical tank Reuters
May 23, 2026Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space
Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters.
May 19, 2026'I saw bad stuff', says 9-year-old who huddled in closet during California mosque attack - Reuters
'I saw bad stuff', says 9-year-old who huddled in closet during California mosque attack Reuters
May 19, 2026Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest
The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.
May 4, 2026California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws
Under the new rules, police will be able to issue tickets directly to the car's manufacturer when an autonomous vehicle breaks a traffic law.
May 2, 2026Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence
The pop star's representatives have called the incident "completely inexcusable" and she has since checked herself into rehab.
April 30, 2026Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner
Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible.
April 28, 2026Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian
The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.
April 27, 2026Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell
The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, has firmly denied the accusations.
April 11, 2026Coachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guests
The festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds.
April 11, 2026California governor candidate Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations
The congressman is a leading Democratic candidate who is now facing calls to drop out of the race.
April 11, 2026Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits
The Facebook owner recently lost a landmark social media addiction trial in California
April 10, 2026SpaceX targets more than $2 trillion valuation in IPO, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
SpaceX targets more than $2 trillion valuation in IPO, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
April 2, 2026After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day
California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.
March 31, 2026California lawmakers seek to remove Cesar Chavez's name from holiday - Reuters
California lawmakers seek to remove Cesar Chavez's name from holiday Reuters
March 19, 2026Nvidia CEO set to reveal new chips and software at AI megaconference GTC - Reuters
Nvidia CEO set to reveal new chips and software at AI megaconference GTC Reuters
March 16, 2026Exclusive: Meta planning sweeping layoffs as AI costs mount - Reuters
Exclusive: Meta planning sweeping layoffs as AI costs mount Reuters
March 14, 2026California hit by much higher oil prices as Iran war stresses refiners - Reuters
California hit by much higher oil prices as Iran war stresses refiners Reuters
March 13, 2026Wildflowers blanket Death Valley in best display since 2016
The California desert is seeing its most colourful display in a decade as flowers cover the region.
March 10, 2026California now the biggest obstacle to Paramount's Warner Bros takeover - Reuters
California now the biggest obstacle to Paramount's Warner Bros takeover Reuters
February 27, 2026California seeks injunction to stop Amazon's alleged stifling of price competition - Reuters
California seeks injunction to stop Amazon's alleged stifling of price competition Reuters
February 24, 2026Watch: Yosemite waterfall turns molten orange
The event occurs only in February, when the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park at just the right angle.
February 23, 2026More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?
Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.
February 19, 2026