SoCal News NOW
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a white Tesla crashed into a cafe at a Target shopping center at 51 Tierra Rejada Road in Simi Valley Monday. Firefighters responded to the crash around 2:30 p.m. and found six victims, a Ventura County Fire Department spokesperson told KTLA. Four of those [...]
An Orange County couple vacationing at a resort in Puerto Vallarta witnessed a gruesome crocodile attack that left a Mexican tourist dead, according to Jalisco state police and multiple media reports. The frightening June 26 ordeal occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Marina Vallarta Beach, just steps from the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa, Mexican [...]
The Santa Ana Police Department seized two different cars, which were allegedly seen doing donuts in videos of recent World Cup celebrations posted to social media. “We saw it. We identified the vehicle. We authored and served a seizure warrant. And we arrested the driver,” Santa Ana PD announced on June 25. The driver arrested [...]
A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a crash on the 405 Freeway last year that killed a Los Angeles police officer and an innocent motorist, law enforcement officials announced Monday. The June 23, 2025, crash occurred around 2 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the freeway near Getty Center Drive. [...]
Investigators in Northern California have recovered the remains of more than 100 dogs out of more than 700 animals that reportedly went missing from a Humboldt County rescue shelter, officials announced. Detectives with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into Miranda’s Rescue, owned and operated by Shannon Miranda, after receiving a tip on [...]
Los Angeles officials issued an emergency order Monday which gives Lineage Logistics less than two months to clean up the wreckage and 85 million pounds of spoiled food left behind by the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signed two executive orders calling for the immediate cleanup of the charred warehouse, which [...]
A suspected lobster poacher was caught spearfishing in the South La Jolla State Marine Reserve, a highly protected nature preserve, on June 13, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The suspected poacher was allegedly found in possession of 24 lobsters, 21 of which were undersized. “Beyond being out of season, all the [...]
Deputies in Apple Valley are investigating after mysterious skeletal remains were discovered in the backyard of a home by homeowners who had just purchased the property. A woman who claims to be the new owner of the house on Crest Drive told KTLA that her 19-year-old son spotted the remains this past weekend, after an [...]
We now know what caused the death of actress Daveigh Chase. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, the main cause of death for the "Lilo and Stitch" voice actress was listed as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The document also listed "chronic polysubstance use" as "other significant conditions." "Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is [...]
Fast food, once viewed as a quick and affordable meal, is no longer so, as prices have far outpaced inflation over the last decade, according to a new study by FinanceBuzz. While the national inflation rate sits at 31%, many fast-food chains have raised their prices by much more, with some even doubling their costs, [...]
SoCal News NOW
- Memorial held to honor 8 killed in Edwards Air Force B-52 crash June 30, 2026Family members, fellow service members, civilian employees and members of the Edwards Air Force Base community gathered Monday evening to honor the eight people killed in the June 15 crash of a B-52 Stratofortress during a test mission. The memorial service, held inside Hangar 1623 at 6:30 p.m., was organized to remember the lives, service […]
- Cars doing donuts in social media videos towed after World Cup celebrations in SoCal June 30, 2026The Santa Ana Police Department seized two different cars, which were allegedly seen doing donuts in videos of recent World Cup celebrations posted to social media. “We saw it. We identified the vehicle. We authored and served a seizure warrant. And we arrested the driver,” Santa Ana PD announced on June 25. The driver arrested […]
Media
The media business, which owns NBC News and Universal Pictures, will be separated from Comcast’s cable and internet business, following a trend in the media industry. [...]
Overall, ticket sales for the weekend were up 21 percent from last year. But the expensive “Supergirl” debuted as a disappointing second, with an estimated $38 million. [...]
She arrived in Moscow in 1955, two years after Stalin’s death, and spent several years as a journalist covering major events and ordinary Soviet lives. [...]
The tech scion David Ellison is close to completing a merger that would put the legacy broadcaster and the 24-hour cable news network under the same roof. [...]
A vote to bar Larry Sanger indefinitely from the volunteer community of Wikipedia came days after he submitted a proposal on “intellectual diversity.” [...]
With CBS News rocked by controversy, some viewers have turned to the network ombudsman for a public response. So far, they haven’t gotten one. [...]
The streaming giant bought a spinoff of a popular online interview series that features celebrities eating fiery chicken wings, the latest salvo in its rivalry with YouTube. [...]
For years, creators were on the fringes at Creative Artists Agency, a Hollywood talent behemoth. Now the agency is putting them center stage. [...]
The daytime TV talk show is at the center of a dispute with the Federal Communications Commission over political speech. [...]
He joined the magazine’s staff at 23. Among the subjects of his profiles were the magician Ricky Jay and a pre-politics Donald Trump. [...]
Media
- Comcast to Spin Off NBCUniversal, Ending a Long Union of Cable and Media June 29, 2026The media business, which owns NBC News and Universal Pictures, will be separated from Comcast’s cable and internet business, following a trend in the media industry.
- Larry Sanger, a Wikipedia Founder, Is Barred From Editing on the Site June 29, 2026A vote to bar Larry Sanger indefinitely from the volunteer community of Wikipedia came days after he submitted a proposal on “intellectual diversity.”
- ‘Supergirl’ Falters at the Box Office, Testing DC Studios’ Reboot June 28, 2026Overall, ticket sales for the weekend were up 21 percent from last year. But the expensive “Supergirl” debuted as a disappointing second, with an estimated $38 million.
- Chaos Came to CBS News. What’s in Store for CNN? June 27, 2026The tech scion David Ellison is close to completing a merger that would put the legacy broadcaster and the 24-hour cable news network under the same roof.
- Colette Shulman, Soviet Analyst With On-the-Ground Insights, Dies at 94 June 27, 2026She arrived in Moscow in 1955, two years after Stalin’s death, and spent several years as a journalist covering major events and ordinary Soviet lives.
Health
The order, which calls for studying the health risks of pesticides in the food supply, does not involve new federal funding, and does not call for regulations or legislation. [...]
Most of the people testing positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo are not on health workers’ radar, suggesting that contact tracing is lagging dangerously behind. [...]
A cache of internal emails offers a look at the pressure the nation’s public health officials faced from the new health secretary in the early months of the Trump administration. [...]
In a notice flagging a series of problems with a clinical trial, the journal Nature Medicine said its editors “no longer have confidence in the integrity of the results.” [...]
Scientists believe that the Bundibugyo virus persists in an animal species, occasionally spilling over into humans. But they have yet to identify the species. [...]
Doctors are contending with low supplies and unfilled orders of generic chemotherapy infusions that are central to the treatment of a long list of cancers. [...]
The department is taking aim at pricey “skin substitutes,” an overused wound care treatment that cost the government nearly $15 billion in 2025. [...]
That is good news for patients, but officials fear it will make controlling the spread of the disease harder. [...]
A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American price, may give some families around the world an unlikely lifeline. [...]
The court’s decision is likely to determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against Bayer, which manufactures the weedkiller, over similar claims. [...]
Health
- A Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Patients a ‘Miracle Drug’ in Generic Form June 26, 2026A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American price, may give some families around the world an unlikely lifeline.
- Medical Journal Retracts Study Claiming Cancer Therapy Is More Effective When Given in the Morning June 26, 2026In a notice flagging a series of problems with a clinical trial, the journal Nature Medicine said its editors “no longer have confidence in the integrity of the results.”
- Trump Issues Order to Reduce Pesticides in Food as Kennedy Allies Fume June 26, 2026The order, which calls for studying the health risks of pesticides in the food supply, does not involve new federal funding, and does not call for regulations or legislation.
- Congo Ebola Crisis: Contact Tracing Is Dangerously Behind, Officials Warn June 25, 2026Most of the people testing positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo are not on health workers’ radar, suggesting that contact tracing is lagging dangerously behind.
- Inside the C.D.C.’s Mad Scramble to Meet Kennedy’s Demands June 25, 2026A cache of internal emails offers a look at the pressure the nation’s public health officials faced from the new health secretary in the early months of the Trump administration.
Science
The origin of turtles has puzzled scientists. A new study provides more evidence that these shelled reptiles share a common ancestor with crocodiles and birds. [...]
A rescue mission will soon be underway for NASA’s Swift telescope. [...]
Named for an ancient Roman crossbow-like weapon, the newly found “ballista” spider uses a springy snare to catch prey. [...]
For the Bachman’s sparrow, whether a song is passed to the next generation could depend, in part, on the wind and trees. [...]
Twin earthquakes like those that ripped through the region are unusual but not unheard of. Scientists are already gathering data needed for a more detailed picture. [...]
A study of chimps, gorillas and other great apes, including human children, sheds light on how laughter has evolved. [...]
An ancient dietary change made the manakin’s flashy courtship display possible, a new study suggests. [...]
Scientists believe that the Bundibugyo virus persists in an animal species, occasionally spilling over into humans. But they have yet to identify the species. [...]
A fruit fly’s sperm are exceptionally long, and thousands are crammed in together. The physics of this presents a packing nightmare. [...]
It was the fourth such deal struck by the administration to get companies to forfeit their offshore wind leases. [...]
Science
- NASA Aims to Catch a Falling Space Telescope and Push It Back Up June 29, 2026A rescue mission will soon be underway for NASA’s Swift telescope.
- Another Trump Administration Payment to Stop Offshore Wind Farm June 29, 2026It was the fourth such deal struck by the administration to get companies to forfeit their offshore wind leases.
- Turtles Are Really Weird Animals. Where Did They Come From? June 29, 2026The origin of turtles has puzzled scientists. A new study provides more evidence that these shelled reptiles share a common ancestor with crocodiles and birds.
- This Trap Wants Ants to Take a Bite June 27, 2026Named for an ancient Roman crossbow-like weapon, the newly found “ballista” spider uses a springy snare to catch prey.
- An Influx of Climate Cash June 26, 2026Many philanthropists are backing away from climate giving. But one is writing very big checks.
World of Tech
If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter. [...]
With a shortage of some components driving up costs of consumer electronics, refurbished devices are an attractive alternative to buying new. [...]
A.I. wants to help you start the day. Its suggestions? Drink coffee and get dressed. [...]
The luxury gadget promises to hack sleep — and relationships. But can anything? [...]
A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach. [...]
Despite its early stumbles, Google’s Gemini has leapfrogged ChatGPT in relevance and usefulness. Soon, it will be ubiquitous. [...]
For decades, he criticized the industry’s lax attitudes toward computer security and individual digital privacy. He also developed solutions. [...]
Apps from Apple, Google and others can assist in making your online accounts more secure, even as new ways of logging in continue to take off. [...]
As companies look to build cash flow and loyalty, everything from heated car seats to earthworm deliveries can become a recurring charge on your credit card. [...]
Google’s A.I. search technology is far from perfect (don’t count on it for celebrity news), but it excels at tasks like picking out groceries and detecting scams. [...]
World of Tech
- How to Remove Apps You Never Use (or at Least Hide Them) June 22, 2026If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter.
- The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying Used Tech Gadgets June 4, 2026With a shortage of some components driving up costs of consumer electronics, refurbished devices are an attractive alternative to buying new.
- Should You Outsource Your Morning Routine to a Chatbot? June 4, 2026A.I. wants to help you start the day. Its suggestions? Drink coffee and get dressed.
- My Two Sleepless Months With the Eight Sleep Pod June 2, 2026The luxury gadget promises to hack sleep — and relationships. But can anything?
- A.I. Is Making Scams Hard to Spot. Here’s How to Protect Yourself. May 28, 2026A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.
Innovation
- Google Restocks $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit Following Early Sellout June 29, 2026Google and Back Market’s $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit helps older PCs avoid e-waste, but availability remains limited after early demand. The post Google Restocks $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit Following Early Sellout appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft’s Biggest Hardware Releases of 2026 So Far: Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, and More June 29, 2026Microsoft’s biggest hardware releases of 2026 include new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro business models, lower-cost Surface configurations, and Project Solara. The post Microsoft’s Biggest Hardware Releases of 2026 So Far: Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Android Phones Warned 11.4M People Before Venezuelan Earthquakes June 29, 2026Google says Android Earthquake Alerts warned millions in Venezuela before powerful quakes, showing how phones can support early warnings. The post Android Phones Warned 11.4M People Before Venezuelan Earthquakes appeared first on TechRepublic.
- SpaceX Eyes Starlink Mobile Service for Consumers, Challenging Verizon, AT&T June 29, 2026SpaceX is reportedly considering a Starlink mobile service for US consumers, but spectrum and ground-network costs could complicate the plan. The post SpaceX Eyes Starlink Mobile Service for Consumers, Challenging Verizon, AT&T appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Overhauls Chip Roadmap, Ditches M6 Pro and Max for M7 Generation June 26, 2026Apple may skip the high-end M6 chips and shift premium Macs to AI-focused M7 processors, making the upgrade decision tougher for power users. The post Apple Overhauls Chip Roadmap, Ditches M6 Pro and Max for M7 Generation appeared first on TechRepublic.
Artificial Intelligence
- Microsoft’s Biggest Hardware Releases of 2026 So Far: Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, and More June 29, 2026Microsoft’s biggest hardware releases of 2026 include new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro business models, lower-cost Surface configurations, and Project Solara. The post Microsoft’s Biggest Hardware Releases of 2026 So Far: Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.
- AI-Driven Identity Attacks Are Surging, PwC Warns June 29, 2026AI has given cybercriminals a big advantage in attacking organizations, which they are using to go after weaknesses on edge devices The post AI-Driven Identity Attacks Are Surging, PwC Warns appeared first on TechRepublic.
- North Korea-Linked macOS Malware Uses Prompt Injection to Evade AI Analysis June 29, 2026SentinelOne says macOS.Gaslight uses prompt injection to mislead AI-based malware analysis, steal data, and use Telegram for C2. The post North Korea-Linked macOS Malware Uses Prompt Injection to Evade AI Analysis appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Italy Investigates Microsoft 365 Price Hike Tied to Copilot June 29, 2026Italy probes Microsoft 365 pricing after Copilot AI rollout, raising questions over renewals, non-AI options, and user choice in EMEA. The post Italy Investigates Microsoft 365 Price Hike Tied to Copilot appeared first on TechRepublic.
- This $70 AI Assistant Aims to Consolidate Your Daily Work Tools June 29, 2026Instead of bouncing between AI tools, this platform puts models, file features, and creative tools together. The post This $70 AI Assistant Aims to Consolidate Your Daily Work Tools appeared first on TechRepublic.
