‘I used to call him on Father’s Day’: Oakland shattered by football coach’s killing

The car wash industry in Los Angeles, heavily reliant on immigrant labor, faces significant challenges due to President Trump's deportation policies, which have intensified fears among workers and employers alike. This sector, emblematic of California's culture, is now questioning its sustainability amid these political pressures.

The deaths of two immigrants from Orange County have drawn attention to the treatment of detainees at the Adelanto federal immigration detention center in California, raising serious concerns among lawmakers regarding the conditions within ICE facilities.

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against California for allowing undocumented college students to pay in-state tuition at public universities, claiming the policy is detrimental to U.S. citizens. This lawsuit, submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, is the third legal action taken by the Trump administration against the state this week, also contesting the extension of scholarships and subsidized loans to undocumented students.

An 87-year-old man in California was surprised by a black bear while retrieving firewood from his garage before dawn. The bear followed him into his home, highlighting the increasing interactions between humans and wildlife in the area.

California is facing evacuation warnings due to the risk of flooding and landslides from heavy rainfall linked to an 'atmospheric river' phenomenon. This weather pattern, which brings moisture from the Pacific Ocean, is crucial for replenishing water supplies but can also lead to destructive storms. Meanwhile, Colorado has experienced record warm temperatures and a lack of snowfall, highlighting contrasting weather patterns across the US.

A pristine copy of Superman No 1, the character's first solo title from 1939, has sold for $9.12 million, making it the most expensive comic book ever sold. The comic was discovered in an attic in California last year and represents a significant piece of comic book history, marking the first time a character had their own title devoted entirely to them.