Bear, in fall feeding frenzy, follows 87-year-old California man into his home

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.

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.

California universities provide in-state tuition to undocumented students who have graduated from state high schools. The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against California State University (CSU), the University of California (UC), and the state, claiming that this practice is illegal.

The Trump administration announced new oil and gas drilling off the coasts of California and Florida, potentially igniting political conflict, particularly with Florida Republicans who oppose drilling near the state's beaches. This decision comes amid pressure from the US petroleum industry, which seeks to expand access to offshore drilling despite facing low crude prices.

The poverty rate in the San Francisco Bay Area increased significantly from 12.2% to 16.3% in 2023, according to a report by Tipping Point Community. This rise means approximately 1.02 million residents in the six-county region are now classified as impoverished, with an additional 12.5% of residents, or about 790,000 people, living on the edge of poverty, struggling to meet basic expenses.

The CDC has removed its own research regarding the safety of vaccines and replaced it with statements that are deemed inaccurate. This change has raised concerns about the reliability of information provided by the agency.

Border Patrol agent Isaiah Hodgson died of a cocaine overdose in August, one month after being arrested for a drunken altercation with Long Beach police, according to an autopsy report.