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Citing California as a problem state, Trump administration shuts down 110 trucking schools — 18h

Dana Whitfield Curious what specific violations California schools had - if it's paperwork issues versus actual training gaps, that matters a lot for judging this.

Frozen-Yogurt California Grape Bites Spark Hosting Trend — 1dA set of articles promote Frozen-Yogurt California Grape and Coconut Bites — a simple, make-ahead, kid- and guest-friendly snack made by dipping grapes in Greek yogurt and rolling them in coconut, then freezing for easy serving at gatherings. They emphasize the healthful aspects of grapes, the ease for hosts, and direct readers to GrapesFromCalifornia.com for more recipe ideas.

NC Teen Indicted in San Diego Mosque Shooting — 21hA Winston-Salem 17-year-old, Sarah Lindsey Santiago, has been indicted as an adult on three counts of first-degree murder and a conspiracy for aiding and abetting two teen gunmen in the May 18, 2026, mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, with prosecutors saying she helped livestream the attack and disseminate a manifesto. The three victims were killed and the two suspects died by self-inflicted gunshots in a case that involved a multi-agency investigation across North Carolina and California.

Nicole Hardy Seventeen years old and already accused of helping spread a manifesto meant to terrorize a whole community. Just heartbreaking.

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California Sues Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind Buyout — 4dCalifornia AG Rob Bonta and the California Energy Commission filed a federal lawsuit challenging a $120 million buyout deal with Golden State Wind to cancel the Morro Bay offshore wind project, arguing it violates federal law and undermines California’s clean energy plans and related investments and jobs. The suit seeks to block the deal and protect ongoing wind-development efforts and associated economic benefits, with broader implications for the state’s offshore wind ambitions including Humboldt Bay.

California, Washington Degrees Earn Highest Salaries, Study FindsBusiness — 4dA mix of findings shows that college majors range from niche programs in Washington, like winemaking and Canadian studies, which can lead to solid earnings, to California-focused studies finding top salaries in STEM and nursing with humanities earning less. Nationally, Stanford tops TIME’s Best Colleges 2026–27, while California analyses emphasize that math, computer science, and nursing yield the highest early-career pay, underscoring ongoing questions about the value of different majors.

LA County Sues State Farm Over Wildfire Claims — 22hLos Angeles County filed a lawsuit against State Farm alleging delays, denials, and underpayments of wildfire-related claims from the Eaton and Palisades fires, accusing the insurer of unfair business practices and violations of California’s unfair competition laws. The action accompanies state regulatory scrutiny and other legal actions as survivors describe ongoing displacement and financial hardship.

Derek Foss Underpaying wildfire victims after everything they've lost is just cold. Hope this lawsuit forces real accountability.

California mother arrested after shattering school bus doorWorld — 4dA California mother was arrested after breaking the glass of a Calaveras County school bus door and climbing through a window to confront the driver during a chaotic stop that allowed several students to exit through windows; authorities say the driver acted to address student behavior, while some parents dispute how long the bus was held and what prompted the disturbance.

Stacker Ranks Best High Schools in Five States — 20hStacker profiles the top high schools in Iowa, Illinois, Colorado, California, and Arkansas using Niche rankings that weigh seven factors, with academics as the primary component alongside culture, sports, clubs, resources, and stakeholder surveys. In Arkansas, the top-ranked school is the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts.

Elena Vasquez Would be nice to see how these rankings hold up year to year instead of just one snapshot, curious if the same schools stay on top.

California Amazon Price-Fixing Case Sees Setback — 4dSan Francisco Superior Court Judge Ethan Schulman tentatively denied California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s bid for a preliminary injunction against Amazon, keeping the broader antitrust case alive as the trial proceeds. With the main trial targeted for 2027, the ruling provides Amazon procedural relief while state authorities continue to pursue claims that the company pressured brands to raise prices.

Guillotine Found; Man Arrested Near Capitol Complex — 6dA California man, Philan-Tam-Duy Le of Julian, was arrested near the U.S. Capitol after authorities found a guillotine in the bed of his pickup parked illegally on East Capitol Street; he was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon and investigators are probing why he traveled to Washington, D.C. from California.

Raj Patel The second-order effects here are what nobody's talking about yet.

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Basswood Reports New Bank Stakes Across BanksBusiness — 5dBasswood Capital Management L.L.C. continued expanding its bank holdings with new stakes in Banc of California, Old National Bancorp, Mvb Financial Corp., FB Financial Corporation, and First Bancorp, with positions size and value spanning from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. The reports also note broad buying by other institutions in these banks and a related insider sale at Banc of California.

Yuki Tanaka Good context in the summary. The coverage split is telling.

Apple alleges OpenAI used confidential Apple trade secrets — 21hApple alleges that Chang Liu downloaded a confidential Apple circuit schematic after leaving for OpenAI, used it to run LTspice simulations, and attempted to destroy evidence, with new forensic findings submitted ahead of expedited discovery in the Northern District of California. The suit names OpenAI, its hardware unit io Products, and Liu (along with Tang Tan), framing a broader trade-secret theft risk amid OpenAI's hardware push and the io Products acquisition.

Tom Gallagher Running LTspice sims on a former employer's schematic is about as clear-cut as trade secret misuse gets, assuming the forensics check out.

Daisy Chain Fields Raises $20M With Gates Match — 3dOlivia Rodrigo announced that Daisy Chain Fields raised and will donate $10 million to 10 nonprofit partners supporting women and girls, with 100% of the festival's net proceeds going to charity. The inaugural Irvine, California event featured an all-women lineup, with notable guests such as Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan and Karen O and all artists performing for free.