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Overheated chemical tank in southern California ‘will fail’, EPA chief says

Lee Zeldin says ‘low-volume release’ of flammable chemicals is most likely amid fears of explosion at Orange county facility near Disneyland

The Guardian - US

Troubled US chemical tank may have cracked: authorities

Fire authorities in southern California say a damaged chemical tank may have cracked, which has lowered the risk of explosion.

AAP

California chemical leak: What is methyl methacrylate, a deadly chemical that has forced 50,000 residents to evacuate and can damage eyes, skin and lungs?

Chemical leak in California: California declared a state of emergency after a toxic chemical leak at a Garden Grove manufacturing facility. A tank of methyl methacrylate (MMA) overheated, forcing nearly 50,000 residents to evacuate due to fears of rupture or explosion. Crews worked to cool the unstable tank, which releases…

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California governor declares state of emergency over looming chemical disaster

Order facilitates support for 40,000 people told to evacuate Orange county as responders try to divert explosion

The Guardian - US

Elderly California couple found dead in suspected murder-suicide were targeted by scammer posing as actor Tom Selleck

Investigators say that Karen Whitaker had been the victim of financial elder abuse

The Independent UK

Shein Buys California-Based Everlane, Says It Would Remain an 'Independent Brand'

Shein acquires California-based Everlane in a deal that keeps Everlane as an independent, sustainability-focused brand while giving Shein a stronger U.S. and premium retail foothold.

International Business Times

40,000 Ordered To Evacuate As Chemical Tank Threatens Explosion In Southern California

Schools were closed and evacuation zones expanded across six Orange County cities as authorities warned a storage tank containing a hazardous chemical could rupture or explode.

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Is boring back? The California governor’s race and the fight for the future of the Democratic party

A massive field, no clear frontrunners and one big scandal have turned the high-stakes battle into a head-scratcher

The Guardian - US

Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate in California over leaking chemical tank

Authorities in southern California ordered the evacuation of 40,000 people on Friday after a huge storage tank began leaking a hazardous chemical used to make plastic parts, posing the risk of an explosion.

France 24

Google co-founder Sergey Brin donates $500,000 to fight overpaid CEO tax: 'fled socialism with my family in 1979...'

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has stepped into San Francisco’s heated tax debate with a USD 500,000 political donation aimed at opposing a controversial business tax proposal. At the same time, Brin is backing a rival business-friendly measure as voters prepare to choose between two competing tax plans. The battle has…

The Economic Times

California: 40,000 people ordered to evacuate over chemical leak fears

Authorities in Orange county say tank holding methyl methacrylate ‘actively in crisis’ and urge residents to leave

The Guardian - US

Toxic explosion feared at California chemical plant as 40,000 nearby residents are evacuated

Officials fear a failing chemical tank holding flammable chemicals is going to spill or explode

The Independent UK

Redistricting turns California's 41st District into a Democratic district, setting up intra-party fight

Incumbent Linda Sánchez (D), Hector De La Torre (D), Shonique Williams (D), and Mitch Clemmons (R) are running in the top-two primary for California's 41st Congressional District on June 2, 2026. As of May 2026, Sánchez and De La Torre led in endorsements and fundraising.

Ballotpedia

Tragedy strikes elderly California couple allegedly scammed by phony Tom Selleck. It began with a Facebook DM

Older folks are targeted.

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California birthday girl calls high-end restaurant staff ‘shady,’ tries to cover bill with a pdf: ‘no plans to pay’

Service industry frontlines are tough.

International Business Times

Top Pension Fund Faces Fresh Scrutiny After Independent Probe Alleges Secrecy, Weak Returns And Oversight Gaps

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), the nation's largest public pension fund, has been hampered by secrecy, chronic underperformance, understated investment costs and potential conflicts of interest, according to a new report.

Capital & Main

Where California’s Gubernatorial Candidates Stand on Climate and Taking Big Oil Money

While frontrunners Steyer and Becerra slug it out, they’re clashing over their commitment to clean energy.

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Voters across 34 California counties will decide on 113 local ballot measures on June 2, 2026

Voters across 34 California counties will decide on 113 local ballot measures on June 2, 2026, ranging from school bonds and parcel taxes to data center bans and election administration changes.

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Erika Kirk Endorsement: Charlie's Widow Backs Spencer Pratt Despite MAGA Snub

Erika Kirk backed Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral bid, despite debate over how closely he aligns with Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.

The Guardian - US

Why an immense marine heatwave off the US west coast has alarmed scientists

What does a surge in ocean temperatures, compounded with El Niño, bode for the summer?

The Independent UK

New York pizza war erupts over ‘toxic’ flour ingredient

New York state lawmakers have passed a bill to ban potassium bromate, a suspected carcinogen, from flour used in pizzerias and bagel shops. The additive, which helps create chewier dough and reduces rest time, is already prohibited in the European Union, China, India, Canada, and will be in California next…

Roll Call

Photos of the week | May 15-21, 2026

Appearances on the Hill by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and actor Noah Wyle highlighted the week at the Capitol. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.

The Economic Times

California governor orders a plan to cope with AI job upheaval

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered officials to start work on a plan to mitigate the job-destroying impact of artificial intelligence, the first US state to do so. "California has never sat back and watched as the future happened to us -- and we won't start now," he said.

The Independent UK

Newsom's office warns Californians to avoid Chevron this holiday weekend, citing high gas prices

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office is warning people to avoid buying gas from Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend because of the high price at the pump

Reason

Thomas Massie Falls, 'Samurai vs. Squatters,' Jeff Bezos

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss Rep. Thomas Massie's defeat, Jeff Bezos' comments on taxes, and squatters in California.

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