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Oklahoma couple investigated for minor daughter used for ‘surrogacy,’ court docs allege

Her mom's now in California, and her mom's boyfriend has vanished.

We Got This Covered

California's age verification law is proving controversial — here's what you need to know, and why some Linux distros are in the firing line

The legislation might prove to be a real headache for some Linux distros.

TechRadar

From SoCal to Minneapolis, Fatal Encounters Show Impunity of Immigration Officials, Advocates Say

To activists, the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti echo two controversial killings in San Diego under Rodney Scott’s watch.

Capital & Main

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Warning for California Seniors: The ‘2026 Medicare Part D’ Phone Call That’s Emptying Bank Accounts

For those living in the Golden State, a new Medicare Part D phone call is rolling out. But it’s not what it seems. Before you...

Saving Advice

Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna propose bill to impose wealth tax on billionaires

Make billionaires pay their fair share act would apply to those with a net worth of $1bn or more

The Guardian - US

California Plastic Bag Rule Changes Again: What Stores Can’t Offer Starting 2026

Walking into a California grocery store has long felt like a shifting experiment in environmental policy. The rules just changed again for shoppers across the state this season. For years, you might have been buying thick plastic bags at checkout. Many people thought they were doing their part by reusing…

Budget and the Bees

California Declawing Ban Now Statewide — What Vets Can Do

For decades, the practice of declawing cats was a common request at veterinary clinics across the Golden State. Many pet owners viewed it as a necessary evil to protect their furniture or prevent scratches to family members. However, as of January 1st, 2026, the landscape for pet care has fundamentally…

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SpaceX deploys two more Starlink groups into orbit on March 1 bicoastal launches (video)

SpaceX Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida lofted 54 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

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Man Guilty of 2012 Kidnapping and Murder of California Girl Gets Conviction Overturned

A California court has overturned the 2017 murder conviction of Antolin Garcia-Torres in the Sierra LaMar case, citing trial errors.

International Business Times UK

San Diego Minimum Wage Hits $17.75: Who Qualifies Under New Rules

Imagine working your standard shift only to realize your paycheck hasn’t kept pace with the soaring cost of living in Southern California. For thousands of workers in America’s Finest City, the start of 2026 brought a mandatory boost to their hourly earnings. The San Diego minimum wage officially climbed to…

Budget and the Bees

A new California law requires age checks in Windows, macOS, and every other operating system — even Linux. Good luck with that.

California’s Digital Age Assurance Act requires all operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS, to add age verification at account setup.

Windows Central

California Depop seller receives return request for $125 jacket. Then she sees what the customer sent back. Now she’s warning sellers about ‘Gabby’

Depop is full of people selling and buying a variety of secondhand clothing. Consider it a digital thrift shop where you can find vintage, designer, rare, and so much more at your fingertips. Like any online platform, there are scammers masquerading as normal consumers lurking at every corner. California-based seller…

The Mary Sue

Delroy Lindo hails ‘support and love’ after racial slur incident at Baftas

The actor addressed the incident during the NAACP Image Awards in California.

Evening Standard

Teeth, finger bones and blessings: Buddhist relics inspire belief

Every Lunar New Year for the past 14 years, a Southern California Buddhist temple has displayed what it calls the “10,000 Buddha Relics.”

The Independent UK

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Tom’s Hardware

California introduces age verification law for all operating systems, including Linux and SteamOS — user age verified during OS account setup

The law's broad definition of an "operating system provider" pulls in not just Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, but Linux distributions and Valve's SteamOS.

The Mary Sue

‘Someone must’ve won the lottery’: Woman planning trip to Disneyland calls Candy Cane Inn to book stay. Then the room’s cost stuns her

A woman is sharing her superb experience booking a stay with the Candy Cane Inn for the third time. The Disneyland adjacent hotel, located in Anaheim, California, seemed to capture her heart again due to the excellent customer service provided by a manager named Mark, who offered her a discount…

Budget and the Bees

California Beach Alert: Avian Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Elephant Seals as Officials Close Public Access

A walk along the California coast usually offers a peaceful escape. However, a silent and invisible threat is currently moving through the local wildlife. Health officials have confirmed the first detection of the H5N1 avian flu in California marine mammals, specifically affecting elephant seal populations. This development has led to…

The Times of India

Super Bowl Sunday mystery: Missing California dad found dead in creek behind Levi’s Stadium, phone missing

A 44-year-old California father who vanished after attending a Super Bowl Sunday barbecue has been found dead in a creek behind Levi’s Stadium, prompting a possible homicide investigation and leaving his family demanding answers.

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The Times of India

Three anti-ICE influencers found guilty of stalking immigration agent, livestreaming on Instagram

A federal jury has found three anti-ICE influencers guilty of stalking an immigration enforcement officer to his California home and livestreaming the incident on Instagram.

GOBankingRates

6 Cities Where the Wealthy Are Moving To Spend Their Retirement Years

Affluent retirees are relocating to select cities for tax perks, lifestyle and healthcare—see where wealth is flowing in retirement.

The Guardian - UK

‘Trump’s not enough. And he knows he’s not enough’: California governor Gavin Newsom on populism, ‘purity tests’ and whether he’ll run for the presidency

He’s the Democratic politician with movie-star looks and a picture-perfect family, dogged by accusations of being a smooth‑talking elitist. Can he really unite the American left and win the most powerful office in the world?

Space

February finale: SpaceX wraps up month with three Starlink launches this week

Two Falcon 9 launches from Florida and one from California deployed 83 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, wrapping up February 2026 for the SpaceX network.

The Independent UK

Tesla employee fired for flagging ‘deadly conditions’ and ‘catastrophic’ fire hazards at warehouse, lawsuit says

EXCLUSIVE: Former Tesla Energy regional manager Nina Mirani claims in her filing that the company’s Hayward, California battery storage facility was ‘ripe’ for disaster

The Guardian - US

‘Not a done deal’: California vows ‘vigorous’ review of Paramount-Warner Bros takeover

Attorney general says $111bn deal will be investigated amid concerns over monopoly power and job losses

The Independent UK

How much you need to earn to be middle-class in the US’s largest cities

What counts as middle class in one city or state may be very different in another, the data shows

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