The levels of stress in the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems are at an all-time high. Scientists have warned that if two branches of the San Andreas fault and the San Jacinto rupture at the same time, the event will unleash a monster earthquake.

California earthquake: Risk of tripartite rupture in 'critically loaded' fault lines at a 1,000-year high

Indian-origin businessman Mahender Makhijani was arrested in California over allegations of defrauding banks of nearly $100 million through manipulated title insurance documents and deceptive real estate transactions.

Bentley, private jets and mansions: Who is Mahender Makhijani, Indian businessman accused of $100 mn bank fraud?

Bakersfield bank hostage scare:  Major police response underway after bomb threat at California bank

Bakersfield bank hostage situation: Major police response underway as man with bomb strapped to chest hijacks California bank

In a move that feels like the ultimate California crossover, a new vape pen exclusive to the Golden State is incentivising cannabis use by rewarding consumers with Bitcoin. The company behind it is facing backlash for pushing consumers to make poor health choices.

Smoke marijuana, earn Bitcoin: Company slammed for tying crypto reward to vaping in California

Nevada was shaken by a swarm of earthquakes on Wednesday, and the shockwaves reached as far as California. Several smaller tremors have shaken the area for days now, locals say, and some of them suspect a volcano could be stirring.

Nevada and California jolted by series of earthquakes as locals suspect volcanic activity

A California sheriff's deputy decided to check out a woman's profile on a dating app while he waited for a grand theft suspect to emerge from his car. He is now facing an investigation, while a lot of people are supporting him, saying he didn't do anything wrong.

Love can't wait: California sheriff's deputy in bulletproof gear checks out women on dating app mid SWAT operation

Singireddy Sai Srihari Krishna, a software engineer, hailed from Piridi village in the Bobbili mandal of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh. He had gone to the US to pursue higher studies and had secured a job recently, just three months after completing his MS.

Software engineer from Andhra drowns in US waterfall amid birthday celebrations

Californians paid only 59 cents a gallon for gas on Friday night at a time when the world is shelling out huge amounts to fill their tanks. Exxon Corporation has initiated an inquiry into the matter that caused major losses to the owners. 

Glitch causes California gas station to sell a gallon of fuel for just 59 cents during global oil crisis

Following a three-week trial in a San Francisco federal court, during which Elon Musk testified in person, the jury concluded that two tweets he posted in May 2022 contained false remarks that contributed to a drop in Twitter’s share price.

Twitter shareholders to get $2.6 billion? US jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors in 2022

California is not the only place in the United States at risk of a massive earthquake. Scientists have warned about a hotspot in a region of the country where officials prepare for tornadoes, not earthquakes. If this quake happens, nearly 86,000 people can lose their lives. 

Scientists warn 86,000 people could die in devastating earthquake in little-known US seismic zone

Bark to the beach! World Dog Surfing Championships return to California in August

Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell on Tuesday confirmed the release "of 2,000 California National Guardsmen (79th IBCT) from the federal protection mission," adding "the lawlessness in Los Angeles is subsiding."

Pentagon orders withdrawal of 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles. Here's why

A 19-year-old worker was sucked into a meat grinder at a food processing plant in California and died. He cried for help after being pulled in. Other workers tried to switch it off, but could not save him. The police are investigating the incident.

Teenager sucked into meat grinder at California burrito company processing plant

Alien on door camera? The Ring doorbell camera in a house in California captured a bizarre creature that looked like an alien. It was short, with a weirdly shaped head and walked bent forward. It happened at 1 in the night, and so Jessica does not think it was a child.

'Mom it's an alien': Doorbell camera seemingly captures an extraterrestrial being in freaky encounter

The blaze, dubbed the Rancho Fire, as per reports citing local authorities and the emergency alert platform Watch Duty, was first reported around 2:36 pm (local time) near Rancho Laguna Road and Morningside Drive.

Laguna Beach fire sparks emergency evacuations, highest Level 3 alert issued. Watch visuals of Rancho Fire here

An expert in international political economy from the University of California-Santa Barbara has warned of a civil war in the US. This could happen as soon as 2035. Some people think the US will cease to be a democracy soon.

Expert warns of civil war and a split in US by 2035. THIS state will be first to break away

The Cascadia fault off the Pacific Northwest can trigger the rare magnitude-9 megathrust earthquakes and cause tsunamis that can devastate vast swathes of land and kill thousands. A new technology that detects tremors at a fault line near Japan can be used to learn about Cascadia. 

Can a magnitude 9 earthquake hit Earth? This fault has a history of terror tremors

The Yolo County Office of Emergency Services confirmed that the fire broke out at a fireworks facility and acknowledged receiving multiple reports of explosions from the area. Although the precise cause has not yet been determined.

Shocking video captures the moment when fireworks facility explodes in US' Yolo County - WATCH

California’s battle with bird flu has been intensified as two new confirmed cases have been found in Stanislaus and Los Angeles counties. The rate at which the flu lathers has led California Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency on December 18.

Bird flu outbreak in California: CDC identifies mutations in first severe human infection in US

A little girl whose pet goat was taken away from her, auctioned off and then slaughtered for meat has won a court case that orders California sheriff’s deputies to pay the girl's family $300,000.

CRUEL! Little girl's pet goat snatched and slaughtered by California sheriff

On Monday (Apr 8), police in Los Angeles County were scrambling to piece together different incidents that resulted in the death of three people from a single family.

Three incidents, three deaths, one family: Deadly violence trail shocks California

A dog named Mishka vanished in the summer of 2023 in San Diego, California and never returned to her owners. Now, eight months later, she has been discovered in Detroit, Michigan, some 2,000 miles away, leaving her owners startled and enthralled.

Watch: A heartwarming reunion as missing dog is found 2,000 miles away

A hiker clung onto a gravel rock face in California as rescuers flew down in a helicopter to save him, shows a video. Others present in the recreation area spotted the hiker and heard him shouting for help in the Alexander Battery area in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said on Instagram.

Watch: Hiker clings to rock face during daring rescue in California

Several US lawmakers have condemned the vandalism of a Hindu temple in California that took place this week. The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple in Newark, California was vandalised with anti-India graffiti and the police are investigating the matter as a possible hate crime.

US lawmakers, State Dept condemn vandalism of Swaminarayan temple in California

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California earthquake: Risk of tripartite rupture in 'critically loaded' fault lines at a 1,000-year high

Who is Mahender Makhijani, Indian businessman accused of $100 mn bank fraud?

California bank hostage scare: Man with bomb strapped to chest hijacks bank

Smoke marijuana, earn Bitcoin: Company slammed for tying crypto reward to vaping

Nevada and California jolted by earthquakes as locals suspect volcanic activity

Calif. sheriff's deputy in bulletproof gear checks out women mid SWAT operation

Software engineer from Andhra drowns in US waterfall amid birthday celebrations

Glitch causes California gas station to give away 59-cent fuel amid oil crisis

US jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading Twitter investors in 2022

Scientists warn 86,000 people could die in little-known US seismic zone

Bark to the beach! World Dog Surfing Championships return to California in Aug

Pentagon orders withdrawal of 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles

Teenager sucked into meat grinder at California burrito company processing plant

'Mom it's an alien': Doorbell camera seemingly captures an extraterrestrial being in freaky encounter

Laguna Beach fire sparks emergency evacuations, Level 3 alert issued. Watch

Expert warns of civil war and a split in US by 2035. THIS state will break away

Can a magnitude 9 earthquake hit us? This fault has a history of terror tremors