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Big, green figeater beetles are currently taking over Los Angeles, where they have been noted to be thriving this month. These insects are described as clumsy and notoriously bad at flying.

Colorado River reservoirs are shrinking, prompting criticism of the Trump administration's plan for the water-starved river. Arizona has issued a warning that it may initiate a legal fight regarding the resource management.

Powerful swells have exposed 'relics' of old infrastructure at the Wedge surf spot in Newport Beach. The material that was stripped from under the sand is believed to be part of an old jetty constructed many decades ago.

A group funded by Google co-founder Sergey Brin and other billionaires contributed $5 million to an opposing group. This financial action is related to the fight over a proposed California billionaire tax, specifically addressing Proposition 40.

Hydrogen has failed as a car fuel, and California's large investment bet on it for green energy is reportedly fading. In California, the situation with green hydrogen has gone bust, leading to project cancellations, ongoing fuel disruptions, and stalled station build-outs.

California is backtracking on good-government policies during a divided Trump era. These policy changes occur amid bitter divisions in both the state and nation, causing political and governmental reforms to face severe threats.

A Southern California man killed and dismembered his mother, subsequently leaving her remains in a dumpster near their apartment complex in 2022. He was ultimately found not guilty by reason of insanity.

California originally planned a nuclear exit but is now reconsidering this approach. The text further points out that Diablo Canyon does not currently appear like a nuclear power plant that is getting ready to retire.

The title questions if mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas are causing California to become a disease hotspot. The content suggests that vector-borne diseases seem to be popping up frequently lately, leading to a question about whether something has changed.

Dairy farmers previously grazing cows in Point Reyes were paid to leave the area, but they are now requesting readmission. They claim that continued grazing is necessary for the park to control invasive species populations. The Trump administration has been noted as sympathetic to their cause.

Hurricane Lala has disrupted flights between L.A. and Hawaii, causing several services to be canceled on Saturday. Cancellations included routes to Kona, Maui, Kauai, and Honolulu.

A young river otter in Vacaville suffered a brain injury after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run incident. The animal was found with brain swelling, but rescuers are optimistic. They expect the otter to achieve a full recovery and be released back into the wild within days.

The Palisades Village shopping center has reopened, achieving a major milestone for the local community. This reopening occurred 19 months after the devastating 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfires.

Arellano claims that Trump has gifted his deportation goons a new tool described as 'shock gloves.' While the official notice calls the equipment 'a Conductive Distraction and De-escalation Device,' the article labels it instead as Pain gloves.

California is defending its childhood vaccination schedule against efforts by President Trump to weaken it. The defense follows an executive order issued by President Trump recommending that the singular measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine be separated into three parts. The order also suggested that all childhood immunizations should be given at separate visits.

The California Gig Workers Union is close to being certified as the collective bargaining representative for Uber and Lyft drivers in the state. This certification could potentially occur in less than 30 days.

A man was reported firing at utility employees working near his home on King Street in Mentone. Following the reports, San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies were sent to the 300 block of King Street.

COVID-19 is becoming a summer staple in California even as winter outbreaks fade. This shift was noted over recent years and is projected to be clearer in 2026, prompting health officials to adjust prevention efforts. The CDC reports that COVID-19 is growing or likely growing across 43 states, including California.

California voters are sharply divided over a ballot measure to impose a one-time tax on billionaires intended to fund healthcare programs. Furthermore, voter ID requirements are also dividing opinion among California voters.

The Destination Crenshaw project, a beautification effort for the Crenshaw Corridor that had been stalled for years, is finally seeing movement. Following local outcry and demands made at a town hall, the city started to clean up construction this week.