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Some like it hot — and record-breaking: Palm Springs gathering breaks world record for most Marilyn Monroe lookalikes in one place
Madison Aument | Jun 1, 2026, 10:36 PM UTC
More than 1,000 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes descend on Palm Springs, California to break the Guinness World Record for most Monroes in one place for her 100th birthday.
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'California will be more prosperous': How gubernatorial candidate Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco would change SacramentoMadison Aument | May 13, 2026, 9:27 PM UTC
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Supporters flee Swalwell's governor campaign amid allegations of sexual assaultYue Stella Yu | Apr 11, 2026, 1:30 AM UTC
Federal judge: Continued Border Patrol sweeps in California violated court order
A federal judge rules that the Border Patrol again broke the rules in California immigration sweeps, saying agents acted "without considering or complying with law Congress enacted."
Migrant children detained in Southern California used as 'bait' to arrest and deport their parents
Since last summer, the Trump administration has been arresting undocumented immigrants as they try to claim their children from federal custody.
California cut health care for undocumented immigrants. One lawmaker wants it back
California Democrats introduced legislation to restore Medi-Cal for all income-qualifying residents of any age, including undocumented immigrants. Gov. Newsom scaled back that program because of state budget deficits.
Pockets of unvaccinated communities are driving measles outbreaks in California
California is battling measles outbreaks across seven counties as federal funding cuts gut local health departments and vaccine skepticism fuels spread among unvaccinated children.
What California's planned power outages are costing schools: darkness, disruption and debt
California schools faced repeated planned power outages in 2024-2025 as Edison cut electricity to prevent wildfires, forcing closures and costly backup power solutions.
Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | Feb 25, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
