California Highway Patrol Issues Ebony Alert for Missing Castro Valley Teenager Ganiah Grubbs
The California Highway Patrol has issued an Ebony Alert for a missing teenager from Castro Valley, Alameda County. Ganiah Grubbs, a 15-year-old girl, was last seen yesterday, at approximately 8:30 p.m. and is believed to be on foot. The alert was issued on behalf of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, as reported by...
L.A. Gets Green Light to Crack Down on Derelict RVs Under New State Law
LOS ANGELES - Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 630 , giving Los Angeles and Alameda counties new authority to remove and dispose of abandoned or inoperable recreational vehicles - a move aimed at clearing derelict vehicles and strengthening local enforcement of RV regulations. Authored by Assemblymember...
California oil workers face an uncertain future in the state’s energy transition
California is grappling with how to support oil workers who are being displaced from their jobs amid the state's energy transition. One employee at a refinery in Los Angeles slated to close this year says the state doesn't have a clear plan for workers. Another refinery plans to shut down in the San Francisco Bay...
Strike involving more than 30K Kaiser healthcare workers ends with ‘new momentum,’ union says
Video above: KTLA’s coverage of the Kaiser Permanente strike from Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (KTLA) — The five-day strike involving tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers has ended, and the union representing the workers says there is now “new momentum” in negotiations. The strike ended at 7 a.m. on...
Home prices in these California cities just hit record highs — even amid a...
California’s housing market is in something of a rut, but not in these two cities where homes are reaching record prices.
Apple launches massive project on 14,000 acres of US land: ‘One of the most...
"We’re thrilled to help." Apple launches massive project on 14,000 acres of US land: 'One of the most powerful technologies we have' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Researchers share video of fascinating discoveries in crucial US waterway: ‘We were especially excited’
"It has been an amazing opportunity." Researchers share video of fascinating discoveries in crucial US waterway: 'We were especially excited' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Why California Gardeners Should Think Twice Before Dividing Lavender
Lavender plants fill California gardens with beautiful purple blooms and wonderful scents that everyone loves. Many gardeners think dividing these fragrant plants is a simple way to get more lavender for their yards. However, splitting lavender apart can actually cause more problems than it solves, and you might end...
California sues plastic bag makers for false recyclability claims
(FOX40.COM) — California is suing four plastic-bag makers after falsely claiming their products were recyclable. Video Above: Plastic Grocery Bag Legislation After announcing a settlement with four companies on Friday, State Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against three other companies that allegedly...
Newsom Unveils Major Insulin Price Cuts to Make Medication Affordable for Californians
Governor Newsom’s partnership with Civica Rx aims to combat high insulin prices

















