What's the line between religion and cult? It's blurry in this community in the California redwoods

Nicole Cuffy's second novel, 'O Sinners!,' examines the blurry lines between cult and religion, making for both a clever literary mystery novel and a meditation on the nature of faith.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 12

Parts of L.A. Urged to Evacuate as ‘Widespread’ Rain and Snow Hit California

A storm soaking the state on Wednesday and Thursday is bringing new danger to the area hit by wildfires earlier this year.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Tornado Reported in Los Angeles Area as Storm Batters California

Parts of the city had been urged to evacuate as a powerful system brought rain and snow up and down the state.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

California judge facing re-trial for wife's murder says death was accidental

After the case of an Orange County judge charged with murder for fatally shooting his wife ended in a mistrial Monday, Jeffrey Ferguson, the man in the center of the legal battle spoke exclusively ...

NBC News - Mar. 14

ASAP Rocky returns to the stage — via helicopter — at Rolling Loud California

The rapper and style maven played his first show Saturday since being acquitted in a recent felony assault case.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 16

Jury Awards $50 Million to California Man Burned by Starbucks Tea

Michael Garcia, 30, underwent skin grafts on his genitals after a hot tea spilled on him in a Starbucks drive-through in 2020, his lawyers said.

The New York Times - Mar. 17

Tesla Got a Permit to Operate a Taxi Service in California—but There’s a Catch

The taxi service will initially operate with Tesla employee drivers only, use current-model vehicles, and won’t allow for driverless rides.

Wired - Mar. 18

Woman accused of killing her California fire captain wife captured in Mexico

Yolanda Marodi, suspected of fatally stabbing Capt. Rebecca Marodi at their home in San Diego County, was captured in Mexico after more than a month on the run, officials said Saturday.

NBC News - 5d

Did a topless photo lead a California IVF doctor to kill his wife?

Susann Sills had posted a topless photo in a political chatroom that enraged her husband, Dr. Eric Scott Sills, according to prosecutors.

CBS News - 4d

Top California high school football recruits in the class of 2026

The Golden State typically produces some of the best talent in the country. Here are the top 15 recruits in the 2026 class.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Top California high school football recruits in the class of 2027

Brady Edmunds headlines a 2027 class loaded with some standout talent from The Golden State.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Woman strangled during overnight visit with her husband at a California prison

Officials look into death of Stephanie Brinson, who’s second person in a year to die during family visit at Ione facility. Prison officials are investigating the death of a woman who was strangled ...

The Guardian - 2d

2025 NBA Draft scouting report: Andrej Stojakovic, G, California

Stojakovic certainly has professional DNA with his slick footwork and feel for the game.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

KB Home unveils its first 'fire-resilient' community in Southern California

KB Home is the first large production builder to unveil a community designed to fire-resilient standards by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.

CNBC - 12h

Mark Carney to Be the Next Prime Minister of Canada

The prominent central banker and investor was chosen in a crucial leadership race amid threats from President Trump. He is expected to quickly call a federal election.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

‘Much darker than Pride and Prejudice!’: authors pick their favourite Jane Austen novel

Colm Tóibín, Katherine Rundell, Rebecca Kuang and other leading novelists celebrate the author in her 250th year. Chosen by Colm Tóibín Continue reading...

The Guardian - Mar. 15

Ignore the row: this Oscar-winning film offers a vision of a shared Palestine forged in solidarity | Kenan Malik

The documentary is both antisemitic and Israeli propaganda, according to critics. The truth is, it provides a rare glimpse of hope. In 2009, Tony Blair visited Masafer Yatta, a collection of ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

‘It’s been really profound’: artists Joel Meyerowitz and Maggie Barrett on laying bare their marriage on film

Photographer Meyerowitz, 87, and artist and writer Barrett, 78, invited two documentary-makers into their lives for a year. The result, Two Strangers Trying Not to Kill Each Other, is an intimate ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

How A Minecraft Movie Could Compare To Other Video Game Films At The Box Office

The next big video game movie to hit theaters is A Minecraft Movie, but how well is it expected to perform commercially? According to one tracking estimate, it could pull in $60 million or more in ...

GameSpot - Mar. 13

No Other Land director calls Florida mayor’s campaign against his film ‘very dangerous’

Israeli Oscar-winner Yuval Abraham speaks out after Miami Beach mayor proposed evicting a local cinema for screening the Palestinian-focused documentary. The Israeli director of No Other Land has ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

Former Adult Film Star Rae Lil Black Converts to Islam Following Eye-Opening Visit to Malaysia

Yahoo News - Mar. 15

Watch: Man films as tornado tears past his house and leaves a trail of destruction

The roaring wind can be heard, as debris flies past the windows of the Mississippi property.

BBC News - Mar. 16

Miami Beach mayor withdraws proposal to end lease and cut funding of theater that screened Israeli-Palestinian film

Miami Beach mayor Steven Meiner on Wednesday withdrew a controversial proposal to shutter a local movie theater that screened an Oscar-winning documentary on the war between Israel and Palestine.

NBC News - Mar. 19

Screen-used ‘E.T.’ model from 1982 film heads to auction with $900k estimate

The model was used in the famous closet scene with 'E.T.' hidden among stuffed animals

Yahoo Sports - 3d

What Kim Caldwell's film session revealed about Lady Vols ahead of Sweet 16 game vs Texas

The Lady Vols may have lost their "hungry mindset" at one point, but Kim Caldwell believes they found it going into Sweet 16 matchup with Texas.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart to reprise X-Men roles in new Avengers film

The duo will join Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, Letitia Wright, Vanessa Kirby and many more in Avengers: Doomsday. Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen are set to reprise their X-Men roles in Avengers: ...

The Guardian - 1d

Hamdan Ballal's 'No Other Land' co-directors skewer film academy for silence on attack, detainment

Israeli journalist and 'No Other Land' filmmaker Yuval Abraham alleges the academy, which oversees the Oscars, 'felt no need to respond' to the recent attack on his co-director Hamdan Ballal.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Welcome to Nollywood, the Lagos-born movie universe

The accidental origins, rise, decline and resurgence of Nigeria’s vast and vibrant film industry

Financial Times - Mar. 15

White House withdraws CDC director nomination just before his Senate confirmation hearing

The White House has withdrawn the nomination of former Rep. Dave Weldon, R-Fla., whom President Donald Trump had chosen to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a ...

NBC News - Mar. 13

Bearcats to play DePaul April 1st in College Basketball Crown

The Cincinnati Bearcats will face the DePaul Blue Demons, April 1st at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, 3 pm ET. The Bearcats were one of the 16 teams chosen to play in the ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Eastern Washington sophomores Mason Williams, Sebastian Hartmann enter transfer portal

Mar. 24—Sophomores Mason Williams and Sebastian Hartmann, two holdovers from the previous men's basketball coaching staff at Eastern Washington, have chosen to enter the transfer portal. The portal ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Top-10 recruit Peat commits to Arizona, Lloyd

Saying he wanted to be pushed at his new school, Koa Peat, one of the highest-ranked uncommitted high school prospects in the country, has chosen to play at Arizona.

ESPN - 17h

Top-10 recruit Peat commits to Arizona, Lloyd

Saying he wanted to be pushed at his new school, Koa Peat, one of the highest-ranked uncommitted high school prospects in the country, has chosen to play at Arizona.

ESPN - 13h

India’s official Oscar entry, which failed to make the cut, wins big at major Bollywood awards show

The film that was submitted as India’s official Oscar entry but failed to make the final list of nominees has swept the International Indian Film Academy Awards

ABC News - Mar. 10

Vance's mother-in-law pushed for DEI at her California university, CBS News finds

The Trump administration has been steadfast in its opposition to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. A CBS News investigation finds that those anti-DEI positions conflict with the work ...

CBS News - Mar. 12

Rapper Bhad Bhabie spent a chunk of her riches on a $5.2 million California mansion

5 months after buying the home, Bhad Bhabie has claimed that she made a staggering $75 million from her OnlyFans account.

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

Massive late charge falls short for DWU men in California, ending season in NAIA tourney

Mar. 15—SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Down 22 points with less than 10 minutes left, the Dakota Wesleyan University men's basketball team was in the toughest hole of the season. And the 14th-seeded ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15