California Bombing Suspect Once Burned Family House Down, Was ‘Easily Influenced,’ Dad Says

The father of the 25-year-old man suspected of bombing a Southern California reproductive clinic says his son was a smart but easily influenced child who once set their house on fire while playing with matches. Guy Edward Bartkus, who authorities believe …

California could face another record-breaking year of Valley fever

Brynn Carrigan’s headaches started in April 2024. Within a couple of weeks, she was debilitated. Her vomiting exacerbated the excruciating pain in her skull. She spent nearly every hour in bed with the covers pulled over her head, blocking out any sliver …

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California evidence ruled inadmissible in Derrick Thompson’s trial in crash that killed 5 women in Minneapolis

The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday dealt a blow to the pursuit of murder convictions by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office against Derrick John Thompson in the deaths of five young Somali women in a car crash two years ago.The Attorney’s Office …

An OC Senator Pushes to Fund Drug Court Programs Across California

State Senator Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) is looking to help fund drug treatment courts and make them available for residents across California under two bills as local law enforcement agencies and courts start to arrest and convict people under a new state …

California blueberries enter peak season in strong market

The blueberry transition from South America to Mexico and then into the U.S. domestic crop has been seamless. About two weeks ago, the California blueberry season kicked off and volumes are gradually ramping up. "While the California industry is …

Legendary California golf course upgraded its gorgeous greens. Why?

Editor's note: Jay Blasi is a golf course architect based in California who works with the Golfweek's Best program hosting rater events and contributes stories to Golfweek several times a year. Pasatiempo Golf Club, with one of the great golf …

Elias: Newsom’s plan to save California film, TV industry deserves OK

It’s very rare for a giveaway program to more than double and nevertheless merit praise. That’s the case, though, with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s current plan to increase California’s film and TV tax credit program to $750 million a year from the current $330 …

Senate GOP Eyes Vote To Nix California’s EV Mandate, But Swing Votes Could Pump Breaks On Effort

Senate GOP leadership could face resistance from moderate GOP senators regarding moving forward on a vote to overturn California’s de facto electric vehicle (EV) mandate. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso has said the Senate will vote this week on nixing …

The Mess in California Schools

[Want even more content from FPM? Sign up for FPM+ to unlock exclusive series, virtual town-halls with our authors, and more—now for just $3.99/month. Click here to sign up.] For many years, Mississippi schools were among the worst in the nation. …