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Sherline Tools, the California-based manufacturer of small lathes and milling machines long favored by hobbyists and model engineers, is shutting down its US production and winding up operations. The news has drawn attention from machinists and makers, many of whom expressed surprise and disappointment that a decades-old American machine tool maker is closing.
- 2California Requires Built-In Safeguards Against 3D-Printed Guns●VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: World’s Fourth-Largest Economy Becomes Second State in the Nation to Require 3D Printer Industry to Build in Safeguards Against Illegal Gun Manufacturing
California, the world's fourth-largest economy, has become the second US state to require the 3D printer industry to build safeguards into its products to prevent illegal gun manufacturing. Gun safety advocates are celebrating the move as a victory, saying it closes a loophole that allows people to produce untraceable firearms at home using consumer printing technology.
- 3Whistleblower alleges Driscoll's shipped pesticide-laden berries to Canada●Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels | CBC News
A whistleblower lawsuit in California alleges that millions of pounds of Driscoll's berries containing non-compliant levels of pesticides and chemicals were shipped across the border into Canada, and that the company attempted to cover it up. The claims, reported by CBC News, raise food safety concerns for Canadian consumers and questions about oversight of imported produce. Driscoll's, a major berry supplier, now faces scrutiny over the allegations.
- 4Two teenagers arrested for murder in Exeter shooting●Two teens arrested on murder charges in Exeter shooting
Two teenagers have been arrested on murder charges following a fatal shooting in Exeter, California. Police took the pair into custody after the incident, which has shaken the small Tulare County community. Details about the victim and the events leading to the shooting have not yet been released as the investigation continues.
- 5FBI warns Iran aspired drone attack on California●FBI warns Iran aspired to attack California with drones in retaliation for war: Alert
The FBI has issued an alert warning that Iran aspired to carry out a drone attack in California in retaliation for the war. The warning, reported by ABC News, highlights concerns that Iranian-backed actors could target US soil using drones. Officials say no attack was carried out, but the alert has raised alarm about domestic security threats tied to the ongoing conflict.
- 6Supreme Court DHS voter database ruling won't affect California 2026 election●Supreme Court ruling on DHS voter database will have no impact on California’s 2026 general election
The Supreme Court has issued a ruling concerning the Department of Homeland Security's voter database, and officials in California have confirmed it will not affect the state's 2026 general election. The decision addresses how federal voter data is handled, but California's election administration will proceed unchanged, according to the Lassen County News.
- 7Court Ruling Could Bring New Protections for Rare Sierra Nevada Species●Court decision could mean new protections for rare Sierra Nevada species
A recent court decision could open the door to new protections for rare species in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. The ruling, reported by The Plumas Sun, may affect how threatened plants and animals in the region are managed and conserved going forward.
- 8California attorney general race repeats primary matchup for 2026●Election 2026: Attorney general race repeats primary matchup with Rob Bonta heavily favored
California's 2026 attorney general contest is shaping up as a repeat of the primary matchup, with incumbent Democrat Rob Bonta heavily favored to win. The race is drawing early attention as part of the state's broader 2026 election lineup, with observers watching whether the general election produces a different outcome than the primary.
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A woman has died and a man was injured in a fiery car crash in Garden Grove, California, according to NBC Los Angeles. The collision left the vehicle engulfed in flames, and authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the deadly crash.
- 10Woman killed, man critically hurt as SUV crashes, catches fire in Garden Grove●Woman killed, man critically injured after SUV crashes into pole, catches fire in Garden Grove
A woman was killed and a man was left critically injured after an SUV crashed into a pole and caught fire in Garden Grove, California. Emergency crews responded to the crash, which closed the area while investigators worked the scene. Authorities have not yet said what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway, and the identities of those involved have not been released.
- 11California GM EV buyers to get free chargers and grid payments●California GM EV buyers get free charger, then can get paid to help the grid
General Motors is offering California electric vehicle buyers a free home charger, with the option to earn money by supporting the state's power grid. Owners who enroll can let the utility draw on their vehicle's battery during periods of high demand, receiving payments in return. The program ties into California's broader push to stabilize its grid while expanding electric vehicle adoption.