The Guardian · CaliforniaSan Jose police say Sunday incident in area that has been hosting watch parties ‘is being investigated as a homicide’
One person was killed and another seriously injured on Sunday night in a shooting at a popular entertainment spot in San Jose, California, that has been hosting a World Cup “fan zone” as well as screening matches, police said.
There were no World Cup games being screened at the time of the shooting, with the only match of the day in the tournament finishing at about 2pm local time.
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Reuters · Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 5:11 AM
The Guardian · CaliforniaUS commerce department accuses state of ‘environmental terrorism’ and plans to evaluate its coastal agency
The Trump administration plans to evaluate the performance of the California Coastal Commission, in the latest escalation of a dispute between the state’s Democratic leaders and the federal government over energy production.
Per federal law, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) is required to conduct reviews of federally approved coastal management programs, which take into consideration “the extent to which the state of California has implemented and enforced the program approved by the [commerce] secretary”.
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Uwa Ede-Osifo · Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 5:00 AM
The Guardian · CaliforniaAcross the US, cities wrapped up Pride month with parades and festivals on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which underscored the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. This month’s celebrations unfolded as Trump works to roll back trans rights and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. This year’s theme for NYC Pride was ‘For All of Us’. Attender Carlos Duarte said: ‘It’s very important for us to be here … all together for love, peace and to show the world who we are.’
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Guardian staff and agencies · Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 3:56 PM
The Guardian · CaliforniaPolice say they also found more than 600 dog collars in area where they suspect animals were killed
Investigators uncovered 117 dead dogs at a northern California animal rescue sanctuary, with many of the canine remains having evidence of gunshots.
Miranda’s Rescue, a sanctuary outside Fortuna, California, described itself as a “no-kill” facility. Investigators said the organization accepted hundreds of dogs each year from shelters across the San Francisco Bay Area in return for hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding.
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Marina Dunbar · Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 9:29 AM
Astoria & Co.Economist N. Robert Branch hosts 100+ participants in Beverly Hills to discuss restoring market order amidst LA’s 5.5% unemployment and regulatory friction.
Clara Harter · Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 6:23 PM
Astoria & Co.Yale-trained economist N. Robert Branch returns to Beverly Hills after a coast-to-coast tour, pitching a March summit and a liberalized playbook for unemployment and empty storefronts.
Emzy Veazy · Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
Astoria & Co.LA uses Jan Toporowski’s financialization framework for debt stress tests, liquidity buffers, and leaner pension risk before the next market freeze.
Clara Harter · Sat, Feb 14, 2026, 2:57 PM
