A. Factum

A studio-sized cabin in Laguna Beach commands $18.8 million. The oceanfront property costs $43,519 per square foot.

California Congressman Eric Swalwell suspended his governor campaign following serious allegations. Party leadership calls for his immediate resignation.

Failed peace talks in Pakistan lead to escalating maritime conflict over the world’s most crucial oil shipping lane.

San Jose server giant Supermicro rolled out three new Edge AI platforms designed for on-site artificial intelligence processing. The launch comes as the company navigates a federal contraband probe.

Republicans missed their best shot at California’s governorship in decades as party delegates rejected Trump’s pick and Democrats battle internal scandals.

Governor DeSantis signed legislation requiring citizenship status on all Florida driver’s licenses by 2027. The measure also tightens voting requirements statewide.

A warehouse worker torched a $500 million Kimberly-Clark facility while filming himself for Instagram. The arsonist cited low wages as his motive for the devastating blaze.

Lloyds Banking Group makes history by putting an AI assistant in the boardroom. The bot helps executives prepare but cannot vote on decisions.

Fraudsters are stealing immigrant identities to create shell companies in California, then accessing massive business credit lines that victims don’t discover for months.

San Jose launches its newest pop culture convention this weekend, featuring original Power Rangers cast members and Star Trek legends. The three-day festival aims to fill the entertainment void left by Silicon Valley Comic Con’s 2020 closure.