Elon Musk, Gavin Newsom announce Tesla's new engineering HQ in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom joined Tesla CEO Elon Musk at a press conference Wednesday to announce the electric vehicle's global engineering headquarters will be in Palo Alto, California.
Winter storm grounds nearly 1,000 flights, knocks out power for thousands
Thousands of Americans are without power and hundreds of flights have been canceled across the U.S. as a massive winter storm hits the Midwest and Western U.S.
Disney California Adventure Park in San Fransokyo area slated to open this summer
The Walt Disney Company offered more information Monday on when the “Big Hero 6”-themed area planned for Disney California Adventure Park is expected to open.
Feds seeking information from Tesla on crash into fire truck that left driver dead
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking information from Tesla about a fatal crash in Contra Costa County, California on Feb. 18.
Woman dies after falling from Disneyland structure in Anaheim, California
Police in Anaheim, California, are investigating after a woman fell to her death from Disneyland's Mickey and Friends Parking Structure on Saturday evening.
Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate
Disney employees are protesting the scheduled return to in-person work in March, filing a petition claiming it will "have unintended consequences that cause long-term harm to the company."
Last Blockbuster left standing released ad during Super Bowl, boosting sales 200%, says manager
The last Blockbuster standing — located in Oregon — released a Super Bowl-like ad on social media to promote the store. Here's how sales have skyrocketed in days.
United Airlines passenger says people were 'praying' on flight that plunged to within 800 feet of Pacific
A passenger onboard the United Airlines flight that came close to the Pacific Ocean late last year shortly after takeoff is speaking out.
Alaska Republicans demand Biden 'better not kill' latest Willow project oil drilling proposal
Republicans in the state of Alaska along with community members are calling for the Biden administration to approve of the latest Willow oil project.
Energy expert sounds alarm over California power grid: 'Stressed to the limit'
California's push for a renewable energy transition brings the grid closer to collapse and will be "incredibly expensive" for consumers, Edward Ring argues.
United Airlines flight plunged to within 800 feet of Pacific Ocean after takeoff, data shows
A United Airlines flight from Hawaii to California in December 2022 came within 800 feet of making contact with the Pacific Ocean, according to flight data.
Oregon alcohol regulators under investigation for diverting rare bourbon for personal use
Officials from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission are under criminal investigation for diverting rare bourbon from public access for person consumption.
West coast pipeline resumes pumping gas after shutdown
A gas pipeline near Los Angeles has resumed deliveries of gasoline to some California cities and neighboring states including Nevada and Arizona.
Biden administration awards $2 billion loan to EV battery recycling company as US plays catch-up: report
The Biden administration awarded a conditional $2 billion green energy loan to Nevada-based recycling venture company Redwood Materials, started by a former CTO at Tesla.
Robbers target more than a dozen GameStop stores in California
Police in Southern California are looking for what they believe are three suspects who have robbed more than a dozen GameStop stores. The thieves run out with expensive gaming consoles.
Robert Downey Jr.-backed classic car company moving into old California Navy shipyard
Kindred Motorworks is opening a new headquarters and assembly building on California's Mare Island to build its high-end vintage vehicle conversions.
California Gov. Newsom asks federal government to investigate high natural gas prices
California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Monday to investigate unusually high natural gas prices in recent months.
Las Vegas airport expected to reach capacity in 2030 with 63 million passengers
The Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, is on track to reach capacity at 63 million passengers in seven years. Officials may build a new reliever airport.
Democrat-led state that’s ‘killing businesses’ could shrink amid push to secede in several counties
Greater Idaho Movement spokesperson Matt McCaw and business owner Sandie Gilson argue these 11 Oregon counties deserve "the government that they actually want."
11 Oregon counties votes to secede from state
The counties voted to secede from Oregon and join Idaho over high taxes and soft on crime policies.