#California

A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 shook a remote area of Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was located about 140 miles northeast of San Francisco and approximately 50 miles east of Fort Bragg, where the quake was widely felt. There have been no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.

A shooting at the Butte County Library in Chico, California, resulted in the deaths of two individuals, with an 18-year-old suspect arrested by police. The incident occurred on June 22, 2026, and police responded to a 911 call shortly after 5 p.m. on that day, according to AP.