Judge limits California governor’s powers during pandemic
A judge on Monday preliminarily ordered California Gov. Gavin Newsom to stop issuing directives related to…
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Seaside Police Chief listed as finalist for Oakland Police Chief position
The Oakland Police Commission has released the names of its finalists for the Oakland Police Chief position, and…
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San Francisco halts reopenings as virus cases rise
San Francisco will temporarily halt the reopening of additional activities and businesses planned for next week because of…
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Gov. Newsom to attend opening of new lab, discuss increase in COVID-19 testing capacity
Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Los Angeles to attend the opening of a new laboratory that is expected to increase COVID-19…
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Federal court officials discuss authorizing death penalty for Steven Carrillo, Robert Justus Jr
In a federal court hearing Wednesday, officials discussed authorizing the death penalty for Steven…
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Swastika, ‘Trump’ graffiti found on California home
Police were trying to find out who vandalized a home in Lafayette, leaving a swastika and the word ‘Trump’ painted…
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California State University sees all-time enrollment high
The California State University system said it has its largest-ever student body this fall as a result of an increase in…
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Study: COVID-19 concerns spur spike in sales to first-time gun owners
A new UC Davis study indicates gun sales have spiked in California since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and…
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Los Angeles Dodgers win World Series for the first time since 1988, defeat Tampa Bay Rays in six games
After a Major League Baseball season unlike any other, the Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6…
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Nearly 70,000 people under mandatory evacuation orders as two new wildfires in Southern California spread rapidly
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for approximately 70,000 residents in Orange County, California, as firefighters continue to battle two new…
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Power restored to 87% of PG&E customers, “all clear” issued for all areas
A Public Safety Power Shutoff is in effect in several California counties, including Santa Cruz, and PG&E is providing an…
Continue Reading California governor: Death penalty ‘infected by racism’
California’s process for imposing the death penalty “is now, and always has been, infected by racism,” Gov.…
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Utilities Commission warns of scammers offering rebate from electric company
The Gonzales Police Department has shared information about a new scam reported by the California Public…
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California wildfires put 100,000 under evacuation orders
More than 100,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders from the wildfires in Southern California, where two fires are burning…
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Western states join multi-state review pact on COVID-19 vaccine
Washington is among a handful of Western states that have joined California in a pact to independently review the safety…
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Police seize 75K marijuana plants from Los Padres forest
About 75,000 marijuana plants were seized and 11 suspects were arrested by authorities in Southern California during…
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70,000 in Southern California to evacuate after blaze grows
A fast-moving wildfire forced evacuations for 60,000 people in Southern California on Monday as powerful winds across…
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Unemployment fraud concerns prompt action in California
At least 350,000 debit cards filled with money for unemployment benefits in California have been frozen because…
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Ben Lomond shooting suspect linked to Texas Boogaloo Bois member charged with rioting
A suspected Boogaloo Bois member has been arrested and charged with participating in a riot for allegedly shooting at a Minneapolis…
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Suspected Boogaloo Bois member arrested and charged with rioting
A self-described member of the extremist anti-government movement “Boogaloo Bois” has been arrested and charged…
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California prosecutors again seek death for Scott Peterson
Northern California prosecutors said Friday they will again seek the death penalty for Scott Peterson in the slaying of…
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How do wildfires get their names?
The 2020 fire season has been devastating. Massive blazes have ravaged the Western US, swallowing entire…
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What to know about Proposition 19
Proposition 19 is all about property taxes. If passed, some transfers will mean higher taxes, and for others – lower. The money generated largely…
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Uber drivers sue over alleged ‘pressure’ to vote, advocate for Prop 22
For months, Uber drivers and passengers in California have received aggressive messaging in support of its controversial…
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Turkey captured, released in new habitat by Moss Landing organization
Wildlife Emergency Services, an organization based in Moss Landing, has worked with Oakland Animal Services…
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Court orders California to cut San Quentin inmates by half
A California appeals court has ordered state corrections officials to cut the population of one of the world’s most…
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The first firefighting robot in America is here — and it has already helped fight a major fire in Los Angeles
A newly recruited firefighter in Los Angeles put out a major fire even before being formally introduced at a news…
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A California city is guaranteeing income to 800 residents for two years
The city of Compton is launching a pilot program that will guarantee free, recurring cash payments to 800 of its low-income…
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Disneyland reopening faces further delay under new California guidance
Disneyland will likely stay closed for several more weeks after California released its long-awaited guidance Tuesday for…
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Cause of Conception boat fire still undetermined, but NTSB finds deviance from safety requirements
The National Transportation Safety Board is scheduled to hold a meeting to discuss the agency’s…
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State health provides guidance for theme parks, outdoor sporting events to begin allowing attendees
The California Health and Human Services Secretary, Dr. Mark Ghaly, will be providing an update on…
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San Francisco set to pass legislation about racist 911 calls
Fed up with white people calling 911 about people of color selling water bottles, barbecuing or otherwise going about their…
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Watsonville man arrested for allegedly assaulting leader of conservative free speech rally in San Francisco
A Watsonville man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting the leader of a conservative free speech…
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California won’t allow virus vaccines without state approval
California won’t allow any distribution of new coronavirus vaccines in the nation’s most populous state until it is…
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Rents in San Francisco have fallen by as much as 31%
Rents continue to drop in some of America’s most expensive…
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California disputed ballot boxes removed, arguing continues
The state Republican Party has removed their unstaffed, unofficial ballot drop boxes that state officials deemed illegal,…
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Man accused of stealing lemur from San Francisco Zoo arrested
Police have made an arrest in connection to the theft of a Ring-tailed lemur from the San Francisco…
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Bear at Yosemite National Park shows off his voice
Do you know what sounds a bear…
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Trump reverses course and grants California’s wildfire disaster declaration request
The Trump administration has rejected California’s request for a disaster declaration for six destructive wildfires that…
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Assemb. Rivas, Gov. Newsom to discuss housing for homeless after Salinas awarded project funding
Central Coast Assemb. Robert Rivas and Gov. Gavin Newsom are discussing project Homekey and its impact on…
Continue Reading An endangered lemur that went missing from a California zoo turned up at a church playground
After a dramatic day in the San Francisco urban jungle, a ring-tailed lemur has been returned to the zoo from where he went missing…
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Proposition 22 to decide future of app-based drivers in California
For thousands of Californians, the car is their office. Companies like Uber, Lyft, Door Dash and Postmates allow workers to sign-on when they are…
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Monterey, Santa Cruz counties expected to have power restored Thursday night
Pacific Gas and Electric announced that a Public Safety Power Shutoff watch issued for 24 California counties has been upgraded…
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Flex Alert issued for Thursday due to expected high temperatures
The California Independent System Operator has issued a Flex Alert for Thursday…
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California Republican Party says it will not comply with state’s cease and desist order on ballot drop boxes
The California Republican Party said Wednesday it will not comply with the state’s cease-and-desist order over unofficial…
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Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution
Wildfires churning out dense plumes of smoke as they scorch huge swaths of the U.S. West Coast have…
Continue Reading Police search for missing lemur possibly stolen from San Francisco Zoo
A lemur is missing from the San Francisco Zoo is missing, and police say it may have been…
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California has received ten times as many ballots as this time in 2016
California has received ten times as many ballots than at this time in the 2016 general election, with 1.5 million ballots returned so…
Continue Reading 10 California counties see restrictions eased, risks remain
Dr. Mark Ghaly, the California Health and Human Services Secretary, is providing an update on the tier system…
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Snapchat endorses youth vote ballot initiative in California
Snapchat endorsed Proposition 18, a ballot initiative in California that would allow 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections in the state as…
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