Two confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu in California; CDC
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CDC announced Thursday that there are confirmed cases of the H5 Bird Flu in California. They say that two human…
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Wreck of US warship known as ‘Ghost Ship of the Pacific’ found in ‘exceptional’ condition
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — The wreck of a US Navy destroyer known as the “Ghost Ship of the Pacific” has been found off the coast of California…
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New California law bans legacy admissions, donor preferences at private universities
By Carlos Castañeda Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Private universities in California can no longer consider…
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Voters in Northern California county to vote on whether to allow large-scale farms
Associated Press PETALUMA, Calif. (AP) — In a stretch of Northern California known for scenic shorelines and celebrated vineyards, hundreds of…
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Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it
Associated Press Kay Masterson has always wanted to make her Boston-area restaurant more sustainable, partnering with an organic farm to get some…
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Giants legend Buster Posey taking over as President of Baseball Operations after team fires Farhan Zaidi
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The San Francisco Giants announced they’ve parted ways with President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi and…
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One man in custody after improvised explosive device detonated at Santa Maria Courthouse
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT-TV) -– A man is in custody after an improvised explosive device was detonated at the Santa Barbara County Superior…
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Suspect in fatal Los Angeles bus hijacking charged with murder, other counts, officials say
By Lauren Mascarenhas, Josh Campbell and Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A man suspected of fatally shooting a bus passenger and hijacking the…
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California governor signs bills to bolster gun control
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several gun control measures Tuesday, including one that allows the court to consider…
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Passenger killed when horse smashes through windshield during California highway crashes
NORCO, Calif. (AP) — The passenger in a car was killed when a horse smashed through the windshield during a series of crashes on a Southern…
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Policing group says officers must change how and when they use physical force on US streets
Associated Press An influential group of law enforcement leaders is pushing police departments across the U.S. to change how officers use force when…
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University of California accused of labor violations over handling of campus protests
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Faculty have accused the University of California system of labor violations over what they say was a sweeping campaign to…
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One person killed after mid-air collision between two planes in California
By Iris Salem, Joy Benedict and Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story LANCASTER, California (KCAL, KCBS) — One person is dead after…
Continue Reading Critics say lawmakers watered down California’s lemon car law after secret lobbyist negotiations
CalMatters Californians for the past 54 years have relied on the state’s “lemon law” to fight back against car makers that sell them defective…
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California sues ExxonMobil for alleged decades of deception around plastic recycling, in first-of-its-kind lawsuit
By Angela Dewan, CNN (CNN) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil on Monday alleging the company carried out a…
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California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — “Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed…
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A key ingredient has been missing from California’s wildfires this year. Experts worry things will get worse if it arrives
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Large, explosive and destructive fires have torn through parts of California this year, well before…
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Cal Fire engineer accused of arson after 5 Sonoma County fires
By Tim Fang Click here for updates on this story SONOMA COUNTY, California (KPIX) — A Cal Fire employee from Sonoma County was arrested Friday…
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Eight Orange County Fire Authority firefighters hurt after truck overturns near Irvine
IRVINE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Eight Orange County Fire Authority firefighters were injured after their truck rolled over along State Route 133 near…
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Most maternal deaths can be prevented. Here’s how California aims to cut them in half
CalMatters After a rise in the rate of maternal deaths, California health officials have a new plan to keep new mothers healthy before and after…
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California congressman introduces bill that could provide kidney donors with financial incentive
By Dominic Garcia Click here for updates on this story STOCKTON, California (KMAX, KOVR) — Every day, 12 people die waiting for a kidney…
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California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off Tuesday on legislation aiming at protecting Hollywood actors and…
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A Southern California man pleads not guilty to setting a fire that exploded into a massive wildfire
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (AP) — A California man has pleaded not guilty to starting a fire that authorities said ballooned into a massive wildfire…
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More than 80 homes lost in Southern California’s massive Airport Fire: “I don’t have nowhere to go”
By Marissa Wenzke Click here for updates on this story RIVERSIDE, California (KCAL, KCBS) — More than 80 homes were completely destroyed in the…
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PG&E customer charged for someone else’s utility bill for up to 18 years
By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story VACAVILLE, California (KMAX, KOVR) — A Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customer who…
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Thousands in California’s jails have the right to vote — but here’s why many won’t
CalMatters Ronald Latney used to believe his vote didn’t matter. But after returning to jail this year, he realized the difference it can make —…
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California firm produces 3D-printed tiny homes using waste plastic
By John Ramos Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KPIX) — California has plenty of problems…
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Firefighters make progress on Airport Fire burning in Riverside and Orange counties
LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Firefighters Sunday continued to make progress on the Airport Fire, which has scorched more than 20,000 acres, in…
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Sextortion arrest in Marina, suspect in L.A. County jail; police say
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina police say that a Los Angeles man is facing charges following an investigation into allegations of sextortion…
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Line Fire in Southern California slows but continues to smolder, many evacuations remain
By Marissa Wenzke Click here for updates on this story SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (KCAL/KCBS) — Thousands fled their homes as the Line Fire tore…
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Coastal Commission approves staff recommendations on the MST’s SURF! Busway Project
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Thursday afternoon, the California Coastal Commission made a motion to approve the commission’s staff…
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Vikings host 49ers after decisive opening wins for each team, carrying 7-game home win streak vs. SF
San Francisco (1-0) at Minnesota (1-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 5½. Series record: 49ers lead 25-24-1. Against the spread:…
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California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting…
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An explosive California wildfire looked like a bomb went off from space – here’s what’s happening
CNN By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — California’s Line Fire is burning so intensely that it created its own weather. Dramatic…
Continue Reading McCaffrey heads into Week 2 with the ‘mentality’ that he will play for the 49ers
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey heads into the week of practice preparing to play for…
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County of Monterey lifts some evacuation warnings prompted by the Boone Fire
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey has lifted the last of the Boone Fire evacuation warnings, according to the county.…
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Freshman classes provide glimpse of affirmative action ruling’s impact on colleges
Associated Press Some selective colleges are reporting drops in the number of Black students in their incoming classes, the first admitted since a…
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Aaron Rodgers makes his return when the Jets open the season at the 49ers
New York Jets (7-10) at San Francisco (14-6) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 3 1/2. Series record: 49ers lead 11-3 Last…
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Teen vaping hits 10-year low in the US
AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer adolescents are vaping this year than at any point in the last decade, government officials reported…
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New California rules to regulate when high school teams can practice, play in extreme heat
By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KMAX, KOVR) — Another heat wave impacting most of the Sacramento…
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Teen arraigned on attempted murder in shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie says he is very sorry
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 17-year-old high school senior charged with attempted murder in the daytime weekend shooting of San…
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California companies wrote their own gig worker law. Now no one is enforcing it
CalMatters Nearly four years after California voters approved better wages and health benefits for ride-hailing drivers and delivery workers, no one…
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Half a house for half a million dollars: Home crushed by tree hits market near Los Angeles
MONROVIA, Calif. (AP) — Newly listed for sale in Southern California’s notoriously pricey realty market: half a house for half a million…
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All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey returns to 49ers practice following calf injury
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returned to the practice field for the San Francisco…
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The 49ers place rookie Ricky Pearsall on the non-football injury list after shooting
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was placed on the non-football injury list…
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2 train cars carrying lithium-ion car batteries, other items catch fire
By Cecilio Padilla Click here for updates on this story SUTTER COUNTY, California (KOVR) — Two train cars that caught fire while traveling near…
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SoCal Edison turning off power to an additional block of homes
KCAL, KCBS By Iris Salem Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL/KCBS) — SoCal Edison has announced plans…
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2 fires at commercial properties being investigated as arson, officials say
By Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story LODI, California (KOVR) — Crews are investigating two fires at commercial properties in…
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1 killed, 9 injured in Hwy 12 chain-reaction crash in Santa Rosa
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KTVU) – One person was killed and nine were taken to the hospital on Thursday following a multi-vehicle collision on westbound…
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The Attorney General’s office announces cannabis theft busts, “large number” from Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that 22 arrests have been made involving a statewide…
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