Today: October 30, 2024
Today: October 30, 2024

California

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Los Angeles criticized for its handling of homelessness after 16 unhoused people escape freeway fire

A fire that erupted in storage yards beneath a Los Angeles freeway has renewed attention on the city’s inability to protect the thousands of homeless residents living in such perilous locations

Los Angeles criticized for its handling of homelessness after 16 unhoused people escape freeway fire
Election|News|US

California's first lesbian Senate leader could make history again if she runs for governor

The first lesbian leader of the California Senate is thinking about trying to make history again — with a run for the governor's office

California's first lesbian Senate leader could make history again if she runs for governor
Environment|News|Science|Technology|US

Disputes over safety, cost swirl a year after California OK'd plan to keep last nuke plant running

More than a year after California endorsed a proposal to extend the lifespan of its last nuclear power plant, disputes continue to swirl about potential safety risks and future costs tied to the decades-old reactors

Disputes over safety, cost swirl a year after California OK'd plan to keep last nuke plant running
News|US

5 years after California's deadliest wildfire, survivors forge different paths toward recovery

Paradise is still recovering five years after a wildfire destroyed most of the northern California town

5 years after California's deadliest wildfire, survivors forge different paths toward recovery
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Californians bet farming agave for spirits holds key to weathering drought and groundwater limits

Some California entrepreneurs and farmers are betting agave could be a promising crop for the state

Californians bet farming agave for spirits holds key to weathering drought and groundwater limits
Americas|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|News|US

At 15, he is defending his home and parenting his sister. One young man's struggle to stay in school

Housing insecurity has hurt kids' chances of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles and much of California

At 15, he is defending his home and parenting his sister. One young man's struggle to stay in school
Environment|News|US

Firefighters make progress battling Southern California wildfire, but homes remain threatened

Firefighters are making progress against a Southern California wildfire but authorities say thousands of homes still remain threatened

Firefighters make progress battling Southern California wildfire, but homes remain threatened
News|US

Southern California wildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands as Santa Ana winds fuel flames

Firefighters aided by aircraft are battling to contain a wind-driven wildfire that has damaged or destroyed at least nine buildings in rural Southern California and forced authorities to issue evacuation orders for 4,000 residents

Southern California wildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands as Santa Ana winds fuel flames
Asia|News|US|World

California's Newsom plays hardball in China, collides with student during schoolyard basketball game

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent trip to China was highlighted by a surprise meeting with leader Xi Jinping

California's Newsom plays hardball in China, collides with student during schoolyard basketball game
Crime|News|US

Inmate suspected in prison attack on Kristin Smart's killer previously murdered 'I-5 Strangler'

California officials say an inmate accused of attacking Paul Flores this summer, shortly after Flores reported to prison to serve his conviction for murdering college student Kristin Smart, strangled his own serial killer cellmate two years ago

Inmate suspected in prison attack on Kristin Smart's killer previously murdered 'I-5 Strangler'
Environment|News|US|World

China says it wants to bolster climate cooperation with US as California Gov. Newsom visits Beijing

China’s Environment Minister Huang Runqiu says his country wants to strengthen cooperation with the U.S. to combat climate change

China says it wants to bolster climate cooperation with US as California Gov. Newsom visits Beijing
Crime|News

Driver in Malibu crash that killed 4 college students pleads not guilty to murder, held on $4M bail

Authorities say the 22-year-old driver of a BMW that struck and killed four Pepperdine University students in Malibu has pleaded not guilty to four counts of murder

Driver in Malibu crash that killed 4 college students pleads not guilty to murder, held on $4M bail
Business|News|Technology|US

California regulators suspend recently approved San Francisco robotaxi service for safety reasons

California regulators have revoked the license of a robotaxi service owned by General Motors after determining its driverless cars that recently began transporting passengers throughout San Francisco are a dangerous menace

California regulators suspend recently approved San Francisco robotaxi service for safety reasons
Economy|Environment|News|US|World

California governor visits China and says his state will always be a partner on climate change

California Gov. Gavin Newsom opened a weeklong trip to China with an assurance that his state will always be a partner on climate issues no matter how the U.S. presidential election turns out next year

California governor visits China and says his state will always be a partner on climate change
Crime|Education

Southern California university mourns loss of four seniors killed in Pacific Coast Highway crash

A Southern California university wrestling with the deaths of four seniors who were struck by a car sought to comfort students and faculty at a campus prayer service

Southern California university mourns loss of four seniors killed in Pacific Coast Highway crash
Election|News|Political|US

Newly appointed California Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek election to a full term in 2024

Newly appointed California Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek election to a full term in 2024

Newly appointed California Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek election to a full term in 2024
News|US

Fewer Californians are moving to Texas, but more are going to Florida and Arizona

The number of former Californians who became Texans dropped slightly last year, but some of that slack was picked up by Arizona and Florida

Fewer Californians are moving to Texas, but more are going to Florida and Arizona
News|Science|Technology|World

Residents of earthquake zones 'drop, cover and hold on' during annual ShakeOut quake drill

People ducked under desks and tables in California and around the world for an annual drill practicing ways to stay safe during earthquakes

Residents of earthquake zones 'drop, cover and hold on' during annual ShakeOut quake drill
Crime|News|US

Driver arrested after Pacific Coast Highway crash in Malibu kills 4 Pepperdine University students

Officials say police have arrested a 22-year-old driver on suspicion of manslaughter after a crash in Malibu killed four college students and injured two others

Driver arrested after Pacific Coast Highway crash in Malibu kills 4 Pepperdine University students
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In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises

California Gov. Gavin Newsom often touts California's leadership on the national stage

In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises
Business|Environment|News|Technology

PG&E's plan to bury power lines and prevent wildfires faces opposition because of high rates

Pacific Gas & Electric wants to bury many of its power lines in areas threatened by wildfires

PG&E's plan to bury power lines and prevent wildfires faces opposition because of high rates
Business|Economy|Health|US

California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to raise the minimum wage for health care workers

California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour
Health|US

California governor signs 2 major proposals for mental health reform to go before voters in 2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed two major pieces of legislation to transform the state’s mental health system and to address the state’s worsening homelessness crisis

California governor signs 2 major proposals for mental health reform to go before voters in 2024
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$1.765 billion Powerball jackpot goes to a player who bought a ticket in a California mountain town

A liquor store in a tiny California mountain town is reverberating with excitement after word that the winning ticket for a $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot was sold there

$1.765 billion Powerball jackpot goes to a player who bought a ticket in a California mountain town
Business|Economy|Education|News|US

Newsom signs laws to fast-track housing on churches’ lands, streamline housing permitting process

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to fast-track low-income housing on surplus land owned by nonprofit colleges and religious institutions

Newsom signs laws to fast-track housing on churches’ lands, streamline housing permitting process
Finance|News|US

$1.765 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California

A player in California has won a $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a long stretch without a winner of the top prize

$1.765 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California
News|US

To run or not to run? New California senator faces tough decision on whether to enter 2024 campaign

California's newly appointed U.S. senator is facing a risky decision: whether or not to enter the 2024 race for her seat that already is crowded with candidates

To run or not to run? New California senator faces tough decision on whether to enter 2024 campaign
Crime|News

2 Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies in critical condition after fire in mobile gun range trailer

Two veteran Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were seriously hurt when a fire broke out inside a trailer serving as a mobile shooting range north of Los Angeles

2 Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies in critical condition after fire in mobile gun range trailer
Business|Economy|News|US

Exxon, Apple and other corporate giants will have to disclose all their emissions under California's new climate laws – that will have a global impact

California is the world’s fifth-largest economy. Laws tested there often spread across the U.S. and around the world.

Exxon, Apple and other corporate giants will have to disclose all their emissions under California's new climate laws – that will have a global impact
Election|News|Sports|US

Former baseball MVP Steve Garvey joins California US Senate race, gives GOP ballot dash of celebrity

Former baseball MVP Steve Garvey is joining the race to succeed the late California Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Former baseball MVP Steve Garvey joins California US Senate race, gives GOP ballot dash of celebrity
News|Science|US|World

Pumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds wins California contest, sets world record for biggest gourd

A Minnesota horticulture teacher has set a world record in California for the heaviest pumpkin after growing a giant jack-o’-lantern gourd weighing 2,749 pounds

Pumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds wins California contest, sets world record for biggest gourd
Education|Health

California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have made free condoms available to all public high school students

California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost
Economy|Health|US

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin
Crime|Health|US

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession and use of some hallucinogens, including psychedelic mushrooms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms
Election|News|Opinion|US

California governor vetoes bill that would have banned caste discrimination

Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have made California the first state in the nation to outlaw discrimination based on caste

California governor vetoes bill that would have banned caste discrimination
Americas|Business|Environment|News

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law requiring big businesses to disclose emissions

California will soon require big businesses to report a wide range of greenhouse gas emissions

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law requiring big businesses to disclose emissions
Business|Health|US

California workers will get five sick days instead of three under law signed by Gov. Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to increase the amount of minimum sick days for workers from three days to five

California workers will get five sick days instead of three under law signed by Gov. Newsom
News|Political|US

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein

Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein
Election|US

California governor chooses labor leader and Democratic insider to fill Feinstein's Senate seat

When California Gov. Gavin Newsom needed to fill the U.S. Senate seat of his late mentor Dianne Feinstein, he could have turned to a big-city mayor, a member of Congress or a powerful legislator

California governor chooses labor leader and Democratic insider to fill Feinstein's Senate seat
Health|News|US

California's new mental health court rolls out to high expectations and uncertainty

An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia into housing and medical care is starting in San Francisco and six other California counties

California's new mental health court rolls out to high expectations and uncertainty
Business|Election|News|US

California governor names Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to Feinstein Senate seat

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has named Democratic strategist and Kamala Harris 2020 presidential campaign adviser Laphonza Butler to fill the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by Sen. Dianne Feinstein's death

California governor names Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to Feinstein Senate seat
Environment|Food|News|Science

A fight over precious groundwater in a rural California town is rooted in carrots

In a remote, dry patch of California farm country, a battle is raging over carrots

A fight over precious groundwater in a rural California town is rooted in carrots
Business|Economy|News|US

California governor rejects bill to give unemployment checks to striking workers

California won’t be giving unemployment checks to workers on strike

California governor rejects bill to give unemployment checks to striking workers
News|US

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's body returns to San Francisco on military flight

A military jet carrying the body of California U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has landed in her hometown of San Francisco

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's body returns to San Francisco on military flight
Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Dianne Feinstein was at the center of a key LGBTQ+ moment. She's being lauded as an evolving ally

The nation's LGBTQ+ leaders are lauding the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein as a longtime friend who learned and evolved to become an ally

Dianne Feinstein was at the center of a key LGBTQ+ moment. She's being lauded as an evolving ally
News|US

What Dianne Feinstein’s death means for control of the Senate and the looming government shutdown

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death creates a vacancy in the Senate at a time when Democrats hold the slimmest majority in the chamber

What Dianne Feinstein’s death means for control of the Senate and the looming government shutdown
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California Gov. Newsom will pick Feinstein’s replacement. He pledged in past to choose a Black woman

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing pressure to appoint a replacement for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein

California Gov. Newsom will pick Feinstein’s replacement. He pledged in past to choose a Black woman
Election|News|US

Trump animates California Republicans with calls to shoot people who rob stores

In an occasionally dark and profane speech, Donald Trump on Friday sought to win over Republicans in California by complaining that rich people in Beverly Hills smell bad because they’re denied water, reiterating lies about widespread election fraud and calling on police to shoot people robbing stores

Trump animates California Republicans with calls to shoot people who rob stores
News|US

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, trailblazer and champion of liberal priorities, dies at age 90

Tributes are pouring in for Dianne Feinstein, the trailblazing California senator, who has died at 90

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, trailblazer and champion of liberal priorities, dies at age 90
Business|Economy|US

New California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour, among nation's highest

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law raising the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour

New California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour, among nation's highest
Business|Environment|News

ExxonMobil loses bid to truck millions of gallons of crude oil through central California

ExxonMobil has lost a court bid to truck millions of gallons of crude oil through central California — a crucial part of its efforts to restart offshore oil wells that were shut in 2015 after a pipeline leak caused the worst coastal spill in 25 years

ExxonMobil loses bid to truck millions of gallons of crude oil through central California
Health|News|US

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to protect doctors who mail abortion pills to other states

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law protecting doctors and pharmacists who mail abortion pills to patients in other states

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to protect doctors who mail abortion pills to other states
News|US

California governor signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will raise taxes on guns and ammunition

California governor signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety
Election|News|US

California, a liberal bastion, may give Donald Trump an unlikely boost in 2024

Donald Trump lost heavily Democratic California by over 5 million votes in the 2020 election

California, a liberal bastion, may give Donald Trump an unlikely boost in 2024
Lifestyle|News|Opinion

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed several bills aimed at bolstering the state’s protections for LGBTQ+ people

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people
Business|News|Technology

California bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks is vetoed by governor

California's Democratic governor has vetoed a bill that would have required human drivers to be on board self-driving trucks

California bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks is vetoed by governor
Business|Finance|US

Things to know about California's new proposed rules for insurance companies

California's insurance commissioner says he will write new rules for insurers in the nation's most populous state

Things to know about California's new proposed rules for insurance companies
Crime|News|US

California bishop acquitted in first United Methodist court trial of its kind in nearly a century

A United Methodist Church court has acquitted a California bishop of all charges in the first trial of one of the church’s bishops in nearly a century

California bishop acquitted in first United Methodist court trial of its kind in nearly a century
Business|Economy|Environment|US

Wildfire-prone California to consider new rules for property insurance pricing

A new plan from California's insurance commissioner aims to keep the nation's top insurers from leaving the wildfire-prone state

Wildfire-prone California to consider new rules for property insurance pricing
Environment|News

Wildfire risk is soaring for low-income, elderly and other vulnerable populations in California, Washington and Oregon

Alarmingly, about half the people exposed to wildfires in Washington and Oregon were those least able to afford to protect their homes, evacuate safely and recover.

Wildfire risk is soaring for low-income, elderly and other vulnerable populations in California, Washington and Oregon
Crime|News

Suspect in ambush killing of LA deputy pleads not guilty due to insanity

The man charged with murder in the ambush killing of a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity

Suspect in ambush killing of LA deputy pleads not guilty due to insanity
News|US

Supporters of reparations for Black residents urge San Francisco to push forward

More than 200 people rallied outside San Francisco's City Hall to urge supervisors to act on reparations for Black residents

Supporters of reparations for Black residents urge San Francisco to push forward
Crime|News|US

Sacramento prosecutor sues California’s capital city over failure to clean up homeless encampments

Sacramento’s top prosecutor is suing the city’s leaders over failure to cleanup homeless encampments, escalating a monthslong dispute with leaders in California’s capital city

Sacramento prosecutor sues California’s capital city over failure to clean up homeless encampments
Environment|News

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will sign climate-focused transparency laws for big business

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he plans to sign into law a pair of climate-focused bills intended to force major corporations to be more transparent about greenhouse gas emissions and the financial risks stemming from global warming

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will sign climate-focused transparency laws for big business
Crime|News|US

$250K reward offered as detectives search for assailant who shot Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy

Authorities are asking for the public’s help and offering a $250,000 reward as investigators search for the assailant who shot and killed a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy as he sat in his patrol car at an intersection

$250K reward offered as detectives search for assailant who shot Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy
Environment|News|Science

California lawsuit says oil giants deceived public on climate, seeks funds for storm damage

The state of California has filed a lawsuit against some of the world's largest oil and gas companies, claiming they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels blamed for climate change-related storms and wildfires that caused billions of dollars in damage

California lawsuit says oil giants deceived public on climate, seeks funds for storm damage
News|US

Big wins for organized labor and progressive causes as California lawmakers wrap for the year

California lawmakers have finished their work for 2023

Big wins for organized labor and progressive causes as California lawmakers wrap for the year
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Technology|US

California settles with Google over location privacy practices for $93 million

Search giant Google has agreed to a $93 million settlement with the state of California over its location-privacy practices

California settles with Google over location privacy practices for $93 million
Business|Technology|US

Imagine making shadowy data brokers erase your personal info. Californians may soon live the dream

California has some of the strongest digital privacy laws in the U.S. and is on the verge of handing consumers a major new tool to combat the sale and secret use of personal information they may never have agreed to share

Imagine making shadowy data brokers erase your personal info. Californians may soon live the dream
Environment|News|Science|US

Environmental groups urge regulators to shut down California reactor over safety, testing concerns

Environmental groups are calling on federal regulators to immediately shut down one of two reactors at California’s last nuclear power plant

Environmental groups urge regulators to shut down California reactor over safety, testing concerns
Economy|Health|US

California's Assembly votes for ballot measure that would change how mental health care is funded

Lawmakers in California's state Assembly have voted to put a measure before voters next March that would overhaul the way counties are funding mental and behavioral health programs

California's Assembly votes for ballot measure that would change how mental health care is funded
Environment|Science

Tropical Storm Hilary pounds Southern California with heavy rain, flash flooding

Forecasters warned of ‘potentially historic rainfall’ and ‘dangerous to locally catastrophic flooding.’ A hurricane scientist explains what El Niño, a heat dome and mountains have to do with the risk.

Tropical Storm Hilary pounds Southern California with heavy rain, flash flooding

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