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Gov. Newsom to discuss economic opportunities with state's Trump supporters
Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning to visit several areas across California that voted for President-elect Donald Trump in the election earlier this month.
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What to know: Storm brings high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest
One of the strongest storms on the West Coast in decades knocked out power for thousands of people, unleashed strong winds that toppled trees and left two dead in Washington before making its way through Oregon to Northern California where on Thursday it dropped heavy snow and record amounts of rain.
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Major storm drops record rain, downs trees in Northern California after devastation further north
A major storm moving through Northern California on Thursday toppled trees and dropped record amounts of rain after knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people in Washington and Oregon, and forecasters warned the risk of flash flooding and rockslides would continue.
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First wireless EV-charging roadway in California coming to Westwood
The anticipated three-quarters of a mile road will be embedded with chargers under the pavement to wirelessly send power to the vehicle.
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Lady Gaga, Post Malone and Green Day to headline 2025 Coachella
Pack your bags and get ready to head to the desert – Coachella announced its 2025 lineup.
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40,000 UC workers launch 2-day strike at hospitals, campuses
Tens of thousands of University of California workers on Wednesday walked off the job for a two-day strike over wages and conditions at their medical facilities and campuses.
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Do you live in a non-sanctuary city? Don't worry, says California attorney general
While California’s sanctuary state law already enforces protective measures for immigrants, there are some exceptions.
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State advisor ‘blindsided' by Next Gen 911 safety concerns in NBC Bay Area reports
A State 911 Advisory Board member said he was blindsided by serious public safety concerns regarding California’s Next Generation 911 project recently exposed in an NBC Bay Area investigation, noting the board has largely been kept in the dark about the extent of those issues by the state and its contractors.
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What is a ‘bomb cyclone'?
Here’s what you need to know about the scary-sounding weather term.
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‘Bomb cyclone' threatens Northern California and Pacific Northwest
Northern California and the Pacific Northwest are bracing for what is expected to be a powerful storm, with heavy rain and winds set to pummel the region and potentially cause power outages and flash floods.
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New study finds wildfire impact on California's nut trees
As wildfires continue to tear through the California landscape year after year, devastating land and homes, a new study suggests the state’s agriculture is also increasingly a victim.
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California governor will not consider clemency for Menendez brothers until DA reviews the case
Gov. Newsom said he will not consider clemency for Erik and Lyle Menendez until the new Los Angeles County District Attorney reviews the case.
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Wedding ring found in ashes of home burned down in California wildfire
A Camarillo family found a wedding ring in the field of ashes after the Mountain Fire destroyed their home.
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E. coli infections linked to organic carrots from Central California farm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a crucial warning about a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to California carrots.
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‘Lives are at stake': Next Gen 911 insiders say CA hired inexperienced companies
After years of missed deadlines and documented safety issues surrounding the rollout of California’s Next Generation 911 system, project insiders are now speaking out, saying they feel compelled to warn the public about “major problems” with the years-long overhaul that has cost Californians nearly a half-billion dollars and counting. -
8 puppies rescued after being found under burning car in California
The 5-week-old pups, determined healthy and well, were found by firefighters under a car on fire in Palmdale last week.
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CA's ‘disastrous' Next Gen 911 rollout delaying life-saving help, records show
California’s massive overhaul of its aging, landline-based emergency call system is years behind schedule and has been plagued by safety issues, sources and documents report.
