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California Bill Allowing Warrantless Shoplifting Arrests Gaining Bipartisan Support Despite Criticism Against 'Mass Incarceration'

Lawmakers behind the bill disputed claims that it would be detrimental to people of color.

Epoch Times - US News - 19 minutes ago

California law enforcement agencies have hindered transparency efforts in use-of-force cases

While California is widely considered one of the most progressive states in the nation, local law enforcement officers for decades have had their on-duty actions veiled by some of the strongest privacy protections in the country

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 22 minutes ago

What the Supreme Court's abortion pill case could mean for California

The high court is weighing a case that could rewrite the rules of care in more than two-thirds of U.S. abortions, limiting access to a popular drug even in states where it remains legal.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 hours ago

Sacramento is now a sanctuary city for transgender people -- The city of Sacramento is now a transgender sanctuary city, believed to be the first in California to vote for this designation. -- Mar 27

The city of Sacramento is now a transgender sanctuary city, believed to be the first in California to vote for this designation.

CBS News - Politics - 3 hours ago

California Judge Recommends Ex-Trump Lawyer John Eastman Be Disbarred

The lawyer represented President Trump during his efforts to challenge the accuracy of the vote count leading to the 2020 election results.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Hunter Biden asks judge to dismiss tax charges -- Hunter Biden's attorneys argued Wednesday that the federal tax charges the president's son is facing in California are part of a prosecution fueled by politics.

Hunter Biden's attorneys argued Wednesday that the federal tax charges the president's son is facing in California are part of a prosecution fueled by politics.

CBS News - Politics - 8 hours ago

Hunter Biden's lawyers push California judge to toss out tax charges

Attorneys for Hunter Biden have asked a judge to toss out the tax case accusing him of a four-year scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes while living an extravagant lifestyle.

AP News - Politics - 11 hours ago

Where to find Richard Serra's sculptures in Southern California

Famed American artist Richard Serra, who died Tuesday, was known for creating large-scale, site-specific sculptures made of steel. Here's where to see them in Southern California.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Judge recommends that ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman lose his California law license for efforts to overturn 2020 election

Judge recommends that ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman lose his California law license for efforts to overturn 2020 election

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 12 hours ago

A judge has recommended that conservative attorney John Eastman lose his California law license over his efforts to keep former President Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election.

A judge has recommended that conservative attorney John Eastman lose his California law license over his efforts to keep former President Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election.

AP News - Politics - 12 hours ago

Back-to-back storms to soak West Coast, trigger flash flood threat in Southern California

March came in like a lion across Southern California and is set to go out in similar fashion as an atmospheric river storm aims at the region by the end of the week with the potential for flooding rain around Los Angeles and San Diego.

Fox News - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Higher prices on the menu as fast-food chains brace for California's big minimum wage jump

With the state's mandatory minimum wage for fast-food workers set to increase to $20 an hour, many restaurant chains are preparing to raise prices.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 16 hours ago

What We Know About RFK Jr.'s Veep, Nicole Shanahan -- Shanahan is a California-based lawyer, frequent Democratic donor, and financial backer of Kennedy's much-discussed Super Bowl ad.

Shanahan is a California-based lawyer, frequent Democratic donor, and financial backer of Kennedy’s much-discussed Super Bowl ad.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

California Police Dept. Blocked From Using Lego Mugshots

The toy company has asked the Murrieta Police Department to stop using Lego heads and emojis to cover people's faces in posts on social sites.

Huffington Post - Weird - 20 hours ago

Mountain lion encounters: What humans should do -- After a fatal mountain lion attack in California, park rangers share what to do if you encounter the animal.

What to do if you encounter a mountain lion – and how the protocol differs from that of other wildlife

BBC News - Technology - 22 hours ago

Letter to the editor: California, stay out of Iowa pork

As a former longtime resident of California, I agree that the Golden State should not dictate farm management to farmers in other states ("California shouldn't dictate how Iowa farmers do th

Washington Times - Opinion - 23 hours ago

RFK Jr. names California tech lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his vice presidential choice

Kennedy, a long shot presidential candidate, announced his decision in Oakland, where Shanahan, 38, grew up.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Mountain Lion Kills California Man, Mauls Another

As the population of these protected predators recovers, conflicts between animals and people are on the rise in the west.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Column: Extreme heat is deadly. Californians need to pay up to protect themselves

Finance officials who objected to the state's first-ever heat illness prevention rules for indoor workers need to deal with reality.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Needle pain a big problem for kids; one California doctor has a plan

Trauma from repeated needle sticks leads some kids to hold on to needle phobia into adulthood, but one solution, put into practice at two children’s hospitals in Northern California, could have broader reach

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Health - 1 day ago

California man allegedly seen carrying severed leg of pedestrian who was killed by train

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in Wasco, California on Friday, and after the crash, a man was seen leaving the scene while carrying the victim's severed leg.

Fox News - US News - 2 days ago

Jill Biden's swing through Southern California: Fundraisers, protesters and a stop at SoulCycle

The first lady swung through Southern California, championing the Biden administration's work for women and LGBTQ people. Protesters over the Mideast war followed.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Southern California hotel workers ratify new contracts, ending strikes for some

Unite Here Local 11 members voted overwhelmingly, by 98%, to approve the agreement, the union said Monday morning.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

Tuberculosis cases rising in California, and state officials are sounding the alarm

The number of tuberculosis cases in 2023 rose by 15% in California compared to the previous year. That’s the highest year-over-year increase in 35 years.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 days ago

Column: Trump wants to round up over a million undocumented migrants from California. Here's how he might do it

Trump's California-born advisor says he would deploy troops to blue states to seize undocumented immigrants, send them to camps, then expel them.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Geomagnetic storm severe enough to bring northern lights to California?

This is the third geomagnetic storm to reach G4 status during the current 11-year solar cycle, which began in 2019, officials said.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 days ago

State Farm discontinuing 72,000 policies in California

Insurance giant State Farm says it will discontinue coverage for 72,000 houses and...

SF Gate - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Former River Forest woman found dead near California hiking trail

Caroline Meister, 30, was reported missing Monday after not returning from a hike. No foul play was suspected.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 4 days ago

California Man Arrested For Allegedly Taking Leg Of Person Killed By Train

Disturbing video appears to show a man eating from a severed body part as he makes his way down a sidewalk.

Huffington Post - Weird - 5 days ago

Chevron Will Pay Record Fines for Oil Spills in California

The penalties come after an investigation by The Desert Sun and ProPublica found that companies were profiting from illegal spills and California’s oversight of the industry was lax.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 5 days ago

How to close California's budget deficit? Democrats plan to have a plan

The plan to have a plan illustrates the challenges that lie ahead to address what may be the largest budget deficit in state history.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 6 days ago

Border security could sway some California Democrats — and control of Congress

Since Trump got Republicans to bail on a bipartisan border deal, some Democrats have grown more outspoken in favor of stricter immigration policies and stronger border security.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 6 days ago

Voters approve Proposition 1, Newsom's overhaul of the California mental health system

After a close race, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Proposition 1 overhaul of California’s mental health system narrowly passed in the 2024 primary election.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 7 days ago

Where Biden and Trump stand on climate change -- 2024 could be the hottest year ever, according to a new prediction from the U.N.'s weather agency. Leah Stokes, associate professor of environmental politics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, joins CBS News to discuss how the new report raises the stakes on the 2024 presidential election.

2024 could be the hottest year ever, according to a new prediction from the U.N.'s weather agency. Leah Stokes, associate professor of environmental politics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, joins CBS News to discuss how the new report raises the stakes on the 2024 presidential election.

CBS News - Science - 7 days ago

AI a job killer? In California it's complicated

While the tech industry has been roiled by layoffs, the greater focus on AI could lead to new jobs in the future.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 7 days ago

Stellantis signs on to California's emission and EV rules

The maker of Jeep and Ram vehicles agrees has agreed to California rules to boost electric vehicles, a deal that will see it slash emissions.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 7 days ago

California communities are banning syringe programs. Now the state is fighting back in court

Giving clean syringes to people who inject drugs has been found to curb the spread of disease. But syringe programs are being banned in many California communities. The state is fighting back.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 8 days ago

Opinion: How measles reemerged as a threat in California and elsewhere

Marin County and other areas with too-low vaccination rates have shown that vaccine skepticism can be reversed.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 8 days ago

Column: Trump has big plans for California if he wins a second term. Fasten your seatbelts

Former President Trump is bashing California in his 2024 campaign; if he wins he wants to force it to change — on environment, immigration, LGBTQ issues and more.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 10 days ago

California proposes delaying rules aimed at reducing water on lawns, concerning environmentalists

California regulators have proposed delaying some new rules aimed at reducing how much water people use on their lawns.

AP News - Science - 12 days ago

California could ban snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos in schools -- Cheetos varieties, including the spicy Flamin' Hot version, and other chips like Doritos include red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 - all on the list of ingredients that would be banned if the bill is enacted. Here are other foods that include dyes.

Cheetos varieties, including the spicy Flamin' Hot version, and other chips like Doritos include red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 – all on the list of ingredients that would be banned if the bill is enacted. Here are other foods that include dyes.

CBS News - Health - 13 days ago

Critics are blasting Biden for taking 'a destructive California idea national' for gig workers. Here's what he really did

President Biden was an early backer of California’s AB 5, winning union endorsements in part with his promise to seek similar protections at the national level.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 13 days ago

Presence of parasite that's deadly for dogs now confirmed in California: Signs to watch for

A parasite that sickened 10 dogs and killed another in Southern California was found in the Colorado River in Blythe, its first known presence in the state.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 14 days ago

After losing a world champion boxer's pension records, California finally admits error

A state agency in charge of the little-known retirement plan for professional fighters voted Monday to pay one who was repeatedly told he didn't qualify.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 23 days ago

He claims to have saved California homeowners billions. The insurance industry hates him

Insurance companies deride him. The state insurance commissioner calls him out. But Harvey Rosenfield and his organization, Consumer Watchdog, have saved Californians lots of money.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 27 days ago

Stinking 'corpse flower' blooms in California

There are only around 1,000 specimens left in the wild of this rare plant, which generates a lot of interest when it blooms.

Sky News - Weird - 28 days ago

Hours on hold, limited appointments: Why California babies aren't going to the doctor

Most California kids rely on Medi-Cal for vital preventive care, but many are missing necessary health screenings because of trouble accessing its services.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

Marines Field New Technology that Can Measure Bullet Trajectory, Simulated Wounds in California Exercise -- In its largest annual war game, the Marine Corps outfitted thousands of Marines with new technology meant to measure just how...

In its largest annual war game, the Marine Corps outfitted thousands of Marines with new technology meant to measure just how deadly they can be -- an effort to shed decades-old equipment and usher the service into a new age of combat data collection.

Military.com - Technology - 1 month ago

Guerrero: This California millionaire is peddling eternal life. Why do so many people believe him?

If Bryan Johnson's "Don't Die slogan gets you hiking, so much the better — but the details should make you skeptical.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 1 month ago

Hungry sea otters are helping save California's marshlands from erosion

A new study shows the return of sea otters and their voracious appetites has helped rescue a section of California marshland.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

A record number of Californians are visiting emergency rooms for dog bites

Dog bites led to about 48,600 California emergency room visits in 2022, the highest in at least 18 years. 2022 saw about 125 ER visits for dog bites per 100,000 California residents, about 70% higher than 2005.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

Medicare Certifies Hospices in California Despite State Ban on New Licenses

The agency has rolled out sweeping changes to target end-of-life care providers that were billing for unneeded services, but some fraud hot spots continue to evade scrutiny.

ProPublica - Health - 2 months ago

Opinion: California's new rules allow COVID-positive kids in school. Here's the problem

Amid a COVID surge and with few people masking or testing, the state missed an opportunity for good public health communication.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

The Air Force's Newest, and Highly Classified, Stealth Bomber Makes Its First Flight -- Images and videos of a B-21 taxiing on the runway of the Air Force's Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, and later taking to...

Images and videos of a B-21 taxiing on the runway of the Air Force's Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, and later taking to the skies began circulating online early Friday morning.

Military.com - Technology - 4 months ago

The Historic Claims That Put a Few California Farming Families First in Line for Colorado River Water

Twenty families in the Imperial Valley received a whopping 386.5 billion gallons of the river’s water last year — more than three Western states. Century-old water rights guarantee that supply.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 months ago

California Oil Companies Face Tougher Enforcement Under New Law

The measure steps up potential fines and allows criminal charges against companies that harm health, safety and the environment.

ProPublica - Environment - 5 months ago

It Will Cost Up to $21.5 Billion to Clean Up California's Oil Sites. The Industry Won't Make Enough Money to Pay for It.

An expert used California regulators’ methodology to estimate the cost of cleaning up the state’s onshore oil and gas industry. The study found that cleanup costs will be triple the industry’s projected profits.

ProPublica - Environment - 10 months ago