California announces first new state park in a decade and sets climate goals for natural lands
California will open its first new state park in a decade this summer. The Dos Rios tract in the state’s Central Valley is set to open in June.
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High-speed rail system from Las Vegas to Southern California breaks ground
Brightline West aims to be operational in 2028, when Los Angles hosts the Summer Olympics.
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2 women randomly attacked in Sherman Oaks believe they were targeted by the same man
Disturbing surveillance footage out of Sherman Oaks shows the moment a man knocked a woman to the ground in a random attack – and a second woman who was assaulted the same day believes she may also be a victim of the assailant.
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Man seen on video kicking small dog is arrested, Anaheim police say
A 34-year-old man who was captured on camera kicking a small dog in Anaheim has been arrested on a felony animal cruelty charge, the Anaheim Police Department announced.
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State lawmakers consider oversight, accountability for driverless vehicle companies
State lawmakers on Monday once again are focusing on how to make our roads safer when it comes to driverless vehicles.
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Finding an apartment may be easier for California pet owners under new legislation
A bill in California wants to make more rental housing available to tenants with pets. Assembly Bill 2216 would ban blanket no-pets policies and prohibit landlords from charging extra for security deposit and rent for tenants who have cats, dogs or other common household animals. Supporters say too many renters struggle to find housing because land... -
California State Assembly passes historic resolution recognizing Songkran Festival
In a historic move, the California State Assembly passed a resolution to recognize Songkran New Year Festival, a traditional celebration in several Southeast Asian countries including Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.
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New passport requirement in Mexico aims to protect kids from human trafficking
A new security feature aims to derail those looking to traffic children.
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California governor pledges state oversight for cities, counties lagging on solving homelessness
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced nearly $200 million in grant money to cities and counties to move homeless people from encampments into housing.
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Coalition to submit 900,000 signatures to put tough-on-crime initiative on California ballot
A coalition backed by some of the nation’s largest retailers has announced it has collected 900,000 signatures to put a tough-on-crime statewide ballot initiative before voters in November. The measure would roll back parts of Proposition 47, a progressive ballot measure that reduced certain theft and drug possession offenses from felonies to misde... -
California's insurance crisis: Coverage is critical in the event of ‘The Big One'
When talk turns to rebuilding after a devastating earthquake, the word “resilience” is heard quite a bit. But insurance also is critical, and many Californians have found themselves looking for coverage as providers bail out.
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Fire truck slams into Stockton home after collision that injured 2
A fire truck struck a residence following a collision in Stockton on Wednesday morning that left two people injured.
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New California bill would boost homeowners insurance protections
There’s new hope for California homeowners facing rising insurance costs: Lawmakers are considering a new bill to boost protections.
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Questions linger about who is paying for recount in District 16 congressional race
The recount in the District 16 congressional race is underway but new questions are emerging about who pushed for it, and who is paying for it.
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Bill modeled after San Diego's homeless encampment ban stalls in California Senate committee
The California Senate’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday put a pause on a Senate bill to clear homeless encampments written by Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, R-Santee, and Senator Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas.
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Oysters served in Mission Valley linked to California norovirus outbreak
County public health officials have linked 11 confirmed and probable cases of norovirus illness to frozen oysters imported from South Korea, it was announced Tuesday.
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These 15 states will now investigate complaints about airline service under new Biden agreement
The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to the federal government.
