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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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USC cancels speech by pro-Palestinian valedictorian, citing safety concerns
USC will not have its valedictorian deliver the 2024 commencement speech during graduation, citing security concerns, the school announced.
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WNBA's Chelsea Gray hopes to make second Olympics team
Women’s sports, especially the WNBA has never been more popular. In the Olympics, the USA women’s team dominates. In fact, they’re looking for their eighth straight gold in Paris, and hoping to make her second Olympics is Northern California’s Chelsea Gray.
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Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities
Hotel heiress and media personality Paris Hilton is backing California legislation that aims to bring more transparency to discipline used at facilities for troubled teens.
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Preliminary magnitude 2.9 quake shakes Stanislaus County
A preliminary magnitude 2.9 earthquake shook Stanislaus County Saturday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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Section of Hwy. 9 in Santa Cruz County shut down after car crashes into power pole
State Highway 9 will be shut down all day Saturday near Ben Lomond in Santa Cruz County after a vehicle crashed into a power pole, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart attacked at California prison for second time
Authorities say Paul Flores, the convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart, has been stabbed at a California prison, the second time he has been attacked by a fellow inmate in the past year.
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USC remains silent on OJ Simpson's death, underscoring complicated connections to football star
When O.J. Simpson’s death from prostate cancer was announced, the University of Southern California made no public acknowledgment of it. The silence is atypical for the school, but it’s an obvious statement in itself about the complicated relationship with one of the most accomplished athletes in USC history.
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California lawmakers vote to reduce deficit by $17 billion, but harder choices lie ahead
California lawmakers have voted to reduce the size of the state’s deficit. The state Legislature on Thursday approved legislation that takes a number of steps to reduce the deficit by about $17 billion. Gov. Gavin Newsom has said the deficit is about $38 billion. The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office says it could be as much as $...