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Garlic Festival says goodbye to Stockton, hello to Merced County fairgrounds
The California Garlic Festival is leaving Stockton and headed to the Merced County fairgrounds this summer.
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Allstate indicates resuming new California policies amid insurance crisis
Amid the ongoing insurance crisis in California, Allstate says it could soon resume writing new policies, though the move would come with some conditions.
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Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters arrested at USC following demonstrations
The Los Angeles Police Department detained demonstrators at a pro-Palestine protest Wednesday at the University of Southern California campus, where officers clashed with participants as tensions rose.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have announced legislation aimed at helping Arizonans access abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a near total-ban to move forward. The bill would allow Arizona doctors to temporarily provide abortion care to Arizona patients who travel to California. Newsom said Wednesday that lawmakers... -
At least 9 emaciated pelicans found around Monterey County
SPCA Monterey County reported having to rescue at least nine weak and emaciated pelicans around the county in the past two days, with more calls for help coming in Tuesday.
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Earth's rotation slowing down due to melting ice, scientists say
As the polar ice caps melt, the Earth actually slows down, California scientists say.
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Lawmakers consider bill that would ban CLEAR program at California airports
A bill making its way through the California legislature takes aim at third-party vendors like CLEAR Plus which, for $189 a year, allows travelers to move to the head of the security screening line.
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Sierra snowpack expected to decline in the future
During Earth Week, as we look at the implications of our changing climate, one of the more significant transformations is a declining Sierra Nevada snowpack.
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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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California man finds stolen car using an Apple Airtag
Long Beach resident Philip Obando was able to recover his stolen car after hiding an Apple Airtag in his trunk as a precaution.
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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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California rejects bill to crack down on how utilities spend customers' money
California lawmakers on Monday rejected a proposal aimed at cracking down on how some of the nation’s largest utilities spend customers’ money.
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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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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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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.
