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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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California State Assembly passes historic resolution recognizing Songkran Festival
In a historic move, the California State Assembly passed a resolution to recognize Songkran Festival, a traditional celebration in several Asian countries including Thailand. Gia Vang reports.
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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 misdemeanors to address overcrowding in jails. The coalition...
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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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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. Kris Sanchez reports.
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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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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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Sen. Laphonza Butler organizes youth advisory council
California’s outgoing senator Laphonza Butler is trying to make the most of her last few months in office. She recently launched a youth advisory council.
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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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Making cement is very damaging for the climate. One solution is opening in California
The cement industry is one of the largest emitters of carbon dioxide and is responsible for some 8% of global emissions each year. But demand for cement, an ingredient for concrete, keeps growing as the world constructs more buildings.
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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 $73 billion. Much of...
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Salmon fishing is banned off the California coast for the second year in a row amid low stocks
Federal fishery managers have voted to cancel all commercial and recreational salmon fishing off the coast of California for the second year in a row, and only the fourth time in state history, because of dwindling stocks.
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Rescuers search off Northern California coast for young gray whale entangled in gill net
Rescuers were searching Wednesday for a gray whale last spotted off Northern California’s coast with its tail entangled in a massive gill net. Terry McSweeney reports.
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What's next after 2 requests made to recount race for California's 16th Congressional District
The three-way race for California’s 16th Congressional District is heating up again because of two late requests for a recount.
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Effort to help entangled whale off Bay Area coast continues
The mission to help an entangled whale continued Wednesday off the Bay Area coastline. Robert Handa reports.
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Rescuers search off Northern California coast for young gray whale entangled in gill net
Rescuers on Wednesday were searching for a 30-foot-long gray whale with its tail entangled in a massive gill net last spotted off Northern California’s coast.
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Teams work to save entangled whale off San Mateo County coast
Rescue operation teams worked Tuesday to save a 30-foot-long gray whale entangled in a massive gill net off the San Mateo County coast. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.
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Bill restricting sexual predator placements in California passes committee
A bill to increase transparency when state hospitals attempt to place sexually violent predators in California communities unanimously passed the state Senate’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday.
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Report indicates where State Farm will not be renewing policies in California
New documents show where State Farm will not be reviewing its policies across California. Raj Mathai speaks with Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura to learn how homeowners should respond if they learn they are among this group.