Glenhaven Fire in Lake County: At least 400 acres burned
A wildfire burning near Clear Lake Friday has triggered evacuation orders and warnings.
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Rescuers reveal tragic background of trafficked jaguar cub abandoned in California
Rescuers reveal tragic background of trafficked jaguar cub abandoned in Alpine.
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These 7 new California laws may impact your health care planning
The new laws may help families plan for babies or care for loved ones suffering from a substance abuse disorder.
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NorCal lottery players combine to win $5 million on Scratchers tickets
A quintet of lottery players in Northern California, including a few in the Bay Area, combined to win $5 million on Scratchers tickets, according to the California Lottery.
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11.5 million customers to receive credit on October PG&E bill
Good news for more than 11.5 million California households: you can expect to see lower electricity bills this month.
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Dungeness crab and banana slug become new California symbols
The California quail, majestic redwoods and glowing orange poppy can now welcome two animal icons to the state’s lineup of official symbols: Dungeness crab and banana slugs.
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California lawmakers advance bill that aims to keep gas prices from spiking
The California state Assembly has advanced a bill backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that aims to prevent gas prices from spiking.
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Here are new California laws signed by Gov. Newsom
Here are some of the new laws that will go into effect in the coming months as early as Jan. 1, 2025.
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Wildfires in California have burned 1 million acres so far this year. Heat wave poses more risk
Spiking temperatures added to the challenges facing firefighters struggling to contain a stubborn Southern California wildfire, as the total acres burned in the state this year surpassed 1 million. Evacuation orders were expanded again Monday for remote communities northeast of Los Angeles near a blaze that flared up over the weekend after burning ... -
California governor signs law banning college legacy and donor admissions
Private, nonprofit colleges in California will be banned from giving preference in the admissions process to applicants related to alumni or donors of the school under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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California sues Humboldt County hospital over denied emergency abortion
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit Monday against a Humboldt County hospital accused of breaking state law by failing to provide emergency abortion services to a woman whose life was endangered by a failed pregnancy.
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Gov. Newsom signs bill ensuring milk for infants, regardless of insurance
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3059 into law Monday, intended to allow more families to receive donor milk for their babies regardless of what insurance they have.
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Driverless cars can't get traffic tickets in CA, but new law offers compromise
Autonomous vehicles in California, long immune from receiving traffic tickets, will eventually be subject to a new type of enforcement following new legislation recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Why did Newsom sign an octopus farming ban in California? Here's why
Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday signed a bill into law to ban the farming of octopuses and farmed octopus sales.
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Governor Newsom green-lights California's cannabis cafes
Customers will be able to buy cannabis on-site at the lounges, which will also be able to sell non-cannabis-infused foods and non-alcoholic drinks, and also host live music.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measures
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models. The decision Sunday is a major blow to efforts in the U.S. attempting to rein in the homegrown industry that is rapidly evolving with little oversight. The bill would have required companies to ... -
PG&E warns customers of 11 California counties of possible power shutoffs
PG&E warned about 12,365 customers in 11 California counties and two tribal areas that it may turn off power in some areas Monday due to elevated wildfire risk, the company said.
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Move aside, California grizzly bear! Golden State gets official crustacean, slug and seashell
California now has three more state symbols, as of law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom: The Dungeness crab, the banana slug and the black abalone seashell.
