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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 $... -
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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Massive pallet yard fire near Tracy prompts evacuations
A massive fire Thursday morning at a pallet recycling yard near Tracy caused power outages and prompted evacuations, according to the South County Fire Department in San Joaquin County.
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Denver, Boulder are poaching more of California's tech founders, workers and VC billions
More startups are leaving the Bay Area for Denver and Boulder and they are thriving as venture billions flow into the Colorado metro region.
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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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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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More than half of foreign-born people in US live in just 4 states and half are naturalized citizens
More than half of the foreign-born population in the United States lives in just four states — California, Texas, Florida and New York. That’s according to a new report released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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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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New bills to crack down on retail theft in California
California leaders have announced a new package of seven bills to crack down on shoplifting and theft.
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How effective are California's homelessness programs? Audit finds state hasn't been keeping track
A state audit has found that California spent $24 billion to tackle homelessness over the past five years but didn’t consistently track whether the spending actually helped alleviate the problem. The report released Tuesday attempts to assess how effective the state and municipalities have been spending billions of dollars to address the ongoing ho... -
State Farm indicates where in California homeowner's policies won't be renewed
State Farm, California’s largest homeowner’s insurance provider, has indicated where it will not be renewing policies, and some Bay Area residents are affected, according to a document provided by the California Department of Insurance.
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Caltrans reopens section of Hwy. 1 in Capitola ahead of schedule
A section of Highway 1 in Capitola — between Porter Street/Bay Avenue and Park Avenue — was reopened several hours ahead of schedule Sunday, Caltrans said.
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California's salmon fishing season could face second year of total closure
Fishing regulators are poised to potentially shut down California’s king salmon season for the second time in two years, and just the third time in history.
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2 earthquakes strike in Plumas County in Northern California
Plumas County was shaken by two earthquakes on Thursday evening.
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99 Cents Only Stores to close all locations
The Commerce-based operators of 99 Cents Only stores announced today they will shutter all 371 of its locations, with liquidation sales set to begin Friday.
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Apple lays off over 600 California employees after shuttering car project
The job cuts at Apple mark the first significant round of layoffs since before the pandemic.
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Both Simitian, Low join Liccardo in race for California's 16th Congressional District
Three candidates looking to replace Anna Eshoo’s seat in the House of Representatives are moving on to the November election after the primary race ended in an exact tie.
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Evacuation warning for Big Sur residents before rain closes Hwy. 1
An evacuation warning was issued on Wednesday morning for residents in the Big Sur area south of Rocky Creek Bridge on state Highway 1. The warning comes ahead of rain forecast for Thursday and Friday that will suspend vehicle access.
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Police in Northern California seize 73 dogs in animal cruelty case
Authorities in a Northern California city seized dozens of dogs and are searching for a suspect in an animal cruelty investigation that possibly involves dogfighting, according to the Turlock Police Department.