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3 hours ago

Scenic ranch south of San Jose owned by Bechtel family sells for $24 million in latest major conservation deal

Peninsula Open Space Trust purchased 1,921-acre Mead Ranch for $24.3 million to preserve it as open space, connecting Santa Cruz Mountains to Coyote Valley and providing wildlife habitat.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
9 hours ago
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Proposal to require Californians to show ID to vote could be on November ballot

California supporters gathered 1.3 million signatures to place a voter ID requirement measure on the November ballot, requiring government-issued identification to vote and citizenship verification of registered voters.
fromCalifornia Post
17 hours ago
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California voter ID petition set to be officially submitted after netting 1.3M signatures: 'Common sense'

A California voter ID ballot measure with 1.3 million signatures will be submitted to all 58 counties this week, with five statewide rallies planned to promote the initiative requiring photo identification for voting.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
9 hours ago

Proposal to require Californians to show ID to vote could be on November ballot

California supporters gathered 1.3 million signatures to place a voter ID requirement measure on the November ballot, requiring government-issued identification to vote and citizenship verification of registered voters.
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fromCalifornia Post
17 hours ago

California voter ID petition set to be officially submitted after netting 1.3M signatures: 'Common sense'

A California voter ID ballot measure with 1.3 million signatures will be submitted to all 58 counties this week, with five statewide rallies planned to promote the initiative requiring photo identification for voting.
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fromLos Angeles Times
9 hours ago

Children's party DJ raped teen while she was unconscious, prosecutors allege. Other victims sought

A 32-year-old DJ from Los Alamitos faces multiple felony charges including rape of an unconscious person, drug-facilitated rape, and child pornography possession following an August 2025 incident involving a teenage girl.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 hours ago

Police arrested suspect East Bay serial donut robber

A 20-year-old Oakland resident was arrested and charged with four counts of second-degree robbery as part of a two-person crew that targeted donut shops in Oakland and San Leandro between December 2025 and January 2026.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 hours ago

Two-alarm fire breaks out at Campbell apartment complex

A two-alarm fire at a Campbell apartment complex displaced eight residents, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
19 hours ago

Gunfire in North Oakland results in city's 12th homicide of 2026

A 35-year-old man was fatally shot in North Oakland following a confrontation, marking the city's 12th homicide investigation of 2026.
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fromwww.dailybreeze.com
20 hours ago

As oil industry in California wanes, what will become of shuttered refineries?

California's oil refining industry is declining as Phillips 66 closes its major Los Angeles refinery, signaling continued contraction despite the state's third-largest refining capacity.
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fromThe Mercury News
17 hours ago

Sacramento Snapshot: California bill would exclude military retirement pay from taxable income

California proposes eliminating state income tax on military retirement pay and survivor benefits to retain veterans and their federal spending.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
17 hours ago

Sacramento Snapshot: California bill would exclude military retirement pay from taxable income

California proposes eliminating state income tax on military retirement pay and survivor benefits to retain veterans and boost the state economy through their spending and second-career wages.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
12 hours ago
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Newsom praises Alameda County for CARE Court, blasts Santa Clara County

Governor Newsom pressures Santa Clara County to expand its CARE Court mental health program, threatening to withdraw state funding from counties failing to meet implementation requirements.
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15 hours ago
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Newsom Expands Mental Health Court Program - and Calls Out SF for Falling Behind | KQED

California expands CARE Court mental health program funding while threatening to redirect resources from underperforming counties to accelerate implementation statewide.
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12 hours ago

Newsom praises Alameda County for CARE Court, blasts Santa Clara County

Governor Newsom pressures Santa Clara County to expand its CARE Court mental health program, threatening to withdraw state funding from counties failing to meet implementation requirements.
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fromKqed
15 hours ago

Newsom Expands Mental Health Court Program - and Calls Out SF for Falling Behind | KQED

California expands CARE Court mental health program funding while threatening to redirect resources from underperforming counties to accelerate implementation statewide.
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fromThe Mercury News
17 hours ago

As oil industry in California wanes, what will become of shuttered refineries?

California's oil industry is declining significantly, with major refineries closing and the state losing nearly 20% of its refining capacity by 2025.
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fromsfist.com
17 hours ago

Waymo Safety Concerns During Emergencies Being Discussed In SF Hearing

Waymo autonomous taxis malfunctioned during a December blackout, overwhelming intersections by requesting human confirmation for every signal-less intersection simultaneously, causing congestion and blocking emergency vehicles.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
17 hours ago

Two Richmond police officers ruled justified in August 2025 fatal shooting

Contra Costa County District Attorney ruled two Richmond police officers justified in fatally shooting Angel Montano Magallan after he approached them with knives during a domestic disturbance call.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
15 hours ago

Newly released bodycam video shows what led up to police fatally shooting carjacking suspect in SJ

San Jose Police released bodycam footage of a January fatal shooting involving a carjacking suspect who led police on a multi-city chase after committing armed robberies and vehicle thefts across Northern California.
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Lotto player wins $32M after buying ticket at SoCal store

The winning ticket matched all six numbers from Saturday night's SuperLotto Plus drawing and was sold at a Circle K convenience store in Upland, San Bernardino County, according to the California Lottery. It is the first time in 26 drawings that a ticket has matched all six numbers. Saturday's winning numbers were 8, 11, 22, 37 and 46, and the Mega number was 24.
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fromLos Angeles Times
38 years ago

Opponent of Developers' Signs Gets Some Help From Friends

Bob Nortman opposed illegal real estate signs in Olivenhain, leading to a $1.6 million lawsuit from a sign company owner, but he and fellow activist Tom Buckel became local folk heroes in their fight against development.
fromThe Mercury News
16 hours ago

Driver killed in crash on Vasco Road identified

Discovery Bay resident Jason Rodgers, 54, died Wednesday night after losing control on Vasco Road at the Camino Diablo intersection in Brentwood. The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office identified him publicly.
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fromwww.montereyherald.com
19 hours ago

Monterey County man found guilty for carrying a concealed dagger

Juan Amado Delgado was convicted of carrying a concealed 7-inch fixed-blade knife and faces up to three years in prison at sentencing on March 25.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 hours ago

Photos: Oakland celebrates Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu with new mural

Liu, who walked away from the sport four years ago, made an amazing comeback that concluded with a gold medal. In fact, she was the first American woman to win an individual Olympic medal in the sport since Sasha Cohen in 2006.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Who made the call to leave the Lachman fire? In sworn testimony, LAFD officials pass the buck

McIndoe, a captain at Fire Station 69 in Pacific Palisades, didn't think the plan was a good idea, he said in sworn testimony obtained by The Times. He had read the National Weather Service's forecast for the day - temperatures were expected to be warmer - and handling any lingering hot spots would be easier with hoses in place.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Family of Brentwood mom who died in police custody finally see bodycam footage months after request

A 72-year-old woman died following a police arrest during a family dispute, with her family claiming officers violated protocol and used excessive force during the encounter.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Three people shot in East Oakland early Sunday morning

Three people were struck by stray bullets during a dispute in East Oakland early Sunday morning, all sustaining stable condition injuries.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Unveiling of key art project in Redwood City goes forward

A community piano painted by artist Christine Ong-Dijcks debuts March 11 in Redwood City as part of a public art campaign celebrating local culture and nature.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Unveiling of key art project in Redwood City goes forward

A community piano painted by artist Christine Ong-Dijcks debuts March 11 in Redwood City as part of a public art campaign, while Santa Clara County seeks grand jury applicants for 2026-27 to oversee government accountability.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Ebony Alert issued for missing 15-year-old boy in Oakland

A 15-year-old boy named Cameron Parker was reported missing in Oakland and an Ebony Alert was issued for his safe return.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Milpitas community leader honored for Black History Month

Colette Choates, a founding member of Milpitas' Juneteenth celebration and Black History Month flag-raising ceremony, was among community leaders in Santa Clara and Alameda counties honored Feb. 14 at a Black History Month celebration. The event was co-hosted by state Assemblymember Alex Lee, San Jose-Evergreen Community College District Board Trustee Tony Alexander and Fremont City Councilmember Desrie Campbell.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Campbell students part of biggest juried high school art show on record at NUMU

Four Campbell teens are among the 97 artists whose work has been chosen for ArtNow 2026, the annual juried show at New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) for high school students in Santa Clara County. NUMU received more than 600 submissions from 53 high schools on the theme Before/Between/Beyond.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Vallejo man convicted of voluntary manslaughter of East Contra Costa underground rapper

Jesus Soto was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, not murder, for killing Richard Morello Jr. in August 2025, with the jury finding he acted in heat of passion or imperfect self-defense after being beaten.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Surveillance company Flock generates controversy - and a roster of L.A. clients

Dozens of cities have terminated contracts with Flock Safety over concerns that its license plate reader data facilitates Trump's mass deportation efforts, though Los Angeles continues using the surveillance technology.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Fear that herbicides are poisoning Orange County creeks blows up on social media

We want an end to the use of herbicides in our creeks. This idea that we're just going to spray, hose down these creeks and leave them dead is unacceptable. Linas and other residents have filed requests for records detailing the chemicals the county uses to control vegetation in the waterways, such as glyphosate, triclopyr and imazapyr.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

A charismatic educator, a connected consultant and an AI deal that failed L.A. schools

FBI agents searched the homes of Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and Debra Kerr following a failed multimillion-dollar AI chatbot project with AllHere that ended in company bankruptcy and fraud allegations.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: With midterm vote starting, here's where things stand in national redistricting fight

Trump orchestrated partisan gerrymandering in Texas to preserve Republican House control, triggering a nationwide wave of retaliatory redistricting by Democrats across multiple states.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

He saw an abandoned trailer. Then, he uncovered a surveillance network on California's border

California permitted federal agencies to install hidden license plate readers on border roads, creating a surveillance network that tracks all drivers despite privacy concerns and potential conflicts with state law.
fromKqed
3 days ago

State Workers Push for Telework Options | KQED

Almost a quarter of adults in Humboldt County are enrolled in CalFresh. This puts the county at the 9th highest enrollment in California, up from 19th in 2014. About 14% of California residents use CalFresh, the state's version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. But usage in the far northern portion of the state is much higher, according to a report from the University of California, Davis.
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fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

California's Warring GOP Candidates Need Each Other to Win

California's 2026 gubernatorial race features an unusually crowded Democratic field with no clear frontrunner, risking an all-Republican general election due to the state's top-two primary system.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Probe into Gilroy traffic fatality finds driver failed to yield

A teen driver failed to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk, killing a mother and father in Gilroy on January 16, with visual obstructions identified as contributing factors.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Conviction overturned in 2012 kidnapping and killing of Sierra LaMar

An appellate court overturned the murder conviction of Antolin Garcia Torres for the 2012 disappearance of 15-year-old Sierra LaMar, ruling that consolidating prior kidnapping allegations prejudiced the jury's murder verdict.
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fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

This Charming Southern California Town Is Home to the State's Oldest Street-and It's Less Than 2 Hours From L.A.

San Juan Capistrano preserves Orange County's agricultural heritage through thoughtfully curated development that honors its ranching and mission history while embracing modern attractions and dining.
fromKqed
3 days ago

The Connection Between Silicon Valley and Ukraine's 'Geeks of War' | KQED

Silicon Valley is home to a large Ukrainian diaspora - many immigrants from Ukraine have come to work in the tech industry as engineers. Some of them have been using their tech skills to bolster the effort to defend Ukraine, and this army of engineers, coders, hackers, and tinkerers has become a vital part of the country's resistance against Russian aggression.
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fromwww.dailynews.com
3 days ago

In Palisades, a Rick Caruso-led tour with San Jose's Mayor Matt Mahan becomes forum for fire recovery challenges

Nearly 6,000 properties sit in various stages of insurance dispute, debris clearance, redesign or financing limbo. What has stalled progress, residents say, is not a lack of will, but a lack of coordination, capital flow, clear accountability and the critical question around insurance.
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fromTelecompetitor
3 days ago

California greenlights $3.29M in CASF Broadband Adoption Account grants

The California Public Utilities Commission has approved $3.29 million in grants from the California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Broadband Adoption Account that will support 18 digital literacy training projects and three broadband projects across the state. The 21 projects will provide services to about 16,145 Californians.
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fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Notorious pedophile slapped with new charges just hours before he was due to be released from prison

A convicted serial child predator facing early release under California's elder parole law was arrested on new charges hours before his scheduled release, based on a previously unprosecuted 1996 child sexual assault case.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

California's plastic bill faces challenges from federal court and GOP attorneys general

California's single-use plastic law faces legal challenges from federal courts and Republican attorneys general who claim plastic reduction initiatives violate antitrust laws and harm consumers through corporate collusion.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Caltrans: Limited access through Highway 1 in Elk after landslide

A landslide on Highway 1 in Mendocino County blocked traffic Wednesday but reopened Thursday with alternating one-way passage and 10-minute delays.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

New bioresearch hub is sculpted from UC Berkeley's brutalist former art museum

UC Berkeley experiences increased freshman and transfer applications, while Bakar Labs companies reach $1 billion in cumulative funding amid reported hate crimes on campus.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
3 days ago

FBI hazmat team descends on homemade science lab at luxury California house

A juvenile mixed unknown chemicals in a rented luxury home in Irvine, triggering a multiday FBI hazardous materials response with no identified public safety threat.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

Paramount's WBD takeover 'is not a done deal,' says California's attorney general

California's attorney general opened an antitrust investigation into Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, stating the merger has not cleared regulatory scrutiny.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Not a done deal': California vows vigorous' review of Paramount-Warner Bros takeover

California's attorney general is investigating a potential $111 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, citing concerns about job losses and monopolistic risks to the state's economy.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

AI images scandalized a California elementary school. Now the state is pushing new safeguards

A California school's AI tool generated sexualized imagery during a fourth-grade homework assignment, prompting state education officials to release updated AI safety guidelines for schools.
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fromSFGATE
3 days ago

$500K exit approved for Bay Area CEO days before harassment findings surface

Valley Water CEO Rick Callender resigned following an investigation substantiating allegations of workplace policy violations and sexual harassment, though the board characterized his departure as retirement while retaining him as a paid advisor.
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fromsfist.com
4 days ago

In Marin Crash That Killed Four Teens, Parents Point Fingers at CHP, County Road Maintenance

A 16-year-old driver pleaded not guilty in a fatal crash that killed four teens, while parents sue Marin County and prosecutors seek information about investigating CHP officers.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Worker swept away in Sierra foothills pipeline rupture recovering from broken bones, collapsed lung

A security guard survived a 35-foot fall into the Yuba River after a pipeline burst, suffering multiple fractures and nearly drowning before helicopter rescue and resuscitation.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 years ago

Mission Revival as an architectural movement helped sell California

California's 1893 World's Fair mission-inspired building sparked Mission Revival architecture, romanticizing the state's colonial past while obscuring its violent history and inspiring widespread restoration efforts.
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fromwww.pressenterprise.com
3 days ago

At least 11 California wild burros killed in mysterious attacks

At least 11 wild burros have been attacked and killed in Reche Canyon between Colton and Moreno Valley, with the perpetrator unknown and possibly human-directed.
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

I moved from Southern California to Michigan so I could afford to buy a home. Living here changed me in surprising ways.

In Orange County, I was the kind of person who would bury my nose in a magazine to avoid chatting with a hairdresser. I rushed through the checkout line and never said, 'How are you doing?' to someone I didn't know. If small talk was ever forced upon me, I gave away as little about myself as possible.
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fromKqed
5 days ago

CA Lawmaker Aims to Protect Renters Who Rely on Section 8 Vouchers | KQED

The Trump administration plans to restrict Section 8 housing vouchers by banning families with undocumented members and requiring reporting to immigration authorities, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of California renters including children, seniors, and veterans.
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fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Tight California governor's race between five leading candidates

California's gubernatorial race features five frontrunners in a statistical tie, with cost-of-living concerns driving voter preferences as the defining election issue.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

From relief to rebuilding: Rethinking forbearance in an era of climate disruption

California wildfires demonstrate how climate disasters, insurance volatility, and rebuilding delays require lenders and policymakers to develop sustainable forbearance policies with national implications.
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fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

Republican's Demagogue on Suspending Gas Tax and Climate Fuel Rules - Again - Streetsblog California

California State Senator Tony Strickland introduced SB 1035 to suspend the state gas tax and climate fuel programs for one year, claiming it would save drivers $1.08 per gallon, though the bill lacks identified replacement funding sources.
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fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Sierra Nevada snowpack just 68% of normal after whiplash winter, but water supplies are OK, experts say

California's winter weather has been extremely volatile, with alternating dry and snowy periods leaving the Sierra snowpack at 68% of historical average despite previous wet years filling reservoirs above normal levels.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

New California gambling regulations soon taking effect threaten San Jose card rooms: Here's how

California's new gambling regulations effective April 1 will ban traditional blackjack and restrict player-dealer rotation, threatening card rooms with significant revenue loss and impacting city services funded by casino taxes.
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fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Massive mudslide in Mendocino cuts off Highway 1 into Elk

The emergency project has now transitioned to Construction, and the contractor, Granite Construction, mobilized a second shift and worked through the night to accelerate repairs. K-rails are currently being installed, and the construction team anticipates reopening the site to single-lane traffic by noon today.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

An oil refinery defined life in this quaint California city. What happens when it's gone?

Benicia, California faces economic transformation as Valero oil refinery shuts down after nearly 60 years of operations, requiring the city to reinvent itself beyond fossil fuel dependence.
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fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Hundreds of properties to go up for public auction in California

San Diego County is auctioning 667 tax-defaulted properties starting at $100, with bidding from March 13-18 requiring a $1,035 minimum deposit and registration fee.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Walters: California's reading reforms drive push for better math skills in early grades

California passed legislation requiring phonics-based reading instruction and teacher training to address critically low student reading proficiency rates, with proposed similar measures for mathematics achievement.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Monterey County jury awards $18.8 million to Rhode Island councilmember after devastating crash

A jury awarded $18.8 million to a former Rhode Island councilmember struck by a California State Parks volunteer, holding the state liable for negligent training and supervision despite the driver's volunteer status.
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fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Class-action settlement approved against Northern California bail bonds company

Bad Boys Bail Bonds must forfeit $38 million in debt from over 18,000 customers who signed misleading contracts lacking required co-signer notices.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

The surprising element that's boosting California's stubbornly low snowpack

SWE is the most important metric for all of our water resources. It's the metric that we deal with the most and the one that the entirety of the snow research and operations community is working to get right. So, seeing an increase in SWE like that, even if it's from mid-winter rain, is a great thing because that means we have more water stored in the snowpack moving forward.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

3 members of SoCal jewelry heist crew that tunneled through wall are sentenced

Three members of a sophisticated burglary crew received four to four-and-a-half year sentences for a multimillion-dollar jewelry heist in Simi Valley involving rooftop entry, surveillance camera disabling, and safe drilling.
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fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

California winery owner gives hottest take yet on why industry is dying

Wine industry sales decline stems from Baby Boomer population decrease rather than reduced consumption, with Gen X failing to maintain demand levels established by Boomers.
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fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

This Desert Town Has Revamped Motels and Quirky Shops-Right Next to a National Park

Twentynine Palms has transformed into a vibrant desert destination featuring artists, musicians, independent businesses, and proximity to Joshua Tree National Park, attracting visitors seeking authentic high desert experiences.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Alysa Liu inspires mural that's 'a little rough around the edges, but beautiful at the same time'

Alysa Liu won Olympic gold at Milan-Cortina, becoming the first American woman figure skater to claim the medal since 2002, inspiring a commemorative mural in Gardena.
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fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Gavin Newsom criticized again for comments on trans issues

California Governor Gavin Newsom faces LGBTQ+ criticism for calling Democrats to be 'culturally normal' and reduce focus on pronouns and identity politics while defending restrictions on trans athletes in sports.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Walters: Californians finally get a guide to deciphering state's school data dashboard

California's Local Control Funding Formula redirected school funding to prioritize disadvantaged students, but accountability monitoring remained contentious between reformers and state leadership.
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