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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

$5 to sign a ballot petition with someone else's name? Video spurs California investigation

California's secretary of state launched an investigation after video evidence showed signature collectors paying people $5 to fraudulently sign initiative petitions under other people's names.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 hours ago

Santa Clara adopts safety plan to reduce traffic fatalities - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara adopted a Vision Zero plan to eliminate traffic deaths through roadway design improvements, education, and enforcement after 51 traffic fatalities occurred between 2019 and 2023.
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fromsfist.com
5 hours ago

Cal/OSHA May Fine BART $200K Over 2024 Incident With Staff on Live Track

BART faces over $200,000 in Cal/OSHA fines for allowing employees to work on a live track without proper clearance in November 2024, while the agency blames workers rather than management responsibility.
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fromCalifornia Post
22 hours ago

Cops storm SoCal mall after hoax call targets streamers filming with child

A false 911 call claiming armed individuals with bombs at a Southern California mall triggered a massive police response, detaining livestreamers and a child during a shopping outing.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
5 hours ago

Bay Area to get hit with unprecedented heat that's sure to break numerous records for March

The Bay Area will experience unprecedented March heat next week, with San Jose potentially reaching 90-degree temperatures for the first time in recorded history dating back to the 1890s.
#criminal-justice
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fromCalifornia Post
8 hours ago

Gavin Newsom's law grants parole to pedo with 300-year sentence

A California sex offender convicted of molesting multiple children faces early release under a 2020 law allowing parole for inmates 50+ who served 20+ years, sparking criticism of the elderly parole system.
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fromCalifornia Post
8 hours ago

Gavin Newsom's law grants parole to pedo with 300-year sentence

A California sex offender convicted of molesting multiple children faces early release under a 2020 law allowing parole for inmates 50+ who served 20+ years, sparking criticism of the elderly parole system.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
8 hours ago

Newsom says no imminent threat to CA of possible Iran drone attack; White House rejects reports

Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United States homeland, specifically against unspecified targets in California, in the event the U.S. conducted strikes against Iran. We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack.
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fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

San Jose Driver Killed When Car Hits Median On Highway 17 Near Scotts Valley

A 44-year-old San Jose driver died after losing control of his vehicle on Highway 17, crashing into a median and embankment on March 8.
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 hours ago

Suspect shot, critically injured by Santa Rosa police near downtown, authorities say

Santa Rosa police confirm with ABC7 Eyewitness News that officers shot and critically injured a suspect Thursday morning. Police say the shooting occurred just before 11:30 a.m. near 10th and Washington near downtown Santa Rosa.
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#sexual-assault
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fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago

Man posing as rideshare driver sexually assaults intoxicated passenger in Orange County, police say

A rideshare driver sexually assaulted an intoxicated woman in Newport Beach by posing as a legitimate driver, then abandoned her at a separate location.
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fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago

Man posing as rideshare driver sexually assaults intoxicated passenger in Orange County, police say

A rideshare driver sexually assaulted an intoxicated woman in Newport Beach by posing as a legitimate driver, then abandoned her at a separate location.
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fromThe Atlantic
16 hours ago

The California Housing Revolution That Wasn't

California's zoning reforms failed to increase housing supply because laws simultaneously removed regulatory barriers while creating new ones through wage requirements, affordability mandates, and local autonomy protections.
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fromTravel + Leisure
14 hours ago

This Suburb Was Just Named the Best Place to Live in California for Its Parks, Schools, and Quality of Life

Elk Grove, a suburban city south of Sacramento, ranks as California's best place to live based on economy, housing, amenities, safety, education, and health metrics.
fromTasting Table
17 hours ago

9 Best Things To Eat And Drink At Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2026 - Tasting Table

The pass gives you four or eight digital coupons, priced at $34 and $64, respectively, to redeem at specific festival marketplaces. It is ideal if you want to try a few items, and it can be a smart Disney food deal if you're strategic about what you get. For example, if you get the eight-coupon pass and select most items over $8 a piece, that means you're saving a few bucks in the long run.
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fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Humpday Headlines: San Mateo Safeway Gets Redevelopment Plan

Bay Area faces pre-spring heatwave with temperatures reaching 90s by Monday, while housing development, infrastructure issues, and regional policy debates continue across Northern California.
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fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

13K immigrant truck drivers lose California licenses

California canceled 13,000 immigrant truck drivers' licenses due to a new federal rule restricting license eligibility to narrower legal statuses, leaving drivers unable to work and facing severe financial hardship.
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fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Homeowners push back on idea of closing Churchill Ave. crossing

Homeowners oppose closing a railroad crossing near Palo Alto High School intended to prevent student suicides, citing traffic congestion and emergency response delays, while grieving parents argue the closure could save lives.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Proposed California billionaire tax shows early support in new poll

A proposed California wealth tax on billionaires' assets shows early support from about half of likely voters, though 23% remain unsure and the measure needs signature gathering to reach the November ballot.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Large tree down knocks power to hundreds out in San Rafael neighborhood

A fallen tree knocked out power to nearly 700 customers in San Rafael's Gerstle Park neighborhood, with significant power line damage delaying repairs.
#human-trafficking
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Dozens of missing, abused and trafficked minors rescued in and around Southern California

Operation Safe Return rescued 37 missing minors aged 14-17 across Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada, with seven arrests made during the four-day law enforcement operation.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Oakland man gets probation for pimping woman struggling to find housing

A 33-year-old Oakland man received two years probation for pimping a woman he recruited through TikTok after offering her housing while she was homeless.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Dozens of missing, abused and trafficked minors rescued in and around Southern California

Operation Safe Return rescued 37 missing minors aged 14-17 across Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada, with seven arrests made during the four-day law enforcement operation.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Oakland man gets probation for pimping woman struggling to find housing

A 33-year-old Oakland man received two years probation for pimping a woman he recruited through TikTok after offering her housing while she was homeless.
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fromPadailypost
2 days ago

City talking about an 8% water rate increase

Palo Alto's water bills will increase 8% starting July due to rising Hetch Hetchy water costs from San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
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fromReadWrite
1 day ago

California cardrooms lawsuits challenges AG Bonta regulations

California's cardroom industry sued the state over new gambling regulations, claiming the rules would eliminate blackjack games, restrict player-dealer games, and cost thousands of jobs and city tax revenue.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Minimum home lot sizes eyed in Colorado push to break barriers

Colorado House Bill 26-1114 would bar most cities from setting minimums of 2,000 square feet for a single-family lot. The cap would apply in areas served by municipal water and sewer. The bill also would block local governments from using frontage, setbacks, open space rules or lot coverage caps to make a 2,000-square-foot lot effectively unusable for housing.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Poison-pill effort to cancel proposed billionaire tax hits voters' mailboxes

California voters face competing ballot initiatives: one proposing a 5% tax on billionaire assets for healthcare, and another poison-pill measure designed to nullify it by redirecting new taxes to the general fund.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Palo Alto approves 'mission critical' objectives for coming year - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto City Council approved 42 measurable goals for 2026, including neighborhood planning, consultant policies, bike infrastructure, and railroad safety measures.
#homicide-investigation
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fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

2 men arrested in Jan. murder of South Bay mother found shot to death in car: police

Police arrested two men in connection with the January murder of 24-year-old Kembery Chirinos-Flores, who was shot multiple times in her car in Sunnyvale.
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fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Two Men Arrested, Including Ex-Boyfriend, In Sunnyvale Killing of Young Mother

Two men were arrested for the January 7 killing of 24-year-old Kembery Chirinos-Flores in Sunnyvale, including the father of her five-year-old son who had prior domestic violence charges.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

2 men arrested in Jan. murder of South Bay mother found shot to death in car: police

Police arrested two men in connection with the January murder of 24-year-old Kembery Chirinos-Flores, who was shot multiple times in her car in Sunnyvale.
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fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Two Men Arrested, Including Ex-Boyfriend, In Sunnyvale Killing of Young Mother

Two men were arrested for the January 7 killing of 24-year-old Kembery Chirinos-Flores in Sunnyvale, including the father of her five-year-old son who had prior domestic violence charges.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Orange County sheriff's deputy shot fiancee 9 times, prosecutors say

An Orange County Sheriff's deputy turned herself in and was charged with voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting her fiancée in their apartment six months after the incident.
fromwww.latimes.com
2 days ago

Murrieta Mesa is new No. 1 team in Southland softball rankings

Murrieta Mesa, 11-0; JSerra, 10-1; Norco, 7-2; Fullerton, 9-1; Oaks Christian, 8-0; La Mirada, 10-2; Orange Lutheran, 5-3; Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, 8-1; Garden Grove Pacifica, 7-4; Anaheim Canyon, 6-2; Etiwanda, 8-1; Temescal Canyon, 6-2; Valley View, 10-0; Ganesha, 3-0; Santa Margarita, 7-1; Long Beach Poly, 3-0; California, 5-1; La Habra, 8-2; El Modena, 4-4; King, 4-2.
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fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

CA Is Ready to Build 40,000 Affordable Housing Units, But Money Has Run Out

California has 39,880 affordable housing units stuck in financial limbo despite being fully designed and approved, creating a critical funding bottleneck that prevents construction.
#california-gubernatorial-race
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Survey reveals almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soon

There's a lot of evidence that indicates that teacher morale has been declining nationwide and is at, by some measures, the lowest point in recent memory. California teachers scored 16 on the Teacher Morale Index, which is based on three questions from the Education Week survey. The morale score for U.S. teachers overall was 13.
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fromKqed
2 days ago

How Jimmy Smits and Wanda De Jesus Help Reimagine 'All My Sons' at Berkeley Rep | KQED

It was like watching a play, like an actor telling people's stories. It showed me the power of performance and how the power of someone's story could change lives.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Man who was viciously stabbed bled to death after someone stole his ambulance, family says

A recent retiree was fatally stabbed in a library parking lot, and the responding ambulance was stolen during his emergency, leading his family to seek $40 million from the city for failures in public safety and emergency response.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Illegal Dumping Activity In NorCal Leads to One of the Largest Meth Busts In US History

The seizure of 2,700 pounds of meth represents a substantial disruption to the supply chain operating within mountain and valley communities across the region. Eight people were arrested in conjunction with the bust, including one individual who was reportedly on the National Terrorist Watch List.
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fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Calif. man allegedly threw napalm-like explosive during gold show

A 21-year-old California man was arrested after allegedly throwing a backpack explosive device at another vendor during a gold prospecting event in Idaho, causing a fire but no injuries.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Former Whittier officer pleads guilty in shooting that left unarmed man paralyzed

Former Whittier police officer Salvador Murillo pleaded guilty to assault charges for shooting an unarmed man in 2020, resulting in paralysis, and lost his police certification.
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fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Officials still searching for missing Bay Area man after his fishing trip

A 46-year-old man missing since March 7 near Mountain House, California; last seen fishing along West Grant Line Road; authorities seek public assistance locating him.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Doorbell camera captures violent rollover crash that trapped 2 people on residential O.C. street

A sedan collided with a pickup truck in Fullerton, flipping it on its side and trapping two passengers who were rescued by firefighters and transported with minor injuries.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Unbeaten Cal State East Bay men's basketball team makes history while winning CCAA tournament

Cal State East Bay's undefeated men's basketball team won the CCAA Tournament championship and earned their first NCAA Division II Tournament berth.
#housing-affordability-crisis
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fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

I Believe California Has a Right to Exist

A satirical critique of selective application of sovereignty and indigeneity arguments in political discourse, particularly regarding Israel and California.
#municipal-budget-crisis
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago
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New budget documents place San Jose's estimated shortfall around $56 million

San Jose faces a $56 million budget shortfall for the coming year, requiring difficult decisions on service reductions and workforce management amid already severe staffing constraints.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
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New budget documents place San Jose's estimated shortfall around $56 million

San Jose faces a $56 million budget shortfall for the coming year, requiring difficult decisions on service reductions and workforce management amid a history of severe fiscal challenges.
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fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

New budget documents place San Jose's estimated shortfall around $56 million

San Jose faces a $56 million budget shortfall for the coming year, requiring difficult decisions on service reductions and workforce management amid already severe staffing constraints.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

New budget documents place San Jose's estimated shortfall around $56 million

San Jose faces a $56 million budget shortfall for the coming year, requiring difficult decisions on service reductions and workforce management amid a history of severe fiscal challenges.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Newsom changed California prisons. What will the justice system look like after he leaves?

California's criminal justice system has shifted toward rehabilitation under Governor Newsom, with fewer incarcerated people and expanded rehabilitation programs, raising questions about the next governor's direction.
#california-gas-prices
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fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

I paid $107 fill up - and other horror stories from LA's out-of-control gas crisis

California gas prices surge to extreme levels, with some stations charging over $8 per gallon, driven by state taxes, environmental regulations, and geopolitical factors.
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from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

California Gas Prices Could Soon Soar Past $7 Per Gallon

California gas prices could exceed $7 per gallon amid Middle East tensions, far surpassing the national average of $3.45 due to state-specific fuel regulations and market isolation.
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fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

California gas prices soar above $5 a gallon - as drivers at one LA pump face frightening new reality

California gas prices exceeded $5 per gallon statewide, significantly higher than the national average of $3.41, driven by state taxes, special fuel requirements, and global oil market instability.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Opinion: How to bring down gas prices in California (Hint: Pumping oil won't help)

California's high gas prices stem from uncompetitive refining markets dominated by four companies controlling 90% of capacity, requiring supply-side reforms alongside demand reduction strategies.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

They said it: District's deal for CEO after harassment finding draws fire

Santa Clara Valley Water District paid CEO Rick Callender $520,000 to resign following sexual harassment findings, while he continues as a special advisor, raising concerns about organizational tolerance for misconduct.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

San Leandro: Ebony Alert issued for three missing teens

Kaliyah Jones, 17, London Scott, 15, and Xyer Thomas, 16, were last seen in the area of 163rd Ave and E. 14th Street around 6:20 p.m., according to an Ebony Alert issued by the California Highway Patrol on behalf of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. The three teens are believed to be traveling on foot, authorities said.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Photos: Olympic champion Eileen Gu leads San Francisco's Chinese New Year parade

San Francisco celebrated the Year of the Fire Horse with its annual Chinese New Year parade, featuring Olympic champion Eileen Gu as grand marshal and thousands of revelers.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

March events springing up in downtown Campbell

The eighth annual Taste of Campbell, a fundraiser for the Campbell Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), is set for Sunday, March 28, 3-6 p.m., at the Campbell Community Center. The event features bites from a variety of Campbell food establishments and pours from local wineries and breweries, as well as a silent auction and live music by the Cocktail Monkeys. Money raised goes toward Campbell CERT's training programs, designed to equip a network of citizen first-responders in the event of a large-scale emergency.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

New Campbell Library set to open on May 9 after construction delays

The Santa Clara County Library District will open the new Campbell Library on May 9, featuring a 24,000-square-foot all-electric facility with community spaces and natural lighting.
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fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Library of Congress buys sketch that launched Yosemite to stardom

Thomas Ayres' 1849 sketch of Yosemite Valley, acquired by the Library of Congress, introduced millions of Americans to the iconic landscape and helped establish early California tourism.
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

The 14 Best Old-School Bakeries Across California - Tasting Table

If freshly baked focaccia is one of your vices, you'll want to check out Liguria Bakery in San Francisco. This Italian-owned bakery has been open since 1911, and not much has changed about the location since. It's placed on a modest street corner, has large vintage windows, and the interior is small with just enough room for customers to line up and place their orders.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Walters: Los Angeles and Bay Area voters to decide whether to hike already high sales taxes

California voters face unprecedented sales tax increases in 2024, with Los Angeles and Bay Area counties seeking to raise rates to historic levels to fund healthcare and transit services.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Santa Clara County miffed at Newsom's CARE Court criticism - San Jose Spotlight

Governor Newsom criticized Santa Clara County for insufficient CARE Court petitions and placed it on a 'CARE ICU' list, while county leaders and advocates argue their holistic mental health approach extends beyond this single program.
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fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Intense Santa Ana winds pound Southern California

Intense Santa Ana winds with gusts of 60-70 mph are buffeting Southern California through Sunday, creating fire risks and potential power outages.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Three people killed and three hospitalized as Michigan town hit by tornado

A tornado struck Union City in southern Michigan on Friday, killing three people, injuring twelve others, and causing widespread damage across multiple counties.
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fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Nearly 100 Marin County car sales linked to 'Montana Loophole' scheme

California regulators are cracking down on the 'Montana Loophole,' a tax-evasion scheme where buyers purchase vehicles in Montana to avoid California sales taxes, resulting in over $10 million in lost state revenue from more than 2,500 suspicious sales.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Stockton: Machete-wielding suspect robs man near rail tracks, police say

A machete-armed suspect robbed a man on railroad tracks in Stockton after a confrontation, fleeing with the victim's belongings.
fromSan Luis Obispo Tribune
5 days ago

Work from home in California? These 10 state jobs offer remote, hybrid schedules

Even though Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered most state employees back to in-person work in 2025, some union agreements allow certain workers to keep teleworking through June. That means several California state departments - from insurance funds to health care - are still hiring for jobs with remote or hybrid options, according to listings on CalCareers as of Friday, March 6.
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fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Daylight saving time returns, despite perennial politicking to stop the switch

Most Americans oppose daylight saving time but remain divided on whether to adopt permanent standard time or permanent daylight saving time year-round.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Cal State Bakersfield basketball coach faces charges of pimping and possession of drugs and firearms

Cal State Bakersfield assistant basketball coach Kevin Mays faces 11 criminal charges including pimping, drug trafficking, firearms possession, and child sexual abuse material possession, triggering leadership changes in the athletic department.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Driver arrested after allegedly pointing gun at vehicle containing man, his 8- and 10-year-old daughters in Oakland road rage incident

An Oakland driver was arrested after pointing a gun at a vehicle containing a man and two children during a road rage incident; multiple firearms were recovered from his home.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Vigilante 'Squatter Removal' Guy Faces Assault and False Imprisonment Charges In San Mateo County

The company's website, claims that they can "quickly and legally" get squatters out of a home "while ensuring you are never liable for our actions." And, it says, "Don't ask about our methods - The less you know, the safer you are." Those methods, as Jacobs has boasted on YouTube and on at least one radio show, include using a katana or Japanese sword.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Multiple residential burglaries reported in Saratoga

Multiple property crimes including petty theft, vandalism, burglary, and reckless evading occurred across residential and vehicle locations within a three-day period.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

San Jose: Pedestrian killed in suspected hit and run on I-680 ramp

A 63-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver on an Interstate 680 offramp in East San Jose early Friday morning.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Tree falls and hits two Teslas on Highway 101 in South Bay

A 40-foot tree fell onto Highway 101 in Sunnyvale, striking two Teslas and injuring one driver before the highway reopened after two hours.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Reopening date for Highway 89 in Sierra earliest in a decade

Caltrans District 9 & 10 maintenance crews made great progress this year with our snow removal operations and road repairs to safely re-open the highway to the traveling public, earlier than normal. The highway over Monitor Pass spans roughly 17 miles, connecting Highway 395 in the east over the pass toward Markleeville.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

San Mateo man convicted of two counts of second-degree murder

We are very happy with the verdicts. We have to hold offenders accountable, and in this case, we got justice for two specific victims, but I'm hoping with this jury verdict people will see that these kinds of crimes are not going to be tolerated. We're going to hold these people to account.
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fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
6 days ago

Casini Ranch named among most unique campgrounds in the US

Casini Ranch Family Campground in Duncans Mills won a 2026 Campspot Award as a top unique campground, offering riverfront camping on 110 acres with diverse recreational activities near the Sonoma Coast.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

2 hikers and a nearby resident killed in Utah; man arrested 400 miles away

A 22-year-old Iowa man was arrested and charged with aggravated murder after killing three women in Utah to steal their vehicles and credit cards for money to return home.
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fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Half of Caltrain deaths were in Palo Alto

Half of the 10 Caltrain deaths in 2024 occurred in Palo Alto, with victims ranging from age 15 to 67, and all cases closed as suicides except one homeless man struck in San Jose.
#dui-crash-fatality
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fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
6 days ago

Second murder charge filed against woman in crash that killed her mother, aunt near Petaluma

A Novato woman faces a second murder charge after a February crash on Highway 101 killed her mother and aunt, with prosecutors citing her blood-alcohol content of 0.20 and prior DUI conviction.
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fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

Second murder charge filed against woman in crash that killed her mother, aunt near Petaluma

A Novato woman faces a second murder charge after a February crash on Highway 101 killed her mother and aunt, with prosecutors citing her prior DUI conviction and blood-alcohol content of 0.20.
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fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
6 days ago

Second murder charge filed against woman in crash that killed her mother, aunt near Petaluma

A Novato woman faces a second murder charge after a February crash on Highway 101 killed her mother and aunt, with prosecutors citing her blood-alcohol content of 0.20 and prior DUI conviction.
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fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

Second murder charge filed against woman in crash that killed her mother, aunt near Petaluma

A Novato woman faces a second murder charge after a February crash on Highway 101 killed her mother and aunt, with prosecutors citing her prior DUI conviction and blood-alcohol content of 0.20.
fromTelecompetitor
6 days ago

Update: New Mexico affordable broadband bill signed into law

This law sends a clear message that all New Mexicans deserve access to broadband despite their income. The governor's signature ensures that tens of thousands of New Mexicans will now be able to afford high-speed internet. I am grateful the governor and the Legislature took action on this important bipartisan issue to help low-income families pay for this vital infrastructure.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Santa Cruz County man arrested on suspicion of raping Morgan Hill girl

The victim initially spoke with the suspect through Snapchat, police said, adding that the suspect then arranged to meet the victim and picked her up from her home. Investigators identified the suspect as a resident of Freedom, a small community next to Watsonville.
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fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

Daytime lane closure of Highway 17 in Scotts Valley slated for next week

From 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9 through March 13, the right lane of northbound Highway 17 from Granite Creek Road in Scotts Valley to upper Glenwood Drive will be closed so Caltrans crews can perform vegetation control work.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Newsom planning $19-million push to polish California's national image

Governor Newsom is launching a $19 million marketing campaign to counter misinformation about California while considering a 2028 presidential run.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Satellite photos show California's sudden snowpack meltdown: Now you see it, now you don't

A winter heat wave rapidly melted California's Sierra Nevada snowpack gains within days, threatening the state's water supply and increasing summer wildfire risk.
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fromSFGATE
6 days ago

California city approved housing near the airport. Then it got noisy.

A 21-unit housing development near Watsonville Municipal Airport was defeated in court due to inadequate noise impact analysis and the city's failure to follow state aviation safety requirements for land use planning.
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fromSFGATE
1 week ago

French Laundry chef again scolds Bay Area town over affordable housing project

Chef Thomas Keller criticized Yountville Town Council for inadequate communication and excessive spending on a proposed 150-unit affordable housing project near his restaurant.
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fromEater
8 years ago

Where to Eat Between San Francisco and Los Angeles

California's central routes offer diverse dining destinations, from Highway 1's coastal stops to Interstate 5's agricultural heartland establishments, enabling travelers to eat well regardless of their chosen path.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Honey is wrapping up her first course at San Bernardino Valley College. She's only 10 years old

A 10-year-old fourth-grader from San Bernardino is enrolled in a college art course at San Bernardino Valley College, demonstrating rare special admit enrollment for advanced elementary students.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Legislators eye new prevention efforts in fire-scarred California: 'A tipping point'

California legislators introduced a dozen bills to prevent wildfires and reduce damage following devastating January fires that killed 31 people and caused $250 billion in losses.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Palo Alto police arrest San Jose man accused of kicking, trying to rob woman

A 26-year-old San Jose man was arrested for an attempted robbery in Palo Alto where he knocked down and kicked a woman who refused to give him money.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

46 people so far detained by ICE outside Santa Clara County jail, sparking protests

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have detained at least 46 people outside Santa Clara County's main jail since June 2025, exploiting publicly posted release lists to make arrests in a county that otherwise bars cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, officials say.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Suspect apprehended after three women found dead in rural Utah

The suspect whom authorities have not officially identified was taken into custody early on Thursday morning after law enforcement tracked him in one of the victims' vehicles, the Utah public safety department said in a statement. The vehicle was tracked through southern Utah into northern Arizona and eventually into Colorado, authorities said, noting that Colorado law enforcement located the vehicle abandoned in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
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