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Woodshop Business Provides Sense Of Community For Both Novices And Experienced Woodworkers | KQED

Governor Newsom announces plans to hold cities accountable for reducing homelessness by overseeing funds usage. [ more ]

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Not interested in funding failure': Newsom pushes homelessness spending accountability plan

California Gov. Newsom announces plan for more accountability in homelessness spending. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Newsom calls for increased oversight of local homelessness efforts

Newsom is pushing for increased oversight of cities and counties to address homelessness effectively in California. [ more ]

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Sacramento Bee

The CSU mishandled sexual harassment complaints. Two bills are aimed at protecting students

The California State University system is addressing sexual misconduct allegations by introducing assembly bills to hold itself accountable and implementing changes to handle complaints better. [ more ]

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Coalition to submit 900K signatures to put tough-on-crime initiative on California ballot

The coalition, including major retailers, aims to enhance criminal penalties for shoplifting and drug dealing in California through a ballot measure this November. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Gavin Newsom pushes homeless funding accountability, wants more low income housing in cities

Newsom emphasizes accountability in homelessness funding, plans to ensure effectiveness through oversight and potential legal actions. [ more ]

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Prison Workers Excluded From Indoor Heat Protections by California Regulators | KQED

Inmates at California's correctional facilities do not benefit from the same proposed employer requirements to protect workers from excessive indoor heat. [ more ]

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Sacramento Bee

Deputy steals money from driver she pulled over, throws away evidence, CA officials say

An LA Sheriff's deputy faces multiple charges, including theft during a traffic stop and filing a false police report. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Fifth person arrested in killing of 51-year-old Long Beach veteran

Authorities arrested a fifth person in connection with the murder of a Long Beach veteran, indicating ongoing gang-related violence investigations. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Body found in ravine identified 35 years later, CA officials say. Family now sought

Investigators identified man found dead after 35 years, seek family. [ more ]

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News publishers group urges government to investigate Google for blocking some California news outlets

News/Media Alliance urges investigation into Google for removing links to California-based news sites over proposed law. [ more ]

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Sacramento Bee

Flights delayed up to 2 hours at Sacramento airport after Internet wires 'intentionally' cut

Airport delays due to deliberate cutting of internet cables outside airport property led to flight disruptions. [ more ]

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Fireball hurtles across night sky over Arizona, videos show. It caught NASA's attention

NASA confirms fireball in Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico was a meteor entering the atmosphere. [ more ]

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'I live in constant fear': Fraternity suspended after UC Davis student alleges hazing

A UC Davis fraternity was suspended for hazing a student causing severe anxiety and emotional distress. [ more ]

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Parents' housemates charged in fentanyl overdose death of 1-year-old, CA officials say

Two additional individuals charged in connection to an 18-month-old's fentanyl overdose, accused of providing drugs and being irresponsible. [ more ]

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See what this Nevada City homeowner is doing to get a wildfire insurance discount

Nevada City homeowner Hans Shillinger clears dead trees from his property in March 2024.

Sacramento Bee

California group pushing Prop. 47 changes says it has 900,000 signatures to qualify for ballot

A California group collected enough signatures to put forward a ballot initiative aiming to increase penalties for drug and theft crimes in response to perceived unintended consequences of Proposition 47. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California insurers must give discounts for wildfire mitigation. Have homeowners benefited?

Insurance Commissioner Lara mandated wildfire protection discounts, but many Californians are not seeing significant savings as high costs offset benefits. [ more ]

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How Much California Students Pay For Abortion Pills Vary By Campus | KQED

California student health centers offer abortion pill at varying costs. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California lawmaker wants state to consider additional home insurance discounts for wildfire work

California lawmaker aims to expand insurance discounts for wildfire mitigation efforts. [ more ]

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California spent $3.7 billion reducing wildfire fuel. Bill would make insurers factor that into coverage

Insurers in California are facing increased wildfire risks and costs, leading to restrictions in coverage. Senator Becker's bill aims to credit state and homeowner efforts in reducing wildfire vulnerability. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California lawmakers condemn racist letter opposing maternal mortality bill

California lawmakers condemn racist letter opposing Black maternal health bill. [ more ]

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Google Shutting Down Some California Access To News Sites As A Test Of Proposed Legislation's Effects

Google is testing removing California news websites due to a potential law requiring payment for content linking. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

Public defenders, foster kids, climate: Programs created during California's boom may stall amid deficit

California faces budget deficit leading to potential program cuts despite previous surplus. [ more ]

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Jail Deaths Prompt Calls To Separate Coroner And Sheriff's Departments In Riverside County | KQED

In Riverside County, families challenge the sheriff's oversight of the coroner's office, advocating for a change in the system. [ more ]

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California Preschools Wrestle to Comply With State's Tightened Suspension Rules | KQED

Screen time and social isolation affected a child's development, leading to challenges in preschool settings. [ more ]

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Media groups urge feds to investigate after Google limits California news in search results

The Mountain View, California digital-advertising and internet-search giant said in a recent blog post that it has broadened the scope of data people can ask to have taken down, because â€œwith information popping up in unexpected places and being used in new ways â€¦ our policies and protections need to evolve.â€ (Piotr Adamowicz/Dreamstime/TNS) Dreamstime/TNS

Sacramento Bee

$247K for a house in California? $2.1M? See latest list of cheapest and priciest counties

Home prices in California are on the rise with the median sold price of existing single-family homes increasing by 6% from February. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Unconscious man rescued from California beach as tide rolls in, dramatic video shows

Time was quickly running out for a man who became sick and passed out on a California beach as the evening tide rolled in, rescuers said.

Sacramento Bee

Pregnant goats and newborns stolen from California dairy farm. 'I want to give up'

Despite having guardian dogs, thieves managed to steal valuable goats, including pregnant ones, causing devastating losses for Drake Family Farms. [ more ]

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Legendary estate - with 60 rooms - heads to auction in California. Oh boy, is it cool

The Azria Estate in Holmby Hills, LA, originally listed at $87 million, is set for auction starting at $38 million in May. [ more ]

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The Oakland Library's Main Branch to Close for Six Months for Repairs | KQED

The main branch of the Oakland Public Library will close for six months for critical repairs funded by grants and matched by city funds. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Body found in estuary identified as woman killed by son-in-law, California cops say

Identification of body in estuary confirmed as missing person [ more ]

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Fundraising will be key to tossup Central Valley congressional races. Who has the edge so far?

Democrat Rudy Salas, right, with supporters at Nov. 8, 2022, Election Night watch party.He is challenging Republican incumbent David Valadao again in November 2024 in the 22nd Congressional District.

Los Angeles Times

Senate impeachment trial begins for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

The Senate held an impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, a rare event for a U.S. Cabinet official in almost 150 years. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California's proposed budget cuts would leave many autistic young adults without a safety net

Families struggle to find appropriate adult programs for developmentally disabled children after aging out of school services, leading some to create their own solutions. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Jawbone of US Marine killed in 1951 found in child's rock collection, experts say

A jawbone of a U.S. Marine killed in a 1951 training accident was found in a child's rock collection and identified through DNA analysis. [ more ]

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Here's what to do (and not do) if a rattlesnake bites you on a California hike

Understanding rattlesnake bites - what to do and what not to do. [ more ]

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California Republican wants more penalties for buying child sex. She claims bill got 'hijacked'

California Sen. Shannon Grove wants to increase penalties for buying sex with children, while opponents argue the bill could penalize teenagers having consensual sex. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

News publishers' alliance calls on feds to investigate Google for limiting California links

The News/Media Alliance urges the federal government to investigate Google limiting links to California news outlets in search results. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Gov. Gavin Newsom, Norway's Jan Christian Vestre sign new deal in Bay Area to fight climate change

California and Norway signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combat climate change and collaborate on green transportation. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California Senate committee voting down bill that criminalizes homeless encampments

The bipartisan California bill to criminalize sitting, lying, and camping near certain locations faces resistance and potential failure. [ more ]

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Loyal dog alerts rescuers to friend trapped in cold, muddy well, CA officials say

Rescue story of two dogs in California, where one alerted rescuers to another trapped in a well. [ more ]

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Fake priest preyed on churches across US in string of robberies, California cops say

Posing as a priest, Malin Rostas was arrested in California for robberies nationwide, using elaborate schemes to gain access to churches. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

The EV market is in trouble: The latest sign is Tesla's layoffs

Tesla facing challenges with aging product line, sales decline, quality issues, and leadership turnover. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Tiny 384-square-foot home lists in California - for $1.7 million. What's the deal?

A home that is roughly the same size as a small Beverly Hills closet has landed on the market in Cupertino, California, and has some people seeing red.

Sacramento Bee

See Paris Hilton in Sacramento to advocate for youths placed in state treatment facilities

Senate Bill 1043 aims to protect youth in residential treatment facilities, supported by Paris Hilton. [ more ]

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Dad moving car to avoid parking ticket was killed, CA officials say. Man sentenced

Justice served: A man sentenced to life without parole for a 2012 fatal shooting in California. [ more ]

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These 7 California state jobs are open - with some remote work. Here's what they pay

California state government hiring for remote work roles with specific requirements and hybrid options. [ more ]

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Man brings teen relative to US, then rapes and assaults her for years, CA cops say

The man from Monterey, CA, who brought his relative from El Salvador, was convicted of raping her, resulting in 40 years in prison. [ more ]

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California Legislators Take Aim at Construction Fees to Boost Housing | KQED

Legislation aims to streamline housing development fees in California. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Highway 1 collapse in Big Sur was caused by weather, waves, gravity. That's the good news

(California Department of Transportation)

Sacramento Bee

22-year-old firefighter recruit dies in hit-and-run on way to training, CA rescuers say

A firefighter recruit tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident on the freeway in California. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California offers free mental health services for kids and families with new apps. Here's how

California launched free mental health apps for teens and young adults under 25 as part of the CalHOPE program. [ more ]

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Mansion for sale in California was once enchanted by Glinda the Good Witch. See it

Billie Burke portrayed Glinda the Good Witch in 'The Wizard of Oz' with elegance and princess-like charm. [ more ]

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How Much California Students Pay For Abortion Pills Vary By Campus | KQED

Student health centers at public universities in California offer the abortion pill at varying costs. [ more ]

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Why Is California Called California?

The name California may have originated from a 16th-century Spanish novel describing an island utopia ruled by strong Black women filled with riches. [ more ]

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Walters: While California politicians skirmish over housing, shortage keeps growing

The California Legislature grapples with a housing shortage; conflicts persist between state and local officials over housing development and zoning policies. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California sues Huntington Beach over 'blatantly and flatly illegal' voter ID law

California sues Huntington Beach for requiring photo ID from voters, citing violation of state law. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California bond could raise $10 billion for housing. Can it survive a state borrowing grab?

Voters may face more bond funding measures despite past reluctance. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Biden administration gives California $45 million to help recently arrived migrants

Biden administration allocates $45 million to California programs aiding migrants, part of national $300 million effort by FEMA, including increased funding for San Diego County and Catholic Charities. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

This California city passed a voter ID law. Now the attorney general is suing to block it.

California AG is suing Huntington Beach over voter ID law violation. [ more ]

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Speeding car flies over trucks and into garage in California neighborhood, video shows

A reckless driver launched a car over trucks and crashed into a California home, causing major damage but fortunately no injuries were reported. [ more ]

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Seven found clinging to capsized boat in chilly California bay, rescuers say

Seven people rescued after boat capsizes in Tomales Bay, Northern California. [ more ]

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Bojangles, known for its chicken and biscuits, is coming to California. Here's where

Bojangles is bringing its famous chicken and biscuits to the West Coast.

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Despite Law In Place, Suspensions Still Common At State-Funded Early Education Programs | KQED

Suspending or expelling children from preschool is common, with disproportionate impact on Black children, boys, and kids with learning differences. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Body found in swift-moving river after two teens swept away, California sheriff says

A search team found a teen's body in the Russian River after two teens were washed away a day earlier, California cops say.Photo by Sonoma County Sheriff's Office

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Half Moon Bay Prepares to Break Ground on Farmworker Housing | KQED

The acute shortage of affordable housing in coastal San Mateo County is affecting farmworkers living in Half Moon Bay, leading to concerns of potential displacement. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Ag groups spend millions on ads to discourage California farmworker unionizing. What to know

Major agriculture organizations spending millions on Spanish-language radio ads discouraging farmworkers from voting in union elections. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Californians were hoping for two big tax breaks. Why aren't they getting them?

Expanded child tax credit and SALT deduction have faced delays in Congress, impacting potential savings for Californian residents. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

'Prayers have been answered': Missing Sacramento State student, 23, contacts her parents

Noelle Lynch, a missing Granite Bay woman, made contact with her family after leaving without her medication and getting into a car accident in Los Angeles. [ more ]

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Gavin Newsom Is Getting Antsy

The California governor has made clear he's not running for president in 2024.But sometimes he still can't help himself.

Los Angeles Times

Column: California's population is on the rise. So much for the claims of the state's demise

California's population resumed growth due to factors like fewer remote work options in other states and relaxed immigration restrictions. [ more ]

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California Requires Solar Panels on New Homes. Should Wildfire Victims Get a Break? | KQED

Assembly Bill 2787 aims to exempt low- and middle-income homeowners from California's solar-panel building requirement post-natural disasters, funded by ReCoverCA. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

April showers continue across Southern California this weekend

A spring storm in Southern California is expected to bring rainfall, snow in the mountains, below-normal temperatures, and wind gusts. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Earthquake: 3.8 quake shakes about 20 miles from Coachella

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake near La Quinta, California, highlights the ongoing seismic activity in the region. [ more ]

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Modesto High School Students Learn About Tax Filing | KQED

High school students in Central California are helping low-income individuals with tax filing. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

'Showstopping' estate with life-changing views hits the market in California. See it

A stunning Hollywood Hills house owned by Brett Nestat is listed for $4.495 million, exhibiting unmatched features like a showstopping infinity edge pool and panoramic views. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

How rich is Mark Zuckerberg? Here are the 10 wealthiest California billionaires, Forbes says

Mark Zuckerberg and other California billionaires are among the world's wealthiest, with most being in the technology field. [ more ]

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Drownings Increase Along Border As Migrants Take Different Approach To Crossing Into US | KQED

Tougher enforcement at the southern border is leading migrants to try swimming around the wall, prompting a response from lifeguards on both sides. [ more ]

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Stockton Settles $6 Million Lawsuit Over Man's Police Restraint Death | KQED

The city of Stockton settled a wrongful death lawsuit for $6 million, acknowledging responsibility for the death of Shayne Sutherland at the hands of Stockton Police officers. [ more ]

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Why Italians in California Were Treated as 'Enemy Aliens' During WWII; Reality TV Workers Feeling Industry Cutbacks | KQED

During World War II, Italian citizens living near California's coastline were also impacted by wartime security measures. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Part of Highway 1 cut off after collapse could soon be passable in Big Sur. Here's when

Stabilization of Highway 1 in Big Sur after winter storm damage to be completed by Memorial Day. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Google begins removing California news from search in response to Journalism Preservation Act

The California Journalism Prevention Act (AB 886) would require tech giants to pay a journalism usage fee for sharing content on their platforms. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Grab your winter jackets, California. Cold weather is coming this weekend

Cold, wet weather expected in Southern California with significant rainfall and snowfall, impacting temperature and water levels. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California law bars non-residents from carrying a gun. Does that violate the Second Amendment?

Gun rights group sues California over out-of-state gun carrying ban, citing Second Amendment violation. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Lancaster accuses county of $10-million "illegal profit" on Sheriff's Department contract

Lancaster sued LA County for overcharging on policing services. [ more ]

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Gov. Newsom's mandate for state workers to return to the office gets a mixed reaction | Flipboard

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's announcement this week that state workers will no longer be able to work from home full-time in many cases is getting some mixed reactions.

DeNeeka Hill reports.

Sacramento Bee

Orphaned sea otter pup paired with surrogate mom - a 'milestone' for endangered species

Orphaned sea otter pup paired with surrogate mother for release back into the wild, advancing conservation efforts for the threatened species. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Boy killed in road rage shooting on way to kindergarten, officials say. Man sentenced

The convicted individual, Marcus Anthony Eriz, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the road rage shooting incident that led to the death of 6-year-old Aiden Leos. [ more ]

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Google, a $1.97 trillion company, is protesting California's plan to pay journalists

Google is protesting a California bill by blocking links to local news sources in a test, in response to the proposed 'link tax'. [ more ]

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Modesto High School Students Learn About Tax Filing | KQED

High school students in Central California aid with taxes for those unable to afford accountants. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

PG&E ran a TV ad touting its undergrounding work. Now it wants customers to pay for it

PG&E customers billed for safety ad costs without prior knowledge [ more ]

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Walters: Business groups, lawmakers battle over measure to limit California tax hikes

California is a high-tax state with residents paying roughly a half-trillion dollars annually in federal and state taxes. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times