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UCLA Mass Shooting Threat by Former Lecturer Sent to Students and Staff
Matthew Harris reportedly sent a video referencing a mass shooting, and an 800-page manifesto.
Starbucks Unionization Drive Expands to 6 States
A total of 54 Starbucks employees in 19 states across the U.S. are now in the process of considering unionization.
Gavin Newsom Defends 'Judicious' Mask Wearing After Magic Johnson Photo
The governor of California says he was "very judicious" and only took the mask off "for a brief second."
California's $853,000 Execution Chamber Won't be Repurposed
The chamber was built in 2008, but there have been no executions in the state since 2006.
Veteran Fire Captain Fatally Shot as Crew Doused Early-Morning Blaze
The 47-year-old fire captain had worked with the department for more than two decades, authorities said.
California's Universal Health Care Plan, Its Proposed Taxes Face Deadline
The state's General Assembly is scheduled to vote on the California Guaranteed Health Care for All bill on Monday.
Photo of Gavin Newsom Maskless at Rams vs. 49ers Sparks Outrage
Basketball legend Magic Johnson tweeted pictures of him with Newsom and other Democratic leaders not wearing masks while at the SoFi Stadium.
Mother of 5 Dies After Falling From Party Bus While Celebrating Birthday
Heather Garcia was hit by a vehicle after she fell from the party bus while she was out with friends.
Who is Janice Rogers Brown? Black Judge Biden Blocked From Appointment
Conservative pundits have brought up Biden's past opposition to Brown when the judge was nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
Missing Nevada Woman Found Dead in Her Van in California
Authorities said that the missing woman may have been experiencing a mental episode at the time of her disappearance.
Music Promoters' Liability to Be on Trial as Rapper's Family Sues
The family of Drakeo the Ruler is seeking "at least" $20 million in the lawsuit, according to attorneys.
Customers Billed While Trash Lured Vermin During Worker Strike: Lawsuit
Trash accumulated "with no end in sight" during a weeks-long worker strike in Southern California, the lawsuit says.
Woman Repeatedly Denied Vaccine Dies of COVID, Family Say
The family are suing the mother-of-three's health care provider, alleging that the multiple sclerosis patient had been told she couldn't get the COVID-19 vaccine.
15-Month-Old California Baby Dies of COVID-19 as Child Case Rates Spike
The number of children contracting COVID-19 is five times higher than the highest number during the winter 2021 surge.
$110K Reward Offered in Los Angeles Killing of 16-Year-Old Tioni Theus
The 16-year-old was killed by a gunshot wound to her neck and was found dead alongside a Los Angeles freeway January 8.
Man Texted 'I Really Regret Not Getting the Vaccine' Before COVID Death
"If I can do it all over again I would do it in a heartbeat to save my life," Christian Cabrera reportedly texted to his brother.
San Jose Faces Wave of Lawsuits For Ordering Gun Owners to Get Insurance
The California city's council has overwhelmingly approved a measure requiring gun owners to buy liability insurance and pay an annual fee estimated at $25.
25-Year-Old Woman With Rare Cancer Was Told by Doctor She Had Piles
"I had these tumors pop up on my body... and no one would listen to me because I was young, healthy, and looked fine," Kasey Altman said.
Teen Charged With Murder in Fentanyl Overdose of 12-Year-Old Girl
The preteen was the youngest individual to die of a fentanyl overdose in Santa Clara County in 2020, local officials said.
Conservation Worker 'Astonished' by 7-Foot-Long Snake Heading Toward Road
Conservation worker Alberto Silva helped the massive reptile back to safety by using a tree branch to gently move it.
Man in 'Your Mask Makes You Look Stupid Shirt' Filmed Taunting Kids
When a sheriff's deputy was called to the scene of one incident involving the man, they reportedly lectured the children on free speech.
California Works to Tackle Homelessness by Helping Pets Get Off the Streets
"For many unhoused individuals, the path to safe shelter starts with their pets," state Senator Bob Hertzberg said about his recently passed bill.
Fliers Blaming Jewish Community For 'COVID Agenda' Found in These States
Though the fliers have appeared at different times and places, they begin with the statement that "every single aspect of the COVID agenda is Jewish."
San Jose May Implement Strictest Gun Control Laws Yet
The proposed laws would impose liability insurance and yearly fees on gun-owning households.
K9 Sniffs Out $3 Million Worth of Fentanyl During Traffic Stop
"Beny is a worker, he has that drive. He loves to work," said the public information officer for the California Highway Patrol's Mercer area.
Victims of California House Party Shooting Named
The shooting resulted in four people being killed with one person remaining in hospital in a critical condition.
Why California's Largest School District Is No Longer Allowing Cloth Masks
The new rules say students must wear "well-fitting, non-cloth masks with a nose wire," and all workers must "wear surgical grade masks or higher."
Big Sur Fire Prompts Evacuations in California
The blaze, dubbed the Colorado Fire, has burned about 700 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Dramatic Big Sur Fire Photos, Videos Show Inferno as Residents Evacuate
The wildfire started in the Palo Colorado Canyon had grown to around 250 acres by early Saturday morning.
California's Falling Unemployment Mirrors Nation's, But Openings Aplenty
California's jobless rate decreased 2.8 percent over the past year, adding 50,700 jobs during the month of December.