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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Hotshot firefighter critically injured in Northern California blaze faces 'long road,' family says

Renzo Reginato, a member of the Cleveland National Forest El Coriso hotshot team, was airlifted to Mercy Medical Center in Redding and underwent emergency orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures for a broken tibia and fibula and a traumatic spinal injury.
California
fromwww.7x7.com
4 days ago

9 Quintessential Hiking Trails in the Bay Area, One for Every County

The elephant seals at Ano Nuevo State Park are a major attraction during winter as they come ashore to mate and raise their young. This beach offers sightings of other wildlife including whales and sea birds year-round.
San Francisco
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

The 6 Biggest Gangs in California Right Now

California's gangs pose significant criminal challenges influenced by socioeconomic conditions, and recent trends have shifted some activities into cyberspace.
#in-n-out
fromSFGATE
6 days ago
California

Billionaire In-N-Out Heiress Lynsi Snyder Reveals She's Quitting California for Tennessee: 'It's Not Easy Here'

fromFortune
6 days ago
California

In-N-Out heiress doubles down on California staying company's HQ, but says Tennessee office opening allows staff better chances to buy a home

California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

In-N-Out president leaving CA for Tennessee, saying 'doing business is not easy here'

In-N-Out is expanding in Tennessee but will keep its corporate headquarters in California.
fromSFGATE
6 days ago
California

Billionaire In-N-Out Heiress Lynsi Snyder Reveals She's Quitting California for Tennessee: 'It's Not Easy Here'

fromFortune
6 days ago
California

In-N-Out heiress doubles down on California staying company's HQ, but says Tennessee office opening allows staff better chances to buy a home

#medical-aid-in-dying
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: Political ploy or bold move to save democracy? Our columnists debate Newsom redistricting threat

Republicans in Texas aim to redraw the congressional map to enhance support for President Trump and the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
US politics
California
fromMerced Sun-Star
4 days ago

Is this CA agency violating a contract by calling state workers back to the office?

California Public Utilities Commission plans to return employees to office two days a week, causing employee frustration and confusion.
#tesla
fromWIRED
4 days ago
Silicon Valley

Tesla Readies a Taxi Service in San Francisco-but Not With Robotaxis

fromFortune
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Tesla sales cratered in California for 7 straight quarters while rivals Toyota and Honda surge, report shows

fromWIRED
4 days ago
Silicon Valley

Tesla Readies a Taxi Service in San Francisco-but Not With Robotaxis

fromFortune
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Tesla sales cratered in California for 7 straight quarters while rivals Toyota and Honda surge, report shows

fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Sears' Concord location soon to be only one open in California

Sears is closing its store in Burbank, marking the Concord location in Sunvalley Mall as the last Sears store in California.
California
#safeway
#weather
fromKqed
3 days ago
California

Cool for the Summer: Bay Area Sweater Weather Could Linger Into August | KQED

fromKqed
3 days ago
California

Cool for the Summer: Bay Area Sweater Weather Could Linger Into August | KQED

fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

Escrow's big kickbacks problem

Kickbacks within the escrow industry persist despite regulatory oversight, complicating enforcement efforts.
Cannabis
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Elias: California's pot industry doesn't deserve special status or favors

California's continued legalization of cannabis raises concerns due to its known harmful effects, including mental health issues in teens and impaired judgment.
Cannabis
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Elias: California's pot industry doesn't deserve special status or favors

California legislators continue to promote cannabis use despite its known negative effects.
Food & drink
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

The nearly century-old secret menu at this historic Calif. deli

Family-owned Italian delis in California are dwindling, with only a few long-established locations, like Piemonte's in Fresno, still thriving.
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

I Live in California and This Is the Most Underrated Part of the State-With a Stunning Stretch of Highway

California's Central Coast stretches 350 miles between Ventura and Monterey Counties, known for breathtaking ocean views, winemaking communities, and scenic spots like Big Sur and Bixby Bridge.
California
fromFresno Bee
4 days ago

CA agency reverses on telework policy after workers raise union contract concerns

The California Public Utilities Commission announced Friday afternoon that the agency would pause a September return-to-office order for employees until next year.
California
#redistricting
California
fromSacramento Bee
4 days ago

CA agency reverses on telework policy after workers raise union contract concerns

California Public Utilities Commission pauses return-to-office order until next year, allowing employees to continue remote work full time until January 2, 2026.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Newsom changed CEQA to promote housing and development. What could it mean for Oakland?

California's reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act aim to reduce housing development barriers, drawing mixed responses from housing advocates and environmentalists.
#climate-change
fromKqed
4 days ago
California

Californians Are Worried About Wildfire and Growing Costs of Climate Change | KQED

fromKqed
4 days ago
California

Californians Are Worried About Wildfire and Growing Costs of Climate Change | KQED

US politics
fromKqed
4 days ago

Newsom's Office Blasts Trump's Homelessness Order As a Harmful 'Imitation' | KQED

Trump's executive order seeks to crack down on street homelessness and increase mental health institutionalization, while ending 'housing first' policies.
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Coast to Coast: Digital Equity News in New York, California

The ConnectALL Digital Equity Program Capacity Grant Request for Applications allows for over $5 million in funding to support internet access, broadband expansion, and digital equity initiatives throughout New York.
Digital life
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Suspect arrested in two East Bay freeway shootings

David Milburn, a 33-year-old man from Antioch, was arrested after being suspected of two freeway shootings. He is held on $1 million bail.
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 days ago

How many employees is your California city paying? This interactive database tells you

California's city of Vernon has one city worker for every 0.8 residents, showcasing an extreme in staffing that serves its business-centric population.
California
fromSacramento Bee
5 days ago

How California unions flipped Gov. Newsom's remote work mandate | Opinion

Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to require California's state employees to work onsite at least four days a week since July 1 has faced significant pushback from unions, resulting in delayed mandates and temporary reprieves for many workers.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Elias: Californians may favor secession if Trump's hostility to us increases

Californians show little momentum towards independence despite harsh federal measures by Trump.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

How Democrats overcame special interests that long blocked CEQA reform

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) has been under scrutiny for obstructing essential housing and infrastructure projects while being protected by labor and environmental groups.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Fierce pride is at the core of the Chumash Museum, a worthwhile day trip from L.A.

The new Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center communicates a clear message: "We are the first people. And we are still here." It emphasizes the enduring presence of the Chumash people despite historical challenges.
California
#gun-control
fromFortune
5 days ago
US politics

Federal court rules California voter-passed law that requires background checks to buy bullets is unconstitutional

fromFortune
5 days ago
US politics

Federal court rules California voter-passed law that requires background checks to buy bullets is unconstitutional

fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Wikipedia's favorite dive bar is hiding in a sleepy California beach town

The Merrimaker tavern in Los Osos has been described as the most quintessential dive bar in the English-speaking world for over two decades.
Los Angeles
California
fromKqed
5 days ago

Get Insurance on Covered California? What You Need to Know About Cost Increases | KQED

California faces a potential loss of $28.4 billion and 3.4 million Medi-Cal enrollees due to federal funding changes.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

State board backs Newsom's plan to give water agencies more leeway in meeting rules

California's proposed water plan for the Delta aims to balance water management and ecosystem health, supported by Gov. Newsom but opposed by environmental groups.
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

California mother and infant never made it home, officials asking for help

Authorities seek assistance in locating Whisper Owen, 36, and her infant daughter Sandra McCarthy, missing since July 15.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Kaiser Permanente to stop gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19

Kaiser Permanente announced it will stop gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19 due to pressures from federal funding cuts and regulatory scrutiny impacting healthcare institutions.
Health
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Redfin says the LA wildfires impacted $50B worth of homes

The Palisades Fire is the third most destructive wildfire in California, impacting home values significantly.
#lynsi-snyder
fromSFGATE
6 days ago
California

Billionaire In-N-Out Heiress Lynsi Snyder Reveals She's Quitting California for Tennessee: 'It's Not Easy Here'

fromSFGATE
6 days ago
California

Billionaire In-N-Out Heiress Lynsi Snyder Reveals She's Quitting California for Tennessee: 'It's Not Easy Here'

fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Democrats Haven't Failed to 'Fight' Trump. They've Failed to Win.

"Not only do I think he [Newsom] should do this, I don't think he should wait for Texas. Why the fuck are we responding and reacting to the other side instead of taking offense on these things?"
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

Woman's appeal rejected in 2015 Golden Gate Park, Marin murders

Lila Alligood lost an appeal over her 50-year sentence for her role in a deadly crime spree that included two murders.
#ballot-transparency
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

White House rescinds $20m for clean water in pesticide-contaminated rural California

Biden administration provided a $20 million grant for clean water in California, but the Trump administration rescinded it, claiming it was wasteful.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Immigration Enforcement Leads To Political Activism Among California Latinos | KQED

Trump administration's immigration raids may ignite a new political movement among Latinos, uniting them in activism.
US politics
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Bill to stop ADA shakedowns of local businesses dies without a vote

Senate Bill 84, aimed to protect small businesses from misuse of ADA lawsuits, died in the Assembly without a vote.
fromTelecompetitor
6 days ago

California Affordable Internet Bill Dropped

California Assembly member Tasha Boerner shelved a bill mandating affordable internet for low-income residents due to recent changes in the BEAD program.
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

California Planned Parenthood Loses $300 Million In Federal Funding In Latest Legal Blow

The Planned Parenthood defund will be felt in every corner of the state and will disproportionately impact people who have low incomes, rely on Medicaid programs, or have no other options for health care.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

A.G. Rob Bonta will move to take control of scandal-plagued L.A. County juvenile halls

California Attorney General Rob Bonta seeks court control of L.A. County's juvenile halls due to ongoing failures and safety concerns.
Public health
fromKqed
1 week ago

SNAP and Medicaid Cuts Put Bakersfield in Political, Economic Crosshairs | KQED

Protesters in Bakersfield oppose GOP cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, fearing devastating impacts on Central Valley residents reliant on these programs.
#murder
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Epley: Tick tock, Kamala California's getting tired of waiting. Are you in or out?

California voters are dissatisfied with the Democratic Party, making Kamala Harris's gubernatorial ambitions uncertain without significant change.
LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

End of transgender care at Children's Hospital L.A. signals nationwide shift under Trump

Closure of pediatric gender clinics signals a national decline in trans youth healthcare availability.
#mountain-lion
fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

Former San Jose Jesuit Priest Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Crimes

Gabrielli now faces a total of 26 child molestation charges, with key offenses involving oral copulation upon minors under 14 through force or duress, continuous sexual abuse, and lewd acts.
US news
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Letters: One hopes Attorney General Rob Bonta suits protect our civil rights

Litigation against federal policies aims to protect civil rights in a diversely populated California.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Which places in California are designated a UNESCO World Heritage site?

California's Redwood and Yosemite National Parks are UNESCO World Heritage sites, recognized for their natural beauty and ecological significance.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Six months after L.A.'s firestorms, the remains of a 31st victim are found in Altadena

The total death toll from the Eaton fire has reached 31 after a recent discovery of a victim's remains.
#in-n-out-burger
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 week ago
California

In-N-Out debate: Which is better for families, California or Tennessee?

Lynsi Snyder is moving her family from California to Tennessee, highlighting her concerns about California's livability.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago
California

Billionaire In-N-Out Burger Heiress Moves Out of California | Entrepreneur

Lynsi Snyder is relocating her family from California to Tennessee, where In-N-Out is establishing a new office.
California
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

35-year-old man dies while kayaking in California reservoir

A 35-year-old man died kayaking in Fresno County after falling into the water without a life jacket.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 week ago

Have a California library card? You can visit a fabulous state park for free

A California State Library Parks Pass allows free entry to 200 state parks for public library cardholders.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

37 peacocks reported missing from historic California hotel

Peacocks allegedly stolen from the Ryde Hotel in California, with authorities investigating and concerns raised regarding possible theft for cockfighting.
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Letters: Power lines drive state's energy cost, not clean energy

Renewable electricity has the lowest cost of all generation methods. The big reason for high electricity rates is the cost of new transmission lines, not clean energy mandates.
California
#hotel-development
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Santa Cruz health officer: Summer COVID infections elevated but manageable

COVID-19 cases in Santa Cruz County are currently steady, manageable, and not overwhelming the healthcare system.
SF LGBT
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Berkeley's Pacific Center pivots to meet Bay Area LGBTQ+ needs

A Berkeley LGBTQ+ center faces financial challenges due to national policies and funding changes, impacting its ability to provide essential services.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 week ago

Ex-CHP officer kills wife in Southern California, drives to Stockton and shoots man before turning gun on himself, authorities say

Crystal Gonzalez, a 37-year-old woman, was found dead by police in a Garden Grove home, and her husband Miguel Lopez was identified as the suspect.
California
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The California Restaurant And Grill That Declared Bankruptcy Twice In Under 5 Years - Tasting Table

Rubio's Coastal Grill has faced significant decline since 2017, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice, with a challenging economic environment impacting its operations in California.
E-Commerce
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

California is so eager for homeowners to build ADUs, it's helping them save on architect fees

California has introduced measures to make building accessory dwelling units easier and cheaper for homeowners.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

California Residents Stand to Save Big Under Updated SALT Deduction Rules

Californians benefit from a $40,000 cap on state and local tax deductions, significantly reducing tax burdens for homeowners.
California
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

3 people die Saturday on California rivers

Three individuals tragically died in California waterways on Saturday, highlighting the dangers of summer recreation.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

California has sued this Trump administration way more than the last one. Here's where cases stand

California has launched a significant wave of lawsuits against the Trump administration, focusing on various legal issues impacting the state.
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