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Byline: OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press

27 Jun

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sues Fox News over alleged defamation in story about call with Trump

published on June 27, 2025 - 2:16 PM

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sued Fox News on Friday over alleged defamation, saying the network knowingly aired false information about

20 Jun

Judge asks if troops in Los Angeles are violating the Posse Comitatus Act

published on June 20, 2025 - 2:54 PM

California’s challenge of the Trump administration’s military deployment in Los Angeles returned to a federal courtroom in San Francisco on

16 Jun

Officers who cover their faces could be charged with a misdemeanor under California proposal

published on June 16, 2025 - 2:16 PM

Local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who cover their faces while conducting official business could face a misdemeanor charge

07 May

Most airports are operating smoothly on the first day of the REAL ID requirement

published on May 7, 2025 - 2:46 PM

Most airports around the United States operated smoothly as new REAL ID requirements took effect Wednesday because travelers without the

01 Apr

Tears and tail wags: Inmates reunite with service dogs they raised

published on April 1, 2025 - 1:43 PM

Hugs, tears, barking and tail wagging abounded at San Quentin’s prison when two black Labradors reunited with the incarcerated men

24 Feb

Elizabeth Holmes fails to overturn her Theranos fraud conviction

published on February 24, 2025 - 2:38 PM

Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of Theranos, will remain in prison after losing a bid Monday to overturn her fraud

23 Oct

Walmart agrees to pay $7.5 million to settle California lawsuit over disposal of hazardous waste

published on October 23, 2024 - 2:12 PM

Walmart has agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by California officials that alleged the retail giant

18 Oct

Fast-moving brush fire in Northern California prompts evacuations in an Oakland neighborhood

published on October 18, 2024 - 3:23 PM

(AP) — A fast-moving brush fire in Northern California damaged four structures in the hills of Oakland, prompting an evacuation

03 Oct

A tiny tribe is getting pushback for betting big on a $600M casino in California’s wine country

published on October 3, 2024 - 10:45 AM

(AP) — For decades a small, landless tribe in Northern California has been on a mission to get land, open

06 Sep

California man charged with killing 81 animals, including miniature horses, goats, ducks, parakeets

published on September 6, 2024 - 2:12 PM

A man suspected of going on a three-hour shooting rampage in Northern California and killing 81 animals, including miniature horses,

BLOG: Well-intended, badly designed AB 1264 could hurt school nutrition, California ag

Posted: July 15, 2025 at 1:19 pm

California’s agriculture community has always supported the goal of nourishing
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Blog: Valley made and future ready

Posted: July 14, 2025 at 1:03 pm

Manufacturing is more than the backbone of our economy. It’s
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