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February 8, 2025

California residents protest, threaten lawsuits over state's refusal to follow Trump's trans athletes ban

California residents gathered outside a public school federation board meeting to protest its intent to not follow Trump's order on banning trans athletes.

February 8, 2025

Big Tech whistleblower's parents sue, sounding alarm over son's unexpected death

The parents of young California tech whistleblower Suchir Balaji, whose 2024 death was ruled a suicide, are now suing the City and County of San Francisco.

February 8, 2025

Anti-Israel protesters swarm and vandalize home of Jewish media super agent, UC regent

The home of media agent Jay Sures was vandalized by a group of anti-Israel protesters on Wednesday, who plastered his garage doors with red handprints and strung yellow caution tape throughout his front yard.

February 8, 2025

Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, offering free tickets to firefighters

Two Southern California theme parks are offering free tickets as a thank you to those who fought the recent wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles and the surrounding area.

February 7, 2025

Newsom signs $50M 'Trump-proofing' legislative package

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special legislative session shortly after President Donald Trump's electoral victory to bolster the state's legal defense.

February 7, 2025

Dem mayor unleashes task force in attempt to rescue crime-ridden city: 'Restore order to our streets'

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie launched the San Francisco Police Department Hospitality Task Force as he works to clean up San Francisco's streets.

February 7, 2025

Woman takes down US flag, replaces it with Mexican flag at California park: 'This is Mexican land'

A woman allegedly took down an American flag at a California park and replaced it with a Mexican flag before threatening authorities.

February 7, 2025

'BACK TO PLASTIC!': Trump vows executive order ending 'ridiculous' push for paper straws

President Donald Trump signaled his intention to sign an executive order to end restrictions on plastic straws currently in place in several blue states.

February 7, 2025

Harris dodges questions about political future, possible run for California governor

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is not giving the press any hints about her political future as speculations about a 2026 gubernatorial bid or a 2028 presidential run swirl.

February 7, 2025

Southern California Edison's equipment may have started major wildfire: CEO

Southern California Edison is looking into whether its equipment is tied to the Eaton and Hurst Fires, its parent company said, though the cause has not been officially determined.