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July 1, 2024

San Franciscans sound off on study labeling city 'worst-run' in the US for second consecutive year

San Francisco residents weighed in on a recent WalletHub analysis that named their city as the "worst-run" city in the United States, with reactions mixed.

June 30, 2024

California GOP lawmakers slam Newsom-backed budget as unsustainable, say Republicans left out of negotiations

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a budget intended to close a multiple billion-dollar deficit, but multiple Republican lawmakers say they were left out of negotiations.

June 30, 2024

Driver wearing 'Jason' mask arrested on illegal assault rifle charge in California: PD

An unusual encounter during a traffic stop on Saturday night in Santa Rosa led to an arrest of a driver who had a "Jason" mask and an illegal assault rifle.

June 30, 2024

Adam Carolla predicts Trump 'destroys' Newsom in head-to-head matchup: 'No one's buying what he's selling'

Comedian Adam Carolla criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom, telling Brian Kilmeade Trump would handily defeat him in a head-to-head matchup if Biden steps aside.

June 28, 2024

California firefighter dies at San Diego beach after disappearing during swim

Oakland Firefighter Caedan Laffan, 25, waded into the ocean after 1 a.m. on Thursday and never emerged alive – his body was recovered in the water nearby hours later.

June 28, 2024

California couple hikes up Hawaii volcano to escape carjacking, robbery

A California couple visiting Hawaii managed to hike up a volcano in Maui in order to escape an armed carjacking and robbery, police say.

June 27, 2024

Shigella outbreak: 10 cases confirmed among Santa Clara County homeless community, 22 suspected

Ten individuals in the homeless community of Santa Clara County, California, have been confirmed for infection by shigella bacteria, with a further 22 suspected.

June 27, 2024

Illegal accused of raping NY teen after slipping into San Diego from Turkey

Sakir Akkan, an illegal immigrant from Turkey, is accused of raping a 15-year-old New York girl in his Prius after threatening to beat her with a pipe.

June 27, 2024

Top-secret US aquatic military vessel spotted on Google Maps

A top-secret aquatic vessel dubbed the "Manta Ray" was exposed on Google Maps and recognized by eagle-eyed users, according to a report.

June 27, 2024

LA homeless woman admits to killing Hollywood social justice warrior in his own home

Los Angeles woman pleads guilty to murder after fatally shooting Hollywood activist Michael Latt in his own home while stalking director A.V. Rockwell.