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February 27, 2024

Closure of beloved California bookstore highlights struggles of small businesses in expensive state

A new report about a closing California bookstore noted how it's an example of elderly small business owners struggling with changing times and the post-COVID economy.

February 26, 2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom facing another recall threat, group says he's 'abandoned' state

A citizen-led group is leading a recall effort against California Gov. Gavin Newsom, the fifth one against him since taking office in 2019.

February 26, 2024

California utility will pay $80M to settle claims its equipment sparked devastating 2017 wildfire

Massive wildfires which destroyed over 1,000 homes were found to be caused by Edison power lines and transformers which ignited brush, exacerbated by strong winds.

February 26, 2024

Eric Swalwell appears to have dropped large amounts of campaign cash on Super Bowl tickets

California Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell appears to have spent thousands of dollars on Super Bowl tickets and other items at the stadium, according to filings.

February 26, 2024

California woman stole Amazon van because she ‘just needed to get back to San Jose’: police

A California woman was arrested last week after stealing an Amazon worker's van because she "just needed to get back to San Jose," police said.

February 26, 2024

Texas woman orders poppy flowers, gets flowers shaped like puppy instead: 'Best mistake ever'

A Texas mom was shocked to receive a flower bouquet in the shape of a puppy instead of full poppies. The business employee said it was a big misunderstanding — and she's still laughing.

February 26, 2024

San Diego streets, airport flooded with 1,500 migrants after mass-release

Border Patrol dropped more than 1,500 migrants on the streets of San Diego and at the airport since a county-run welcome center closed last week.

February 25, 2024

Rev. Franklin Graham begins tour of America's 'overwhelmed' southern border: 'People need hope'

Rev. Franklin Graham, head of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, kicked off a 10-stop, faith-focused tour of America's southern border. The God Loves You Frontera Tour began in Texas.

February 25, 2024

Ex-cop turned legal pot farmer claims he’s bigger dealer than ‘anyone sitting in prison’

The CEO of California's largest legal marijuana growing operation says he distributes more cannabis than anyone behind bars — and officials should take note.

February 24, 2024

California billy club ban struck down by court on Second Amendment grounds

A court in the Southern District of California has struck down a ban on possession of billy clubs after ruling that the weapons are protected by the Second Amendment.