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September 8, 2023

Saints' Jimmy Graham avoids charges after arrest, says he's looking forward to Week 1

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham will not face charges for what the team described a "medical episode" that led to his arrest last month.

September 8, 2023

California becomes first US state to recognize 'Transgender History Month'

California became the first U.S. state to recognize August as 'Transgender History Month' after the state assembly approved a Democrat-led measure Wednesday.

September 8, 2023

California bill decriminalizing personal use of psychedelics, magic mushrooms heads to Newsom's desk

A bill decriminalizing the possession and personal use of psychedelics now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after both houses in the California legislature approved it.

September 7, 2023

Shirtless California smash-and-grab suspect who ran when jewelry storeowners fought back ID'd, being sought

California authorities have identified, but still searching for a man captured on video shirtless trying to rob a jewelry store before being stopped and chased away by the owners.

September 7, 2023

California GOP leaders slam Dems after report shows statewide increase in burglaries, robberies

GOP leaders in California are pointing the finger at Democrats after the release of a new report showing that robberies, thefts, and burglaries have been on the rise in recent years.

September 7, 2023

California city votes to ban universal COVID-19 mask and vaccine mandates

Huntington Beach, California, voted Wednesday to ban universal mandates covering COVID-19 masks and vaccines, amid a slight uptick in cases.

September 7, 2023

California high schools cancel football games after COVID-19 outbreaks

Recent COVID-19 outbreaks at two California high schools prompted the schools to cancel upcoming football games as cases continue to rise.

September 7, 2023

California judge suggests some parents pose 'danger' to trans students after blocking notification policy

A California judge implied some parents posed a danger after blocking a school district's policy that required staff to notify them about a student's gender identity.

September 7, 2023

Popular rock climbing area closed in Yosemite National Park after crack forms in cliff

A climbing area has been closed in California’s Yosemite National Park as cracking is "actively occurring" along a cliff, according to the National Park Service.

September 6, 2023

California authorities locate, identify body of missing Netflix engineer found in San Francisco Bay

The body of a missing Netflix engineer who went missing Aug. 14 was located in the San Francisco Bay and positively identified last week.