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July 17, 2023

California gardener loses hand, eyesight after picking up undetonated firework believed to be trash

A gardener doing yard work on a California property lost his hand and vision in one eye after he unknowingly picked up an undetonated firework, triggering an explosion.

July 16, 2023

California highway police help deliver 'beautiful baby girl' on roadside: 'Put their training to work'

California Highway Patrol officers assisted a woman in labor outside of Buttonwillow on July 8, the department announced. The officers helped deliver a baby girl on a rural road.

July 16, 2023

Southern California wildfires force evacuation of nearly 1,000 homes

Firefighters in southern California are battling multiple blazes burning through dense, dry brush in rugged terrain in Riverside County.

July 15, 2023

Moviegoers weigh in on demands made by striking actors, writers: 'I'm all for it''

Many moviegoers said they understood the demands made by striking actors and writers, but others said it was hard to relate with them.

July 15, 2023

Great white sharks swimming near California beach prompt officials to issue advisory

Authorities in southern California are warning swimmers to take caution after three juvenile great white sharks were spotted on Friday afternoon by Blacks Beach.

July 15, 2023

California National Park Service rangers hunt for a man with knife in Sequoia National Park

The National Park Service says it is working together with the FBI and the U.S. Forest Service after a report of an attempted robbery and a break in at Sequoia National Park.

July 15, 2023

Surrendered dog named Yee Haw is looking for his forever home: ‘Spunky senior’

A senior dog with a fun personality is looking for his forever home at the age of 14 years old. Yee Haw is a Lhasa Aspo mix in San Francisco, California.

July 14, 2023

Newsom threatens to fine school board in dispute over 'banned' books

Gov. Gavin Newsom released a video threatening to fine the Temecula Valley School District for “censoring" a social studies book that mentioned gay rights activist Harvey Milk.

July 14, 2023

Dangerous 'Fast & Furious'-style road rallies terrorizing California streets

District 5 Oakland Councilman Noel Gallo sounds off on the 'sideshow' crisis wreaking havoc on the San Francisco Bay Area, calling for clear penalties for perpetrators.

July 14, 2023

California Democrats revive child trafficking bill following public pressure after opposition

California Democrats reversed course to support a child trafficking bill after initially choosing not to advance the legislation following public pressure.