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March 22, 2023

Top California Dem defends controversial no vote on bill to increase penalties for sexual assault

A California Democrat who helped kill a Republican-backed bill that would've increased criminal penalties for sexual assault explained his decision amid widespread backlash.

March 22, 2023

New California bill would demand free condom distribution in public high schools

An upcoming bill would potentially require California schools to provide free condoms as well as inform students where they can be obtained on school grounds.

March 22, 2023

California hammered by strong storm, at least 2 dead

An extraordinary drop in barometric pressure on Tuesday led to severe weather impacts up and down California, with the storm blamed for two deaths caused by falling trees.

March 22, 2023

Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape's federal trial date is set

David DePape, the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi inside he and Nancy’s San Francisco home last year, has a federal trial date set for October.

March 22, 2023

California suspect arrested with 2 guns after threatening school, George Gascon declines to charge: police

A California suspect who allegedly posted threats against a school on social media and was allegedly caught carrying stolen guns almost escaped criminal charges.

March 22, 2023

Newsom silent on LA schools strike after 500,000 kids forced to stay home for second day

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is choosing to remain silent on the Los Angeles school workers strike that's likely to shut 500,000 kids out of the classroom for three full days.

March 22, 2023

California school counselor association hosts group for White counselors to 'explore their privilege'

The California Association for School Counselors (CASC) proposed a weekly affinity group encouraging White counselors to 'explore their privilege.'

March 22, 2023

Border agents in California arrest previously deported MS-13 gang member

Border Patrol agents at California's Calexico Port of Entry arrested a 26-year-old MS-13 gang member who was trying to illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border into the country.

March 22, 2023

Former California Dem leader torches Newsom's bid for federal funding to house homeless: 'Political animal'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D., reportedly asked the Biden administration for federal assistance to alleviate the state's spiraling homeless crisis.

March 22, 2023

Mexican man pleads guilty to smuggling migrants after crashing SUV in California, leaving 13 dead

A dozen migrants died after an overloaded SUV was struck by a big-rig while crossing into California from Mexico. A Mexican man pleaded guilty to coordinating the smuggling effort.