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July 7, 2024

Newsom pressed on whether he'd run for president in an 'open convention'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom was asked about his own potential presidential prospects while stumping for fellow Democrat President Biden in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

July 7, 2024

Dozens of juveniles detained in California after fireworks set off inside mall

Dozens of juveniles were detained Saturday night in Carson, California, following reports that teenagers lit a trash can on fire and set off illegal fireworks in a mall.

July 7, 2024

'Worst Roommate Ever': True crime docuseries dives into deadly living situations

The tales of terrifying tenants Janie Ridd, Scott Pettigrew and Tammy Fritz — along with homicidal landlord Michael Dudley — are detailed in season 2 of "Worst Roommate Ever."

July 6, 2024

Mob ravages California mini-mart during flash robbery near airport, shocking video shows

Dozens of thieves caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage and losses after ransacking the store near San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

July 6, 2024

105-year-old woman graduates from Stanford University 83 years after leaving campus: 'Amazing'

A 105-year-old woman who started at Stanford University in 1936 recently returned to campus after an 83-year absence to receive her graduate degree. She's been inspiring people ever since.

July 6, 2024

Harris' record as prosecutor could complicate effort to replace Biden as Dem nominee

Vice President Kamala Harris has received support from some lawmakers and liberal pundits to replace President Biden, despite the positions she took during her own 2020 presidential campaign.

July 6, 2024

California teenager loses fingers from fireworks in July 4 celebration: reports

One teenager lost his fingers from a firework on Independence Day in California while another teenager suffered minor injuries from being close to the firework when it exploded.

July 5, 2024

New California firearms tax prompts Second Amendment lawsuit to block 'modern Jim Crow law'

Several plaintiffs, including the NRA, filed a legal complaint seeking to block California's new excise tax relating to firearms, claiming it violates precedent on taxation of constitutional rights.

July 5, 2024

Shark Watch: What to do if you see a shark at the beach

If you see a shark in the water, a California shark expert recommends maintaining eye contact with the predator and slowly removing yourself from the waters.

July 4, 2024

California to add personal finance course as requirement to graduate high school

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will soon sign a bill requiring Golden State high school students to complete a semester-long personal finance course to graduate.