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May 11, 2024

San Francisco buys vodka shots for homeless alcoholics in taxpayer-funded program

A pilot managed alcohol program in San Francisco provides free glasses of beer and vodka shots to homeless alcoholics so that they won't use the city's emergency services.

May 11, 2024

Violence in liberal state's schools nearly doubled as parents push for more police

A grassroots group of parents in Los Angeles is pushing back against the city's activist groups and school district who want to keep police officers out of schools.

May 11, 2024

California teen rowers, parents left 'shocked' after gunman fires into water during regatta event

California police are investigating after gunfire occurred near a group of teen rowers in the Sacramento area during a race in April.

May 10, 2024

California postal worker robbed at gunpoint in brazen daytime attack caught on video: ‘I’m going to die'

A 33-year veteran of the U.S. Postal Service was robbed at gunpoint this week while she was delivering mail in a Northern California residential neighborhood.

May 10, 2024

California group calls on universities, state leaders to restore nixed commencements amid anti-Israel protests

Golden Together's Steve Hilton and Gloria Romero implore state colleges and universities to reinstate canceled classes and commencements.

May 10, 2024

2 miles of Los Angeles coast closed off by sewage spill

About 14,400 gallons of untreated sewage began spilling into Ballona Creek on Wednesday, leading to a closure order for a large stretch of the Los Angeles coastline.

May 10, 2024

Surf legend Bethany Hamilton rips California officials after competition reverses stance on trans athletes

American surfing legend Bethany Hamilton is speaking out after a surfing competition came under fire this week for its transgender athlete inclusion policy.

May 10, 2024

Blue state Dems turn on governor as homeless council can't account for $20B in spending

Democrats and Republicans alike are taking issue with California Gov. Gavin Newsom as his homelessness council has failed to track its billions spent on the state's homelessness crisis.

May 10, 2024

Surfing organization pulls about-face on trans inclusion after pressure from California Coastal Commission

The American Longboard Association has opted to allow to a transgender female in the women's division of a surf competition in California.

May 10, 2024

More than 100 starving, sick pelicans reported along California coast, puzzling experts

Pelicans have been found sick and starving in large numbers on the California coast, but scientists are not yet sure why. Wildlife groups are caring for the birds in the meantime.