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February 10, 2024

Progressive California mayors back effort to amend crime laws amid 'rampant' drugs and theft

Progressive Democratic mayors are backing an effort to undo certain policies in a decades-old California crime referendum that downgraded penalties for petty theft and drug possession.

February 9, 2024

Super Bowl party dynasty forged by giant berry from Mexico and its creamy green dip

Avocados and guacamole, the creamy green dip made from the giant Mexican berry, are a Super Bowl party dynasty. A confluence of trends fueled the fruit's rise to popularity.

February 9, 2024

San Francisco sued over guaranteed-income programs blasted by critics as racist

California's San Francisco is being sued by conservative groups over income programs that financially benefit some, while discriminating against others based on skin color and gender identity.

February 9, 2024

5 Marines killed in California helicopter crash are identified

Five U.S. Marines who died when their helicopter crashed during a storm in the mountains outside San Diego on Tuesday have been named.

February 9, 2024

San Francisco guaranteed income programs spark backlash

William La Jeunesse reports on programs setting aside cash for minority groups

February 9, 2024

Police arrest man charged with stealing plane, crashing it on California beach

Police found an allegedly stolen airplane on a beach 30 miles south of San Francisco, California. They later arrested a 50-year-old Miami man for theft.

February 9, 2024

CA Gov. Newsom to send prosecutors to Oakland to combat soaring crime rates

California Gov. Newsome said he will send prosecutors to Oakland to assist in fighting crime as emboldened criminals have drawn national attention.

February 9, 2024

10 African penguin chicks have hatched at San Francisco aquarium

Ten African penguin chicks have hatched in about a year at a San Francisco science museum as part of an effort to conserve the endangered species.

February 9, 2024

Major legal settlement in California highlights COVID school closure's negative impact on students of color

A legal settlement in California highlighted how school shutdowns during the coronavirus pandemic were a detriment to students of color who experienced learning loss.

February 9, 2024

Newsom admin delivers tepid response to spiraling prostitution, pimps controlling California neighborhoods

Gov. Gavin Newsom's office provided a tepid response to public outcry from California residents and elected officials who say a law has emboldened prostitution and sex traffickers.