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February 7, 2024

California county votes to make loneliness a public health emergency, blaming pandemic

Loneliness has been declared a public health emergency in San Mateo County, which is located in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, as voted by the board on Jan. 30.

February 6, 2024

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California to lay off 530 workers because of lack of funding

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory plans to let go 530 workers and 40 contractors because it has not secure funding for the 2024 fiscal year, officials said.

February 6, 2024

Newsom sending 120 California Highway Patrol officers to Oakland to crack down on 'alarming' crime surge

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he's sending 120 California Highway Patrol officers to Oakland to combat the "unnacceptable" surge of criminal activity.

February 6, 2024

Oakland pizzeria employees fight off 4th robbery attempt with a hammer and recycling bin

Employees at Cybelle's Pizza in Oakland, California defended themselves from a robber after a man attempted to jump over the counter in an attack Friday.

February 6, 2024

California considers psychedelic therapy bill after Gov. Newsom vetoes hallucinogen decriminalization

CA Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill to decriminalize certain hallucinogens, but a new bill has arisen to legalize psychedelic therapy, which would come with comprehensive safeguards.

February 6, 2024

Rapper Killer Mike arrested at Grammys for altercation after winning 3 trophies

Rapper Killer Mike was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge after allegedly getting in an altercation with a security guard at the Grammys Sunday.

February 6, 2024

Los Angeles Fire Department uses helicopter to rescue man, dog from Los Angeles River

The Los Angeles Fire Department Air Ops used a helicopter to rescue a man who "jumped in the flowing water in pursuit of his dog," they said.

February 6, 2024

Gavin Newsom overrules California parole board that wanted to free gang member who murdered minister early

California Gov. Gavin Newsom overruled a state Board of Parole decision to free murderer Derek Eugene Pettis, who killed chaplain Bruce Bryan in 1994.

February 5, 2024

California horse trainer ordered to pay millions to woman he allegedly raped, drugged

Ex-horse trainer Ari Herbertson was ordered to pay $9 million in damages to a woman who accused him of sexual assault.

February 5, 2024

Californians shocked by electric bills after rate hike: 'Like you're getting punished'

Californians complained about their latest electric bill after utility company PG&E raised prices last month. Residents can expect to pay an extra $400 a year.