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January 2, 2024

Appeals court delivers fatal blow to California city pushing natural gas ban

A federal appeals panel handed a fatal blow to an ordinance passed by the City of Berkeley, California, that would have banned new natural gas hookups in buildings.

January 2, 2024

WWII-era unexploded bomb washed ashore on Santa Cruz beach by powerful storms

The Santa Cruz County Sherriff's office said authorities recovered an unexploded bomb from the beach in Parajo Dunes on New Year's Eve.

January 2, 2024

California woman brought guns and 'down payment' to meet 'hitman,' have husband killed in bitter divorce

A California equestrian whose divorce would end her lavish lifestyle pleaded guilty to a failed murder-for-hire plot targeting her husband Mark Remley.

January 2, 2024

San Francisco train derails and catches fire, causing minor injuries and service disruptions

On New Year's Day, a commuter train derailed and caught fire near Orinda in the San Francisco Bay Area. The incident occurred as the train was traveling to Lafayette.

January 2, 2024

2 killed and 8 injured in shooting at Los Angeles area New Year's party

Two people were killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a New Year's Day party in downtown Los Angeles on Monday. Police responded to the shooting around 1 a.m.

January 1, 2024

California business apologizes after Black ESPN journalist accuses workers of racial profiling: 'Deeply sorry'

ESPN writer and "The Conversations Project" co-host Marc Spears accused employees at a California business of racially profiling him and his group, prompting the founder to apologize.

January 1, 2024

Cash-strapped California grants illegal immigrants free health care

Fox News’ Jeff Paul reports on a new California program allowing free health care for illegal immigrants and more state laws taking effect in 2024.

January 1, 2024

US rings in 2024 with sweeping legal changes, including gun regulations and minimum wage increases

In the U.S., a range of new laws take effect on Jan. 1, impacting various aspects of daily life. In Illinois, drivers can display items like fuzzy dice without being pulled over.

January 1, 2024

California law students provide pro bono help to struggling Maui residents after wildfires

A group of about 20 Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law students is providing legal assistance to the residents of Maui as they work to rebuild their lives after the wildfires.

January 1, 2024

California father arrested after son used his stolen gun to kill 10-year-old boy: police

California police arrested a father and his 10-year-old son after the son shot and killed another young boy on Saturday.