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January 4, 2024

Blue state's homeless crisis of 2023 tip of iceberg as migrants continue to flood city: advocate

Homelessness spiked in 2023, with California and New York having the largest populations, which will be compounded by a the migration spike, a shelter advocate says.

January 4, 2024

California beats every state for most residents moving away for fourth year in a row: U-Haul list

California tops U-Haul's Growth Index list for the fourth consecutive year for having the largest number of movers leaving the state.

January 3, 2024

Former '80s rock musician arrested after girlfriend's body found in California woods

A founding member of the band Mr. Bungle was arrested in Santa Cruz, California, on Tuesday in connection to the disappearance and homicide of his girlfriend.

January 3, 2024

DC greenlights aggressive electric vehicle mandate despite critics sounding alarm on high consumer costs

Washington, D.C., formally approved regulations that would effectively ban the sale of gas-powered cars in favor of electric vehicles, following the lead of several states like California.

January 3, 2024

Multiple arrests made after fatal shooting of California police officer during burglary of cannabis dispensary

Oakland police said Tuesday that officers made several arrests in the fatal shooting of Officer Tuan Le and they "will not rest" until justice is served.

January 3, 2024

Catholic Friars of California files for bankruptcy amid nearly 100 sex abuse claims

The Franciscan Friars of California has filed for bankruptcy as it faces nearly 100 lawsuits related to sex abuse claims that allegedly occurred at least 27 years ago.

January 3, 2024

Arizona border crossing reopens following closure due to 'unprecedented' influx of illegal crossings

An Arizona border crossing from Phoenix to the nearest beaches will reopen, along with other crossings in San Diego, Eagle Pass and Nogales, officials say.

January 3, 2024

California legislative session to be dominated by AI regulations and state's struggling budget

California lawmakers are returning to work for an election-year legislative session, facing challenges related to artificial intelligence and a significant budget deficit.

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.