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September 27, 2023

NRA slams Newsom's 'sin tax' comments on gun law amid spiraling crime: 'ignoring criminals'

The NRA hit back at California Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a handful of gun control bills into law, including an excise tax he compared to a "sin tax."

September 27, 2023

California education chief Tony Thurmond announces run for governor in 2026

Tony Thurmond, the Superintendent of Public Instruction of California, has announced his bid to replace Gov. Gain Newsom, who cannot seek a third term in 2026.

September 27, 2023

Top California education official announces bid to replace Newsom as governor

California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, the highest education official in the state, announced his candidacy for governor on Wednesday

September 27, 2023

California man wrongly convicted for rape released after 28 years in prison: 'grave injustice'

A California man who served nearly 30 years in prison for rape has been released after DNA testing revealed he was not one of the attackers in the case.

September 27, 2023

Capitol protester, who trained for combat with paintball fights, gets over 4 years in prison

Edward Badalian, a California man who trained with paintball fights in preparation for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, has been sentenced to more than four years in prison.

September 27, 2023

Meet the big city union that wants to kill its own members’ jobs

Unite Here is fighting for a policy that would put its members in physical danger, leave them jobless, and destroy the hotel industry in Los Angeles.

September 27, 2023

Democrat San Francisco mayor announces plan to require drug testing, treatment to receive homeless services

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a new proposal to require welfare recipients to take a drug test and undergo treatment to receive benefits.

September 27, 2023

California karate instructors seen on video thwarting attempted carjacking, busting up suspects’ vehicle

Two suspects were sent running during an attempted carjacking in Oakland, California, after two good Samaritans began attacking their vehicle.

September 27, 2023

'Price Is Right' champ takes prize-winning trip to Switzerland, brings iconic 'Yodely Guy': 'We love this!'

A Long Island, New York, man who won a trip to Switzerland during an episode of "The Price Is Right" has brought the iconic "Yodely Guy" along for the adventure.

September 27, 2023

New California law gives the state more power over local school boards

California signed into law a bill that aims to fine school boards for having “insufficient instructional materials" based on an assessment by the State Department of Education.