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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Cash-strapped California grants illegal immigrants free health care

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.