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August 10, 2023

Los Angeles County crime lab finds 4% of seized fentanyl samples have flesh-eating 'zombie drug'

A Los Angeles County crime lab detected the "zombie drug" xylazine in 4% of tested fentanyl samples during a pilot program initiated by the Sheriff's Department.

August 10, 2023

Closure of 3 CA gas power plants delayed, ensuring state has emergency resources during extreme weather

Energy officials in California voted to delay the closure of three natural gas power plants in case the state needed emergency resources during extreme weather events.

August 10, 2023

US Catholic Church under explicit attack, archbishop warns — but says there's hope

Authentic, orthodox education on theology and organized social solidarity are the only way forward for U.S. Catholics, says Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco.

August 10, 2023

San Diego teen allegedly texted accomplice about 'hobo hunting' before killing homeless woman: report

One of the teenage suspects in the murder of a San Diego homeless woman allegedly texted he was "going hobo hunting" before killing Annette Pershal, prosecutors said.

August 10, 2023

Reparations activists come for the children

Berkeley Unified formed its own reparations task force "in response to the legacy of the system of enslaving Black people."

August 9, 2023

San Francisco professor complains about 'psychological cost' of stores locking items to prevent theft

An academic from a college in San Francisco complained that security measures in stores to prevent shoplifting are dehumanizing for everyday Americans.

August 9, 2023

California mayor criticizes Prop 47 after 7-Eleven Sikh employees beat alleged thief

A California mayor said an incident in which two 7-Eleven employees beat a suspected thief is being investigated.

August 9, 2023

Senior California official, previously endorsed by Newsom, begins drawing in donations in run for governor

Newsom-endorsed superintendent of instruction, Tony Thurmond, filed election paperwork shortly after announcing that he was considering running for governor.

August 9, 2023

13-year-old signs contract with Sacramento Republic; believed to be youngest pro athlete in American sports

Sacramento Republic FC on Tuesday signed 13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough to a contract. He's believed to be the youngest pro athlete in American sports.

August 9, 2023

Sen. Feinstein, 90, taken to the hospital after ‘minor fall’

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., returned home after being taken to the hospital Tuesday for a ‘minor fall,’ according to a spokesperson for the California lawmaker.