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Future of California nuclear plant uncertain 1 year after judge extended operations until 2030

November 10, 2023

Future of California nuclear plant uncertain 1 year after judge extended operations until 2030

More than a year after California endorsed a proposal to extend the lifespan of its last nuclear power plant, disputes continue to swirl about safety risks and costs.

WH officials confirm date, location for Biden's US meeting with Chinese President Xi

November 10, 2023

WH officials confirm date, location for Biden's US meeting with Chinese President Xi

President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet later this month in the San Francisco Bay Area.

San Francisco officials see upcoming APEC trade summit as a chance to revive city's declining image

November 10, 2023

San Francisco officials see upcoming APEC trade summit as a chance to revive city's declining image

As San Francisco prepares for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ summit on Saturday, some officials are pushing back against what they consider an unfair image of the city.

California transit bus crashes into seafood restaurant, more than a dozen injured

November 9, 2023

California transit bus crashes into seafood restaurant, more than a dozen injured

A Southern California transit bus crashed into a building Thursday, crushing a car and injuring at least 14 people, authorities said.

Los Angeles to pay $8M to man jailed for over a decade on erroneous robbery conviction

November 9, 2023

Los Angeles to pay $8M to man jailed for over a decade on erroneous robbery conviction

The city of Los Angeles has reached an $8 million settlement with Ruben Martinez Jr., who spent 12 years in prison for a series of robberies he did not commit.

From Hollywood to auto work, organized labor is flexing its muscles. Where do unions stand today?

November 9, 2023

From Hollywood to auto work, organized labor is flexing its muscles. Where do unions stand today?

Amidst a tight labor market, unions are striking, and seeing successes across the country, despite a historically low rate of unionization in the US labor force.

DOJ charges three men with running brothels that allegedly hosted politicians, military officers near DC

November 9, 2023

DOJ charges three men with running brothels that allegedly hosted politicians, military officers near DC

The DOJ charged three people with running brothels in Massachusetts and outside Washington, D.C., that were allegedly frequented by politicians and other high-profile individuals.

Massive blaze at California WWII-era blimp hangar closes parks, schools due to asbestos

November 9, 2023

Massive blaze at California WWII-era blimp hangar closes parks, schools due to asbestos

Parks and schools were closed in one Southern California city Thursday after an air quality advisory went out in the wake of a fire at a historical military blimp hangar.

David DePape considered Nancy Pelosi 'evil,' saved her personal info on laptop, prosecution says

November 9, 2023

David DePape considered Nancy Pelosi 'evil,' saved her personal info on laptop, prosecution says

As the trial for David DePape, accused of attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer, begins in San Francisco, prosecutors say the defendant considered Nancy Pelosi "evil."

Brawls break out during screening of graphic movie depicting Hamas terrorist attack

November 9, 2023

Brawls break out during screening of graphic movie depicting Hamas terrorist attack

Several fights broke out between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian supporters in Los Angeles Wednesday following a screening of a movie about the October 7 Hamas attacks.