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May 24, 2023

California man accused of killing ex-wife captured on the run in Seattle

A California man accused of killing his ex-wife was captured in Seattle, federal authorities said Wednesday.

May 24, 2023

Kenneth Anger, influential avant-garde filmmaker and author, dies at 96

Kenneth Anger, the influential avant-garde artist known for challenging societal norms regarding sexuality and religion in his short films like "Scorpio Rising" has passed away.

May 24, 2023

Gavin Newsom could pick Oprah for Senate if Feinstein retires: report

California Gov. Newsom will be under pressure from progressives to keep his promise to appoint a Black woman to the Senate if Sen. Dianne Feinstein retires early.

May 24, 2023

Rare outdoor meeting with San Francisco mayor, city board over drug crisis cut short due to protestors

A protest has cut short a rare outdoor meeting regarding San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s response to the city’s open-air drug dealing crisis.

May 24, 2023

Los Angeles County given 60 days to close its ‘unsuitable’ youth prisons, move out nearly 300 inmates

After California regulators determined that Los Angeles County’s juvenile halls were unsuitable for the confinement of youth, the county was given two months to close its facilities.

May 24, 2023

CDC investigates multistate salmonella outbreak linked to cookie dough

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigating 18 salmonella infections across six states said Tuesday that the raw cookie dough sold at Papa Murphy's may be contaminated.

May 24, 2023

4-year-old boy swept away in California river found dead day after 8-year-old sister’s body recovered

A 4-year-old boy's body was found caught against a tree in a California river a day after a search team discovered his 8-year-old sister's body.

May 24, 2023

Protester arrested for throwing brick during San Francisco Mayor London Breed's chaotic open air drug hearing

San Francisco Mayor London Breed's meeting on the open air drug market was cut short by hecklers and a protester who hurled a brick toward city officials.

May 24, 2023

Advocacy group issues travel advisory to parents over California and Minnesota 'trans refuge' bills

The American Principles Project issued a travel advisory for families considering traveling to California or Minnesota due to legislation overriding parental rights in transgendered procedures.

May 23, 2023

California youths linked to at least 35 robberies in Oakland area

Nine underage suspects have been arrested in connection to at least 35 robberies in Oakland, police said.