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8 House Democrats join Republicans in voting to strike down California's electric vehicle mandate

September 14, 2023

8 House Democrats join Republicans in voting to strike down California's electric vehicle mandate

Eight Democrats joined Republicans in voting to strike down a federal waiver that allows California to issue clean air regulations including its recent move to ban gas-powered cars.

California cops give Narcan to dog they say overdosed on fentanyl

September 14, 2023

California cops give Narcan to dog they say overdosed on fentanyl

Police in southern California say they saved a puppy who was overdosing from fentanyl exposure with Narcan, but one of the two people she was with says otherwise.

Family reaches $27M settlement after son, 13, punched to death at school

September 14, 2023

Family reaches $27M settlement after son, 13, punched to death at school

The family of Diego Stolz, a 13-year-old California boy who died after being bullied at his middle school in 2019, reached a $27 million settlement with the school district.

Popular DJ in Oakland, California caught in crossfire, murdered as city grapples with another violent weekend

September 14, 2023

Popular DJ in Oakland, California caught in crossfire, murdered as city grapples with another violent weekend

A popular DJ in Oakland who left behind four children and was known for his community activism was one of four people killed over another violent weekend in the city.

California lawmakers give final approval to bill allowing legislative workers to form a labor union

September 14, 2023

California lawmakers give final approval to bill allowing legislative workers to form a labor union

A bill that would allow workers in the California Legislature to organize their first labor union was given final approval Wednesday. The legislation will now head to Newsom.

Teen driver in CA accused of intentionally striking cyclists in 3 separate collisions, killing elderly man

September 14, 2023

Teen driver in CA accused of intentionally striking cyclists in 3 separate collisions, killing elderly man

Police in California have arrested a teenager suspected of intentionally driving into several cyclists in three separate collisions. A 70-year-old man also died from one of the crashes.

California suspect accused of raping prostitutes arrested in Utah; police looking for more victims

September 14, 2023

California suspect accused of raping prostitutes arrested in Utah; police looking for more victims

Ivan Romo, 25, was arrested in Salt Lake County, Utah, on Wednesday in connection to multiple rape cases out of Modesto, California, police said.

Irvine police administer Narcan to puppy they say was overdosing

September 14, 2023

Irvine police administer Narcan to puppy they say was overdosing

Officers gave the dog a dose of Narcan, and she immediately began to recover. An IPD officer quickly transported the dog to an emergency veterinarian for treatment. (Irvine Police Department / LOCAL NEWS X /TMX)

California lawmakers pass child sex trafficking bill after stalling from Democratic opposition

September 13, 2023

California lawmakers pass child sex trafficking bill after stalling from Democratic opposition

A bill to make child sex trafficking a serious felony in California passed the state Legislature on Wednesday.

California police arrest alleged drunken horseman for DUI: 'impaired riding'

September 13, 2023

California police arrest alleged drunken horseman for DUI: 'impaired riding'

A California man was arrested by the state Highway Patrol for allegedly riding a horse while intoxicated after an officer saw him in the saddle with an open container of alcohol.