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March 28, 2023

46-year-old elephant euthanized at Oakland Zoo due to arthritis, other age-related problems

Lisa the elephant, 46, was euthanized at the Oakland Zoo on Sunday. The elephant was suffering from arthritis and other age-related problems.

March 28, 2023

Former deputy US marshal convicted in fake 'rape fantasy' plot to frame ex

A former California law enforcement officer was convicted Thursday of a sick "rape fantasy" plot to frame his ex-girlfriend for trying to have his then-wife sexually assaulted.

March 28, 2023

Prosecutors quit over Soros-funded DA's radical agenda as families vow to fight back

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is facing fierce scrutiny after she proposed a plea deal to slash the sentence in a triple murder case.

March 28, 2023

US states looking to boost minimum wage to $20 as inflation issue continues

U.S. states are considering raising the minimum wage to $20. A handful of states considered raising their minimum wage to $15 per hour but the gains were nearly erased due to inflation.

March 28, 2023

Renewable electricity surpasses coal in the United States for first time in 2022

The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced that renewable electricity surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022.

March 27, 2023

Freight train carrying iron ore derails in Mojave Desert

A freight train that was carrying iron ore derailed in the Mojave Desert on Monday. Numerous cars derailed in a remote area, but there were no injuries.

March 27, 2023

California zoo recovers 5 of 6 birds that escaped storm-damaged aviary

California's Oakland Zoo recovered five out of the six birds that escaped the storm-damaged aviary. The crow was captured Saturday after an Oakland resident reported it was in her yard.

March 27, 2023

California shooting at Sikh temple during religious celebration leaves two wounded: sheriff’s office

Gunfire erupted during a Sikh religious celebration in Sacramento, California Sunday afternoon, leaving two people wounded, the sheriff's office said.

March 27, 2023

Another powerful Pacific late-season storm approaching California

Another powerful Pacific late-season storm is approaching California on Monday. The storm is expected to bring heavy mountain snow, rain, and wind ashore until Wednesday.

March 27, 2023

Former California Democratic mayor guilty of lewd conduct with child sentenced to 7 years in prison

Robert Jacob pleaded no contest to six felony offenses involving sexual misconduct with a minor in January and was found guilty. He began serving his prison sentence Thursday.