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February 28, 2023

San Francisco reparations panel on how it decided on $5M per Black person: ‘There wasn’t a math formula'

A San Francisco reparations panel says it did not use a "math formula" to arrive at its recommendation to give $5 million in reparations to every qualifying Black resident.

February 28, 2023

Many zoos in US phasing out elephants while others embark on breeding projects

Some zoos in the U.S. are phasing out elephants due to the complexity of the animals while others are breeding them to ensure future generations of zoo elephants.

February 28, 2023

If you think Gavin Newsom has a political future, just ask these folks fleeing California

Gavin Newsom is expected to be maneuvering to run for the Democrat nomination for president.

February 27, 2023

San Diego Border Patrol seizes massive quantity of deadly, powerful drug, arrests three during traffic stop

Border Patrol agents in the San Diego Sector seized 232 pounds of fentanyl with a street value of about $3 million from a single vehicle, officials announced on Monday.

February 27, 2023

California gas prices drive restauranteurs to brink of closing as needed relief may be on the way

California gas companies announced some relief on astronomical prices as many restauranteurs face hard decisions to raise prices or close shop.

February 27, 2023

Trans child molester Hannah Tubbs crafted new female identity in jailhouse call with dad, sources say

Jailhouse phone calls reveal Hannah Tubbs discussing the selection of her new identity with her father in January as the convicted child molester faces a murder charge.

February 27, 2023

26 arrested during CA gang crackdown after 6 killed in mass shooting, including teen mother and baby

Over a dozen people were arrested in California during a four-day gang sweep. The gang crackdown stemmed from a mass shooting incident that killed six people.

February 27, 2023

Southern Plains surveys damage following series of tornadoes; winter storms will continue to move through CA

The United States Southern Plains were hit with a series of tornados over the weekend. California has been dealing with winter storms and will continue to do so.

February 27, 2023

'Even Democrats' are 'fed up' with San Francisco says New York Times op-ed: 'Our own worst enemy'

Sequoia Capital's Michael Moritz wrote in an op-ed for the New York Times on Monday that even Democrats like himself were fed up with San Francisco.

February 27, 2023

Stop punishing gifted students: War on merit, honors programs is hurting Black children, others

Merit-based programs offer a solution to boost the participation of Blacks, racial minorities and disadvantaged kids in disciplines such as the sciences.