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California teen dies during social media stunt on 6th street bridge: Police

May 25, 2023

California teen dies during social media stunt on 6th street bridge: Police

Los Angeles police say a 17-year-old boy slipped and fell to his death this weekend while climbing a Los Angeles bridge in an apparent social media stunt.

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan hopeful Brock Purdy will make Week 1 return: ‘I feel pretty optimistic about that’

May 24, 2023

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan hopeful Brock Purdy will make Week 1 return: ‘I feel pretty optimistic about that’

The San Francisco 49ers are hopeful Brock Purdy will be available for the start of the season. The second-year quarterback said Tuesday he will begin throwing next week.

San Francisco Controller report finds nearly half of commercial sidewalks had feces in 2022

May 24, 2023

San Francisco Controller report finds nearly half of commercial sidewalks had feces in 2022

The San Francisco Controller's office released a report showing city streets and sidewalks were covered in broken glass, feces, litter and graffiti.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

CDC investigates multistate salmonella outbreak linked to cookie dough

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.

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

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.