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March 22, 2023

California suspect arrested with 2 guns after threatening school, George Gascon declines to charge: police

A California suspect who allegedly posted threats against a school on social media and was allegedly caught carrying stolen guns almost escaped criminal charges.

March 22, 2023

Newsom silent on LA schools strike after 500,000 kids forced to stay home for second day

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is choosing to remain silent on the Los Angeles school workers strike that's likely to shut 500,000 kids out of the classroom for three full days.

March 22, 2023

California school counselor association hosts group for White counselors to 'explore their privilege'

The California Association for School Counselors (CASC) proposed a weekly affinity group encouraging White counselors to 'explore their privilege.'

March 22, 2023

Border agents in California arrest previously deported MS-13 gang member

Border Patrol agents at California's Calexico Port of Entry arrested a 26-year-old MS-13 gang member who was trying to illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border into the country.

March 22, 2023

Former California Dem leader torches Newsom's bid for federal funding to house homeless: 'Political animal'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D., reportedly asked the Biden administration for federal assistance to alleviate the state's spiraling homeless crisis.

March 22, 2023

Mexican man pleads guilty to smuggling migrants after crashing SUV in California, leaving 13 dead

A dozen migrants died after an overloaded SUV was struck by a big-rig while crossing into California from Mexico. A Mexican man pleaded guilty to coordinating the smuggling effort.

March 22, 2023

San Diego Wave sign 15-year-old soccer prodigy, youngest in NWSL history

Melanie Barcenas made history on Tuesday when she became the youngest player ever contracted with the National Women's Soccer League.

March 22, 2023

Dick Van Dyke involved in single-car accident in California

Actor Dick Van Dyke, 97, was involved last Wednesday in a single-vehicle accident in Malibu, California, police say.

March 22, 2023

Red states put tax money to better use than blue states: study

Red states on average use taxpayers' money more effectively to provide superior government services than blue states, according to a new study.

March 21, 2023

California bill would ban police dogs from arrests, crowd control; cites racial bias, trauma

A bill passed in the California Assembly Public Safety Committee moves to ban use of police dogs for arrests, apprehensions, crowd control due to racial bias against Black Americans.