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January 5, 2023

Oil spill in CA creek originated from well dug in 1882

Oil that was found in a California creek last weekend has been traced back to a well built in 1882. A team has managed the spill by damming the oil.

January 5, 2023

California storm leaves at least 1 dead, brings dangerous flooding and powerful winds

A life-threatening storm knocked out power for tens of thousands of homes and businesses in California, brought dangerous flooding and left a young child dead.

January 4, 2023

California sheriff’s office shows exactly why no driver should ignore road closed signs

The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office in California recounted a handful of flood rescue missions they completed and told the public to not ignore road closed signs while driving.

January 4, 2023

California looking to pay reparations to 600 people who were forcibly sterilized by the state

California is looking to provide 600 people with $15,000 in reparations after the state sterilized people against their will as part of two different programs.

January 4, 2023

Union Pacific railroad ordered to improve service so it can deliver grain to CA livestock

Federal regulators said Union Pacific railroad must improve its service so that California livestock can receive its grain in a timely manner.

January 4, 2023

Machete-wielding California man who held 12-year-old, attacked deputies is shot and killed

Deputies in Riverside County, California, shot and killed a suspect who had barricaded himself in a home with his girlfriend's 12-year-old child and a machete.

January 4, 2023

LA County to pay $20M to acquire a Black family’s seized land again

Los Angeles County is planning to buy back a Black family’s land that was once seized through eminent domain. The family will receive nearly $20 million from the California county.

January 4, 2023

CA police officer will not face charges for accidentally killing bystander

A California police officer who accidently killed a bystander will not face criminal charges. The officer shot a bullet that ricocheted and fatally struck the bystander.

January 4, 2023

California arsonists set themselves on fire while attacking business, video shows

A video captured in Bakersfield, California, shows two suspected arsonists setting themselves on fire while attacking a business early Monday.

January 4, 2023

San Francisco braces for potentially life-threatening bomb cyclone that could bring flooding, winds, mudslides

An approaching atmospheric river is threatening to bring widespread flooding, whipping winds and heavy rains and snowfall to northern California this week.