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December 1, 2022

Oakland passes measure to give adult residents $100 voucher to donate to local political campaigns

Oakland, California, voters passed a ballot measure that gives residents of the city $100 "Democracy Dollars" vouchers every two years that they can donate to local political campaigns.

December 1, 2022

CA couple and their dog found dead in creek, likely struck by speeding vehicle

A couple and their dog were all found dead in a California creek. Officials suspect the couple was taking their pet on a walk before they were fatally struck by a speeding car.

December 1, 2022

San Francisco father posts on Nextdoor son ingested fentanyl at park

A San Francisco father says his son is recovering after accidentally ingesting opioids in a public park. KTVU FOX 2 reports. 

December 1, 2022

University of California strike is massive example of how Golden State problems are warning to rest of nation

University of California strike is example of how out-of-control spending adds to state’s looming $25 billion deficit. Problems are warning to nation.

November 30, 2022

Fire onboard USS Abraham Lincoln injures 9 sailors, Navy says

A fire onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier 30 miles off the coast of Southern California has left nine sailors with minor injuries, the Navy says.

November 30, 2022

Family member of California triple murder victims in teen 'catfishing' case speaks out

Family member of the triple homicide victims from southern California last week pleads with parents to know their children's online activity as investigators work to determine exactly what happened.

November 30, 2022

Father suspected of abandoning daughter in CA desert, beating mother to death and throwing her out of car

A father was arrested after allegedly abandoning his 12-year-old daughter at a California desert gas station. He is also accused of killing the mother and dumping her body near a road.

November 30, 2022

CA man admits to firing BB guns in Planned Parenthood drive-by shooting

Richard Royden Chamberlin admitted to firing BB guns at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Pasadena, California. He said he was trying to intimidate abortion providers.

November 30, 2022

CA doctor sentenced for selling fake COVID vaccine cards during height of pandemic

A naturopathic doctor in California was sentenced to nearly three years in prison after pleading guilty to selling fraudulent COVID vaccination cards.

November 30, 2022

LA County fentanyl deaths spike over 1000% in five years

Researchers in California found that LA County fentanyl overdoses spiked over 1000% between 2016 and 2021, with the drug now being present in the majority of overdoses.