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September 15, 2022

California teacher speaks out after 'queer library' with BDSM/kink exposed: ‘I believe... in what I’m doing'

A California teacher who included sexually explicit materials in her classroom speaks out, stating that 'I believe very much in what I'm doing.'

September 15, 2022

Gov. Gavin Newsom approves court-ordered mental treatment for homeless

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that could force some homeless people with mental issues into court-ordered treatment, which critics argue is cruel.

September 15, 2022

California mom Sherri Papini enduring what 'feels like a life sentence,' lawyer says ahead of sentencing

The married California mother accused of faking her own abduction for more than three weeks in 2016 will be sentenced in federal court on Monday, Sept. 19.

September 15, 2022

California launches new initiative to drive up tourism to Native communities

California has announced a new initiative to attract more tourism to Native communities. The federally funded program aims to tackle COVID's economic impact.

September 15, 2022

California Republican rips Gavin Newsom for blaming energy problems on GOP minority: 'It's asinine'

Rep. David Valadao pushed back on California Gov. Gavin Newsom calling out "stupid" Republican energy policies as the state battles extreme heat and high electricity demand.

September 15, 2022

12-year-old boy charged in California school shooting

A 12-year-old boy was charged in a school shooting case in Oakland, California. The boy injured a fellow student when he accidently fired a gun he brought to campus.

September 15, 2022

2 suspects arrested in connection with burglary at Rep. Karen Bass home: Police

Los Angeles police announced Wednesday that two suspects were arrested in connection with a burglary last week at the Los Angeles home of Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif.

September 14, 2022

San Francisco DA will charge teens as adults only in 'heinous' cases that 'shock conscience' of community

The district attorney in San Francisco will charge teenagers as adults only in "heinous" cases, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said.

September 14, 2022

Los Angeles girl dead, another hospitalized, after suspected fentanyl overdose at Hollywood high school

A Los Angeles high school student died and another girl was hospitalized after they overdosed on pills possibly laced with fentanyl, officials said.

September 14, 2022

Minivan that was stolen with 2-year-old inside retrieved in California

A minivan was stolen with a 2-year-old inside. The mother left her toddler in the running car while she dropped off something at school for an older sibling.