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September 5, 2022

Black bear cools off in California homeowner's pool over hot Labor Day weekend

A California homeowner described being shocked when he spotted a black bear cooling off in his pool over Labor Day weekend as the summer heat swelled in the area.

September 5, 2022

Northern California wildfire evacuation orders lifted as nearby blaze grows

Evacuation orders were lifted in the area of northern California impacted by the Mill Fire. The Mountain Fire has spread over 10,000 acres, according to Cal Fire.

September 5, 2022

California wildfire: Sheriff confirms 2 found dead due to Mill Fire

The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office said two women were found dead due to the wildfire burning in northern California known as the so-called Mill fire.

September 3, 2022

Californians plagued with feet-eating 'mini-shark' bugs

Excirolana chiltoni, a tiny species of marine isopod, has been biting people's feet in the shallows of California beaches, drawing blood.

September 3, 2022

California wildfire sets homes ablaze, forces evacuations

A California wildfire has threatened northern communities, injuring several people and forcing evacuations. Multiple homes were destroyed in Mill Fire on Friday.

September 2, 2022

California laundromat owner targeted by thieves pushes for more police; ‘crime escalating exponentially’

The owner of a California laundromat that was targeted by thieves pushed for more police officers to address crime and attacks against people of Asian descent.

September 2, 2022

Juvenile defendant sentenced to 7 years for fatally stabbing an elderly hiker

A man was sentenced to seven years for fatally stabbing an elderly hiker in San Diego when he was 17. He will be sent to the juvenile division in California’s prison system.

September 2, 2022

California county bans non-lethal crowd control munitions including rubber bullets, bean bags

A Northern California county will ban rubber bullets, bean bags and other less-lethal munition when crowd controlling. The restrictions are part of a police brutality settlement case.

September 2, 2022

Kristin Smart California trial juror sobs during testimony about suspected burial in soil disturbance: Report

Juries on the trial for Paul and Ruben Flores heard testimony from an expert about soil disturbances and signs of a possible burial on Ruben Flores' property.

September 2, 2022

California state AG refuses to crack down on illegal fireworks causing wildfires, damage

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has opted against taking action in response to requests from state municipalities urging him to prosecute the illegal fireworks trade.