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July 25, 2022

Kristin Smart trial: California jury hears from friends about 'creepy' guy at party on night she vanished

Kristin Smart's friends and a fellow partygoer took the stand to describe their last hours with the 19-year-old freshman, who disappeared from her college campus in May 1996.

July 25, 2022

California’s largest wildfire of the year burns near Yosemite

The Oak Fire in California has burned more than 16,000 acres and prompted evacuations and an emergency declaration from California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

July 25, 2022

Eric Swalwell's campaign continues luxury spending, including at upscale Paris hotels and restaurants

California Democrat Eric Swalwell's campaign has continued its luxury spending, dropping thousands more into the likes of Paris hotels and restaurants, flights and other accommodations.

July 25, 2022

California Oak Fire spreads near Yosemite National Park, forces thousands to evacuate

California's Oak Fire has burned more than 15,600 acres of forest land near Yosemite National Park as of late Sunday, forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes.

July 25, 2022

Jason Momoa involved in head-on crash with motorcyclist in California

A motorcyclist crashed head-on into "Aquaman" actor Jason Momoa's Oldsmobile Sunday morning after crossing the center line on a highway in Calabasas, California.

July 24, 2022

California shooting near Golden Gate Bridge leaves one dead and two others injured: police

A shooting in Marin City, California, has left at least one person dead and two others injured, according to police, who say that the status of the two injured is unknown.

July 24, 2022

Gavin Newsom attacks Greg Abbott on gun control with ads touting law letting residents get paid for lawsuits

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is continuing his push into national politics with a series of ads targeting Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on gun control.

July 24, 2022

Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite

California's Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park grew in size Saturday, with Gov. Gavin Newsom calling a state of emergency in Mariposa County due to effects of the fire.

July 23, 2022

Los Angeles DA Gascon pushes gun control amid crime spike, backlash over releasing convicted murderer

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon was slammed on Twitter after praising California Gov. Gavin Newsom's push for more gun control as crime surges in Los Angeles.

July 23, 2022

Yosemite National Park wildfires explode in size, US takes emergency action to save sequoias

A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday forcing the evacuation of thousands of California residents.