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July 20, 2022

Endangered California condors released in Redwood National and State Parks for first time since 1892

Four critically endangered California condors have been reintroduced to the Northern California redwoods, thanks to the efforts of the area's native Yurok Tribe.

July 20, 2022

California's capital outpaces San Francisco in homeless population as violent crime skyrockets in Bay Area

Recently released data shows that Sacramento's homeless population has grown larger than that of San Francisco, as local politicians pass the buck on violent crime in the Bay Area.

July 20, 2022

San Diego parents furious as schools return to mask mandates and remote classes: 'We need new leadership'

Parents are outraged after the San Diego school board president said students uncomfortable wearing a mask should 'not return' amid the policy reversal

July 20, 2022

California woman dressed as nurse in attempt to steal baby from hospital

Jesenea Miron disguised herself as a nurse in an attempt to steal a newborn baby from a California hospital last week, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

July 19, 2022

Housing: Blue states make it ‘difficult to build,’ red states ‘allow’ markets to meet demand, says NYT podcast

NYT's Ezra Klein Show published an episode that featured economist Jenny Schuetz. During the podcast, Schuetz said "blue states" have a housing affordability problem.

July 19, 2022

Taxpayers on hook as Gascon brings in nation's highest-paid attorney in legal battle with his own prosecutors

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon, facing a recall effort, is paying one of America's top lawyers, Neal Katyal, in the legal fight against his own deputies.

July 19, 2022

Stabbing at San Francisco airport 4 days after bomb threat

Police announced the arrest of a stabbing suspect at the San Francisco International Airport on Tuesday, four days after a bomb threat evacuation.

July 19, 2022

Kristin Smart case: California trials for Paul Flores, father 'unexpectedly' delayed on second day, court says

The long-awaited trials for the father and son accused in connection with the death of California college student Kristin Smart were unexpectedly delayed on Tuesday.

July 19, 2022

Kristin Smart California trial: Paul Flores', father's attorneys try to poke holes in decades-old murder case

Opening statements continue on Tuesday in the trial involving Paul Flores, the man accused of killing college student Kristin Smart in 1996, and his father, Ruben Flores.

July 19, 2022

San Diego school board president says students must wear mask or don't bother returning to school

The school board president at San Diego Unified district said students who are uncomfortable wearing masks should not return to school, noting that there will be online options.