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January 31, 2022

California to dismantle America's largest death row at San Quentin State Prison

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is moving to dismantle the United States' largest death row at San Quentin State Prison. The aim is to turn the section into a "positive, healing environment.”

January 31, 2022

Newsom, California Dem leaders defy state's own universal mask mandate at Rams-49ers game

Gov. Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and San Francisco Mayor London Breed spotted maskless at Rams-49ers game despite state's indoor mask mandate.

January 31, 2022

Universal health care bill faces deadline in California

California Democrats must decide Monday whether to advance a bill that would make the government pay for everybody’s health care in the nation’s most populous state.

January 30, 2022

California jewelry store owner takes matters into his own hands and stops smash-and-grab attempt

A San Bruno, California jewelry store owner took matters into his own hands and stopped would-be smash-and-grab robbers from taking any merchandise.

January 30, 2022

LA councilman proposes pay cut for elected leaders if homeless encampments are not banned

Los Angeles councilman introduces a proposed ballot measure that would dock pay to city leaders if homelessness isn't sufficiently addressed.

January 30, 2022

Cannabis may impair driving ability for up to 4 hours, study finds

Cannabis can impair a person’s ability to drive up to 4 hours after the drug is used, according to a recent study.

January 30, 2022

California taco vendor attacked by competitor on video gets huge show of support

A viral vandalism video involving a taco vendor in Whittier, California, has led to an arrest of a competing street vendor.

January 30, 2022

San Diego Zoo’s Skyfari ride vandalized, stranding 100-plus riders, police say; 4 suspects arrested

More than 100 riders were stuck on the San Diego Zoo’s "Skyfari Aerial Tram" gondola ride Saturday in what authorities said was a case of suspected vandalism.

January 29, 2022

LA area city council member pushes to ditch liberal DA because he's 'not doing his job'

A Los Angeles area city council member is proposing that his individual city takes over the prosecution of misdemeanor crimes, since the county district attorney is declining to prosecute various misdemeanors.

January 29, 2022

Missing Nevada woman found dead in California

Police discovered Kathleen "Kathy" Griffin dead in California after being reported missing Tuesday. Griffin was last seen driving a Junkee Clothing Exchange & Antiques van in Reno, Nevada.