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March 9

At least 40 percent of California teachers plan to quit in the next decade: survey

Teacher shortage crisis affects California as 40% consider leaving education due to financial issues, while nationwide 35% of teachers plan to exit the profession in the next decade.

March 9

California professor calls to abolish identities like 'gay' and 'lesbian' since they 'harm trans people'

Gender professor Brandon Robinson suggested that sexual identities like "gay" or "lesbian" can reinforce gender stereotypes and harm transgender people.

March 9

California House Republican announces he's leaving GOP immediately, thinning slim majority

Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said he’s registering as “no party preference" amid redistricting turmoil but will caucus with the GOP to keep his committee assignments.

March 8

Iran-born winemaker 'thrilled' to be in US after fleeing country where alcohol is outlawed

An Oregon winery owner with Iranian roots hopes for freedom in his homeland, where wine is banned. The founder of Maysara Winery and his daughter share thoughts on Iran's future.

March 8

Former SJSU volleyball star opens up on living with trans teammate without knowing athlete's biological sex

Former SJSU volleyball player alleges she unknowingly shared living space and bed with a male, as she lived with a transgender teammate.

March 7

FBI captures Bangladeshi fugitive extradited in massive online child sextortion case

A Bangladeshi man accused of running a massive international sextortion scheme targeting hundreds of minors was extradited from Malaysia to face federal charges.

March 7

Teens inspired by ‘Scream’ recorded ‘first kill’ plot before stabbing classmate to death

A buried videotape revealed the disturbing truth behind Cassie Jo Stoddart's murder - her teen friends documented their deadly plans in shocking detail.

March 7

'Utterly unaffordable': Study reveals how deep blue city's minimum wage law is ravaging key industry

Los Angeles hotels reportedly cut 650 jobs as new minimum wage law takes effect, with more layoffs expected as wages rise to $30 per hour by 2028.

March 6

California Rep Darrell Issa to retire, endorses Jim Desmond to succeed him

California Rep. Darrell Issa announced his retirement after 25 years and endorsed San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond for the newly redrawn 48th District seat.

March 6

Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies after medical evacuation mission off Washington coast turns tragic

U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Tyler Jaggers died after being injured during a medical evacuation mission off Cape Flattery, Washington.