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November 10, 2023

California driver charged in fatal wrong-way crash that killed Los Angeles sheriff's recruit

A California man is facing vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving charges for a November 2022 crash that killed a Los Angeles sheriff's recruit and injured 24 others.

November 10, 2023

San Francisco municipal workers demand city act after facing assaults, violent threats on streets

San Francisco municipal workers are imploring the city's Board of Supervisors to do something about violent threats and abuse they face in the city.

November 10, 2023

Future of California nuclear plant uncertain 1 year after judge extended operations until 2030

More than a year after California endorsed a proposal to extend the lifespan of its last nuclear power plant, disputes continue to swirl about safety risks and costs.

November 10, 2023

WH officials confirm date, location for Biden's US meeting with Chinese President Xi

President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet later this month in the San Francisco Bay Area.

November 10, 2023

San Francisco officials see upcoming APEC trade summit as a chance to revive city's declining image

As San Francisco prepares for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ summit on Saturday, some officials are pushing back against what they consider an unfair image of the city.

November 10, 2023

University of Washington investigation discovers race was wrongly considered in faculty hire

The University of Washington's investigation into the psychology department found race was considered as a factor in the hiring of an assistant professor.

November 10, 2023

Colorado mom poses as 9-year-old to text school-sanctioned crisis line, ‘sickened’ by responses

A Colorado mom and parental rights advocate who posed as a 9-year-old to text a crisis line promoted in schools called the subsequent conversation "alarming."

November 9, 2023

California transit bus crashes into seafood restaurant, more than a dozen injured

A Southern California transit bus crashed into a building Thursday, crushing a car and injuring at least 14 people, authorities said.

November 9, 2023

Los Angeles to pay $8M to man jailed for over a decade on erroneous robbery conviction

The city of Los Angeles has reached an $8 million settlement with Ruben Martinez Jr., who spent 12 years in prison for a series of robberies he did not commit.

November 9, 2023

From Hollywood to auto work, organized labor is flexing its muscles. Where do unions stand today?

Amidst a tight labor market, unions are striking, and seeing successes across the country, despite a historically low rate of unionization in the US labor force.