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September 14, 2023

California lawmakers give final approval to bill allowing legislative workers to form a labor union

A bill that would allow workers in the California Legislature to organize their first labor union was given final approval Wednesday. The legislation will now head to Newsom.

September 14, 2023

Teen driver in CA accused of intentionally striking cyclists in 3 separate collisions, killing elderly man

Police in California have arrested a teenager suspected of intentionally driving into several cyclists in three separate collisions. A 70-year-old man also died from one of the crashes.

September 14, 2023

Wave of Nevada teachers calling in sick ruled as an illegal strike, according to judge

An unprecedented number of teacher absences have caused several schools to close near Las Vegas, Nevada. A judge ruled that the event was clearly a union strike over their contracts.

September 14, 2023

California suspect accused of raping prostitutes arrested in Utah; police looking for more victims

Ivan Romo, 25, was arrested in Salt Lake County, Utah, on Wednesday in connection to multiple rape cases out of Modesto, California, police said.

September 14, 2023

Irvine police administer Narcan to puppy they say was overdosing

Officers gave the dog a dose of Narcan, and she immediately began to recover. An IPD officer quickly transported the dog to an emergency veterinarian for treatment. (Irvine Police Department / LOCAL NEWS X /TMX)

September 13, 2023

Idaho judge hears arguments after defense and prosecution in Kohberger case want cameras out of courtroom

An Idaho judge heard arguements on Wednesday after Bryan Kohberger's defense team filed a motion to remove cameras from being in the courtroom.

September 13, 2023

California lawmakers pass child sex trafficking bill after stalling from Democratic opposition

A bill to make child sex trafficking a serious felony in California passed the state Legislature on Wednesday.

September 13, 2023

California police arrest alleged drunken horseman for DUI: 'impaired riding'

A California man was arrested by the state Highway Patrol for allegedly riding a horse while intoxicated after an officer saw him in the saddle with an open container of alcohol.

September 13, 2023

California school board president rips state's teachers union, calls for 'more faith-based site reps'

A recording was leaked showing a California school board president criticizing the California Teachers Association and calling for more Christians to be involved in the union.

September 13, 2023

Romney uses Biden's own words against him, calls for president to join him in retirement: 'Time to transition'

Republican Utah Sen. Mitt Romney called for President Biden and former President Donald Trump to join him in retirement by dropping their bids for president.