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San Francisco Man Attacked, Left Stranded by Date He Met on Grindr

The 27-year-old attacked and robbed a man he met online, leaving him stranded.

Trump VP Selection Will Be Like 'The Apprentice,' McCarthy Says

Kevin McCarthy, the former Republican House speaker from Bakersfield, predicted former President Trump's selection of a running mate will be like 'The Apprentice.'

California City Sells Downtown Building for Only $1

A recent appraisal of the long-vacant building valued it at $81,000.

Billionaires Sue L.A. For Right to Demolish Marilyn Monroe's House

After a public outcry stopped a billionaire couple from destroying Marilyn Monroe's Brentwood home, the couple is suing to continue with the demolition.

Police Officers Won't Be Forced to Disclose Their Gender Identity to State Officials Following Lawsuit

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta will stop requiring police officers to disclose their own gender identity when they report details of traffic stops to the state.

Phenomenon Spotted by Famous San Francisco Landmark Causes Confusion, Intrigue

It鈥檚 supposed to be visible from at least 12 miles away.

Landlord Sentenced 20 Years in Prison in Murder-for-Hire Plots

A Los Angeles landlord was sentenced to 20 years in prison for murder-for-hire plots and arson to try to kick out tenants.

Knife-Wielding Assailant Is Fatally Shot After Attacking Guard at Hollywood Metro Station

A knife-wielding man was shot and killed after attacking a security guard at a Hollywood Metro station Tuesday morning, according to authorities.

L.A. City's Homelessness Website Falls Short of Goal to Be Transparent, Critics Say

A website meant to make L.A. city's homelessness programs more transparent is 'not user-friendly,' plaintiffs in a lawsuit told the judge who ordered the city to post its invoices.

L.A. County Deputy Arrested for Allegedly Smuggling Heroin Into Jail, Sources Say

L.A. County Deputy Michael Meiser has been arrested for allegedly smuggling heroin into Pitchess Detention Center in Castiac, sources said.

His Dad Gave Him Water on Way to Winning O.C. Marathon. He Got Disqualified for Drinking It

Esteban Prado was disqualified as the winner of the Orange County Marathon after his dad gave him water during the race. He violated the unauthorized assistance rule.

Two Weeks That Staggered UCLA: Protests, Violence, Crackdown Mark 'Dark Chapter'

Here is what we know about the last couple of weeks on campus, based on interviews, recordings, social media and documents.

Amazon and Volvo Team Up on Big Rig Electric Trucks, Rolling Out of Southern California Ports

The rollout of Amazon's big rigs at the L.A. and Long Beach port complex is part of a shift to zero out pollution from trucking in California.

Anger Builds Over Sweeping Change in the Way Most Californians Will Pay for Electricity

With little public debate, state lawmakers passed a complex energy bill that upended how most Californians are billed for electricity.

No Encampments of 10 or More Tents Found Anywhere in San Francisco, City Says

In April, San Francisco saw the fewest tents on city streets in five years.

Bill Could End Holdup for California Research on Psychedelics and Addiction Treatment

California lawmakers could soon clear a logjam that has held up studies related to addiction treatment, psychedelics or other federally restricted drugs.

His Dad Gave Him Water on Way to Winning O.C. Marathon. He Got Disqualified for Drinking It

Esteban Prado was disqualified as the winner of the Orange County Marathon after his dad gave him water during the race. He violated the unauthorized assistance rule.

Did Using Hotel Rooms Put a Dent in CA Homelessness?

Annie Wyley, an intake specialist with Abode, meets with a client hoping for a room at the Radisson Hotel in Oakland as part of Project Roomkey on Feb. 9, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

驴Funcion贸 El Proyecto Roomkey? Una Nueva Evaluaci贸n Muestra Los Resultados Del Programa Para Dar Refugios a Personas Sin Hogar Por COVID en California

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California Schools Can鈥檛 Keep Pace With Utility Bills. Solar Energy Offers a Needed Lifeline

New regulations made new solar installations financially unviable for school districts where utility bills remain a top budget expense. A legislative fix, Senate Bill 1374, could help restore the incentives.

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