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Fire at Historic San Francisco Building Prompts Major Emergency Response

A fire at a historic San Francisco building prompted a major response on Thursday.

Former Dodger Julio UrĂ­as Ordered to Treatment Program After Pleading No Contest to Domestic Battery

Julio UrĂ­as was placed on probation and ordered to take a domestic violence treatment course in lieu of jail time for misdemeanor charges of battery of his wife.

Bay Area Man Drowns Attempting to Swim Across Alameda Creek

Authorities lowered the creek's water level during the rescue attempt.

How a 'Death Trap' for Fish in California's Water System Is Limiting the Pumping of Supplies

As California pumps water south, an elaborate operation focuses on rescuing fish. Lately, more fish have been arriving, forcing the state to pump less water.

Panda Express Is the Latest to Be Hacked. What to Do When Your Personal Data Are Exposed

Its not uncommon for companies and service providers to experience data breaches. Experts say there are steps you can take to protect your information if you were part of a breach.

In Oregon, Medicaid Is Buying People Air Conditioners

Oregon has started providing air conditioners, air purifiers and power banks to help some of its Medicaid recipients cope with soaring heat, smoky skies and other dangers of climate change.

UCLA Violence Changes the Picture on CA Campus Protests

Counter-protesters attack an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles on May 1, 2024. Photo by David Swanson, Reuters

Los Políticos De California Enfrentan Amenazas Y Algunos Quieren Utilizar El Dinero De La Campaña Para Protegerse

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California Politicians Face Rampant Threats. Some Want to Use Campaign Cash for Protection

With continuing concerns about political violence, a bill would allow candidates and elected officials to use campaign donations for security expenses. Gov. Newsom vetoed a similar bill last year.

LA Quality of Life Is at a Record Low, Survey Shows. Why Political Leaders Shouldn’t Ignore That

Some local officials may simply ignore the results of UCLA’s annual quality-of-life survey of Los Angeles, which reported the lowest score in its nine years. The better response would be to dig deeper into the results because there is policy …

Are Tesla Superchargers Really Open to Other EVs in California? It's Complicated

Non-Tesla EV drivers will want to double-check their routes before planning a road trip that relies on the Supercharger network. Not all California locations are open to other makes of EVs yet.

As Court Overturns a Lot-Splitting Law, SB 9, One Early Adopter Asks Why

After an L.A. County judge declared SB 9 unconstitutional, Sam Andreano, who took advantage of the program by splitting his Whittier property in half, is wondering why.

'I've Been Terrified.' Student Fears Triggered by Israel-Palestinian Conflict Skyrocket

Fears among college students triggered by the Israel-Palestinian conflict have skyrocketed, with a new national study showing that 3 million students said they feared for their safety, including the majority who are Jewish and Muslim.

Crime Is a Ballot 'Vulnerability' for California Democrats After Schiff, Bass Break-Ins

Crimes involving Democratic lawmakers has put the spotlight back on public safety in California. The issue could leave Democratic candidates vulnerable in November.

Oversight Inspectors Accuse Sheriff's Department of Retaliation After Reports on Jail Fires

L.A. County Sheriff's Department denies retaliating against Men's Central Jail inmates after oversight report on fires.

An Ambulance, an Empty Lot and a Loophole: One Man's Fight for a Place to Live

Cameron Gordon couldn't afford a rental, so he bought an ambulance to sleep in. He couldn't afford to buy a house, so he bought a vacant lot where he's created a hillside oasis — thanks to a loophole in the …

California Floats Extending Health Insurance Subsidies to All Adult Immigrants

Marisol Pantoja Toribio found a lump in her breast in early January. Uninsured and living in California without legal status and without her family, the usually happy-go-lucky 43-year-old quickly realized how limited her options were.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is Wrong About a Ban on NIH Research About Mass Shootings

"Congress prohibits the NIH from researching the cause of mass shootings."

DIY Gel Manicures May Harm Your Health

A fresh set from the comfort of your own home? DIY gel nails have been all the rage on social media, but the practice could cause you to develop a life-changing allergy. In a TikTok video, creator @alina.gene describes developing …

DIY Gel Manicures May Harm Your Health

A fresh set from the comfort of your own home? DIY gel nails have been all the rage on social media, but the practice could cause you to develop a life-changing allergy. In a TikTok video, creator @alina.gene describes developing …

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