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Un Niño De California Da Positivo a La Gripe Aviar Y Es El Primer Caso No Adquirido a Través De Ganado Infectado

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A California Child Tested Positive for Bird Flu. Here’s Why This Case Is Different

Bird flu has been spreading among dairy workers in California’s Central Valley, jumping from cows to people. A new suspected case in the Bay Area came from an unknown source.

California's Drug Task Force Halts Entry of an Estimated $11.9 Million in Fentanyl, Governor Says

Last month, the California National Guard's Counterdrug Task Force seized 1.7 million fentanyl pills. This comes after Gov. Gavin Newsom double the task force staff in June.

California Cities Planned to Shut Off Gas in New Buildings, but a Lawsuit Turned It Back On. Now What?

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here.When Berkeley stopped enforcing its much-watched ban on gas appliances in new construction earlier this 


Erratic Driver Hits, Kills NorCal USPS Worker, Police Say

An SUV driver hit a USPS worker outside his vehicle on Monday, police said.

Oakland Municipal Workers’ Union Tell City Leaders Not to Cut Services to Balance Budget

A coalition of Oakland municipal employee unions are calling on city leaders to protect jobs and services in the face of a massive budget deficit.During a news conference on the steps of Oakland City Hall on Monday morning, labor leaders 


FTC, Indiana Residents Pressure State to Block Hospital Merger

Indiana residents and federal officials are urging state health regulators to stop two rival hospitals in Terre Haute from merging. The deal, if approved, would leave residents with a hospital monopoly.

Pass the Remote: as ‘Wicked’ Flies Onto the Big Screen, Check Out More Great Movie Musicals

One of the most anticipated movie musicals in years, “Wicked,” swoops into theaters this week. It’s not just delightful, it’s directed by someone who grew up in the Bay Area, Jon M. Chu. The Palo Alto native and “Crazy Rich 


DA Price Concedes in AlCo Recall Election, Defends Record on Criminal Justice Reform

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on Monday conceded defeat in the recall election that has removed her from office.Thirteen days after the Nov. 5 contest — which she is currently losing by a vote of about 63% to 37% 


Gavin Newsom Se Comprometió a Publicar Sus Declaraciones De Impuestos Cada Año Pero No Lo Ha Hecho Desde 2020

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Judge 'Troubled' by Danny Masterson's Attorneys Tracking Down Jurors After Rape Trial

Attorneys working to appeal Danny Masterson's rape conviction approached jurors at their homes and workplaces despite a judge's order meant to limit information about their identities, according to recent court filings.

'She Didn't Feel Safe': Hawaii Woman Sent Cryptic Texts Before California Disappearance

"We started getting texts saying that she didn't feel safe."

Gavin Newsom Pledged to Release His Tax Returns Every Year. The Last One Was for 2020

Gov. Newsom just bought a $9 million house in Marin County, but his sources of income haven’t been made public recently. He had pledged to release his tax returns.

Newsom Proclaims Apprenticeship Week, Touts State’s Leadership in Workforce Dev’t

Gov. Gavin Newsom has officially proclaimed Apprenticeship Week in California, calling the state a national leader in increasing the number and type of apprenticeships offered.Apprenticeship Week began Sunday in the state and will run through Saturday, the governor’s office said. 


Just 102 Votes Separate Candidates in Nation's Closest House Race, With More Ballots to Count

Democrat Derek Tran is leading Republican Rep. Michelle Steel by 102 votes in what's become the tightest House race in the nation.

L.A. Sheriff's Deputy Avoids Jail in Shooting Death of Suicidal Man

An L.A. County sheriff's deputy will avoid jail time after pleading guilty to one count of assault in the March 2021 shooting of David Ordaz Jr., whose family vehemently opposed the plea deal.

317 Pairs of ‘Ghost Shoes’ Outside City Hall Memorializes Decade of SF Traffic Fatalities

Someone is killed in a vehicle collision in San Francisco on average about once every 12 days. On Sunday, many of those victims were remembered with a temporary memorial made of 317 pairs of white painted “ghost shoes” on the 


Work Begins Wednesday on Improvements to Stockton Animal Shelter; Public Ceremony Set

Stockton officials are preparing to break ground this week on upcoming improvements to the city’s animal shelter.A ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Animal Shelter facility at 1575 S. Lincoln St., city officials said. The public 


San Mateo Sheriff Corpus Responds to Calls for Resignation: ‘I Am Not Going Anywhere’

Five Congressional and state leaders from San Mateo County have called upon embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus to resign, saying her continued tenure impacts public safety.“The turmoil that is engulfing the sheriff’s office is continuing to damage the organization and its 


Foes of Raising CA Minimum Wage Declare Victory

Part-time employee Adriana Ruiz works on an order at a Wendy's restaurant in Fountain Valley, on June 20, 2024. Photo by Jae Hong, AP Photo

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