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Facing Budget Woes, Santa Clara County Offers Low-Cost Neutering to Boost Revenue

Santa Clara County leaders are facing their most uncertain financial crisis since the pandemic, and they’re turning every stone for ideas on wrangling extra money. That includes, for the first time, spaying and neutering pets.The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved …

Monday Morning's Rain Won't Last, Forecasters Say, but the Chill Will

Weather forecasters expect a quarter- to a half-inch of precipitation Sunday and Monday, likely not enough to affect wildfire burn areas.

A Change of Mind: How COVID’s Mental Health Impacts Transformed California’s Schools

WHEN SCHOOLS SHUTTERED five years ago, many students like Benjamin Olaniyi turned to their phones to find connection during a profoundly unsettling and isolating time.“Social media made us feel more connected with the world,” said Olaniyi, who is now a …

Driver Dies After Collision With Fire Truck in Pacoima

Authorities said a Los Angeles City Fire Department engine collided with a Toyota Corolla on Sunday when the car tried to turn in front of it in Pacoima.

New Bill Introduced in Congress to Fund Research on Effects of Wildfire Smoke on Winegrapes

A new bill in Congress proposes to use federal funds to research the impacts of wildfire smoke exposure on grapevines and vineyards, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., said when the bill was introduced earlier this month. The Smoke Exposure Research …

Man Faces Life in Prison for Holding Family Hostage During Bay Area Home Invasion

A 34-year-old man was convicted for a home invasion in Lafayette.

Did You Buy a Lottery Ticket in Anaheim? You May Now Be a Multimillionaire

A single ticket recently sold at the convenience store matches all 5 numbers and the Powerball from Saturday's drawing, the California Lottery announced.

Comedian Paul Rodriguez Arrested, Accused of Narcotics Possession in Burbank

Comedian Paul Rodriguez was arrested after police allegedly found narcotics in his vehicle Friday night in Burbank.

Applying for CalFresh Food Aid Is Complicated. California Colleges Are Trying to Make It Easier

Work part-time, don’t but earn too much. Enroll in college at least part-time, but be ready to miss class or work for an interview. Wait hours on the phone for your interview, then months for your paperwork to be processed. …

California Firefighter's Body Found 3 Months After Disappearance

A 29-year-old firefighter was reported missing in Dec. 2024 after going out diving.

The Body of Missing LAFD Firefighter Connor J. Lees Has Been Found

The body of missing firefighter Connor Lees was found in Long Beach, four months after he went missing during a recreational dive.

Digging Into DOGE: Free Speech Group Seeks Access to Musk’s Federal Department Emails

A San Rafael nonprofit corporation Friday brought suit in federal court in San Francisco to force the disclosure of emails from Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency, the agency informally known as DOGE.The First Amendment Coalition, self-described as …

Tesla Cybertruck Vandalism Caught on Surveillance Footage at Bay Area Home

A second Tesla Cybertruck was vandalized in Novato this month, police said.

California-Mexico Border, Once Overwhelmed, Now Nearly Empty

Trump's immigration crackdown has slowed migrant crossings to a near halt. Humanitarian aid groups, with few people to serve, are closing down operations at the border.

Early Prison Release of Former Danville Police Officer Draws Protest From Victims’ Families

Activists and victims’ family members held a rally outside the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office in Martinez on Friday to protest the early release of former Danville police officer Andrew Hall.Hall was sentenced to six years in state prison in …

L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy Shoots Man in West Hollywood

The man was shot at the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard, home to the busy West Hollywood Gateway mall.

San Jose Fire Will Start Charging a First Responder Fee for Emergency Medical Care

City leaders have approved a fee program allowing the San Jose Fire Department’s emergency medical services to collect payments from people they treat.Fire Chief Robert Sapien said San Jose needs to join the 23 fire agencies across California that already …

White House Ordered Firing of L.A. Federal Prosecutor on Ex-Fatburger CEO Case, Sources Say

Adam Schleifer, a longtime financial fraud prosecutor, was dismissed from the U.S. Attorney's office in L.A. on Friday. He was pursuing charges against the former CEO of Fatburger, a Trump supporter, for alleged financial fraud.

‘This Will Make Our Town Uninhabitable’: The Long-Awaited Delta Tunnel Puts Fear in Locals

CHANGE TENDS TO come at a creeping pace, if at all, in the Sacramento River community of Hood. Families that settled in this Delta outpost generations ago remain today, and pear orchards planted decades ago are still the region’s signature …

Photos: Hair Goes Flying at 22nd St. Baldrick's Fundraiser in L.A. To Fight Childhood Cancer

Members of the L.A. police and fire departments took part in the St. Baldrick's fundraiser, with members having their heads shaved in solidarity with child cancer patients.

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