California News Archives

USCIS provides free virtual information sessions

November 26, 2021 4:30 PM Jonathan Sarabia

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services began different events where people can learn about their different programs including the process…

Firefighters contain a two-acre brush fire in Los Angeles on November 25.

Thousands without power in Southern California as fierce winds fuel potential wildfire threat for 17 million people

November 26, 2021 12:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN More than 70,000 homes and businesses in Southern California lost power on Thanksgiving as the region battles dangerously dry…

How the new redistricting draft could affect Monterey County ag workers

November 23, 2021 11:38 AM Lisa Principi

Monterey County leaders are expressing disappointment over a redistricting draft that would essentially split the Salinas Valley in half.…

Newsom administration visits Hollister to announce new housing for farmworkers

November 16, 2021 1:01 PM Melody Waintal

Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration visited Hollister on Tuesday to work with local leaders about creating housing for migrant farmworkers and…

California District Attorneys Association say there’s a lack of minority attorneys

November 11, 2021 11:39 AM Jonathan Sarabia

For several years, studies show there’s been a lack of minority representation among attorneys across the country and the…

Sea otters vaccinated for COVID-19 at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

November 8, 2021 11:58 AM Lisa Principi

The sea otters who call the Monterey Bay Aquarium home are rolling up their invisible sleeves to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.…

Gov. Gavin Newsom to make a first public appearance in two weeks in Monterey

November 9, 2021 11:29 AM Melody Waintal, Stephanie Aceves

Governor Gavin Newsom is scheduled to appear for the first time in nearly two weeks for the 2021 Economic Summit in…

Bird droppings from the growing goose population is ruffling more than a few feathers in Foster City. Now City Hall is getting involved but not everyone agrees on the solution.

Droppings from growing goose population pose health problem for Bay Area residents

November 9, 2021 12:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Maria Medina Click here for updates on this story FOSTER CITY, California (KPIX) — Bird droppings from the growing…

The Justice Department told attorneys representing families separated at the US southern border under the Trump administration that the reported settlement figures "are higher than anywhere that settlement can land."

Border crossings brace for long lines when travel ban lifts

November 7, 2021 12:51 PM Associated Press

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Communities on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border are preparing for heavy traffic and long waits on Monday. That’s when…

Gas prices are sky high and Bank of America warns $120-a-barrel oil is on the way.

Average US price of gas jumps by 5 cents over past 2 weeks

November 7, 2021 9:43 AM Associated Press

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped by 5 cents over the past two weeks, to $3.49 per gallon. The price…

California police shoot, wound man with paintball gun

October 31, 2021 10:14 AM Associated Press

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California police officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old man after he allegedly pointed a firearm — which…

Sacramento sheriff’s deputy hits, kills pedestrian

October 30, 2021 1:18 PM Associated Press

ELK GROVE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputy hit a pedestrian who later died from their injuries at a hospital.…

A researcher with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance holds California condor lab specimens.

2 California condors reproduced asexually, scientists say — a first recorded for that species

October 30, 2021 10:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Jason Hanna and Alexandra Meeks, CNN Two captive female California condors each produced a chick asexually years ago — the only such…

Inmates must be vaccinated to see visitors in state prison, CDCR says

October 27, 2021 5:43 PM Melody Waintal

The State Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announces inmates at state prisons participating in in-person visitations must be vaccinated…

Vaccinating kids aged 5-11 for COVID: What parents should know

October 27, 2021 11:38 AM Lisa Principi

An independent FDA advisory panel has voted to authorize a lower dose of the Pfizer Covid vaccine for kids ages 5-11, making the vaccine one step…

If you’ve been affected by the power outages, you may be eligible for SNAP or CalFresh benefits

October 25, 2021 12:52 PM Melody Waintal

California residents in 14 counties affected by the extreme winds and power shutoffs could be eligible for SNAP or CalFresh benefits.…

See where the rainstorm is affecting the Central Coast

October 24, 2021 2:29 PM Melody Waintal

From debris flow to power outages, we’ve provided a list of maps where you can see where the weather has affected power lines and traffic in your…

Supply chain issues affecting catering companies ahead of holiday season

October 24, 2021 11:00 AM Max Tarlton

As the holidays approach, catering businesses are preparing for their busiest time of the year.

However, supply chain issues are causing concern and…

Chevron is taking steps to shift its business away from fossil fuels as concerns about the climate crisis grow. Pictured is a Chevron gas station in San Francisco

Average US price of gas spikes 13 cents per gallon to $3.44

October 24, 2021 9:48 AM Associated Press

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 13 cents over the past two weeks, to $3.44 per gallon. The price…

Record-breaking storm douses drought-stricken California

October 24, 2021 9:46 AM Associated Press

By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Across Northern California, crews worked to clear streets of toppled trees and branches…