California News Archives

Monarch butterflies are clustering along coastal California. Here’s where to find them

November 8, 2023 12:47 PM FOX 35

By Sara Sedillo They are back! The ever-so-mysterious invertebrates that cluster in masses, revealing a brilliant burst of orange and black. The…

Beheaded Santa Rosa woman being remembered as loving woman who adored her grandchildren

November 7, 2023 2:58 PM FOX 35

By Sharon Song SANTA ROSA, Calif. – The family of a 64-year-old Santa Rosa woman, who was beheaded, allegedly by her grandson, was being…

Captain found guilty of ‘seaman’s manslaughter’ in boat fire that killed 34 off California coast

November 6, 2023 5:11 PM Associated Press

By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A scuba dive boat captain was convicted Monday of criminal negligence in the deaths of 34…

Nearly a dozen tuberculosis cases linked to Northern California casino in past 5 years; testing urged

November 6, 2023 4:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A casino in Northern California has been linked to 11 tuberculosis cases over the past five years,…

Google, Lendlease axe plans for $15 billion development in Bay Area

November 5, 2023 2:40 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 04 NOV 23 18:35 ET Updated: 05 NOV 23 16:31 ET By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Alphabet’s Google has scrapped a development…

Arab Muslim student struck in hit-and-run as Stanford University investigates spate of hate crime incidents

November 5, 2023 1:22 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 04 NOV 23 18:46 ET Updated: 04 NOV 23 22:00 ET By Raja Razek, Keith Allen and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — At least five…

California’s high-speed rail project advances though cost jumped to $128B

November 4, 2023 5:45 PM FOX 35

The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board received an update on its high-speed electric rail project on Thursday as it moves…

Shuman Hearthouse will soon open its doors to help homeless women and families in Monterey

November 3, 2023 6:21 PM Ana Torrea

Ana Torrea, KION MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Starting November 7, some people will start moving into Shuman Hearthouse. Homelessness is an ongoing…

San Jose officer fired after sending racially biased, ‘disgusting’ messages, police say

November 4, 2023 1:26 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 04 NOV 23 14:09 ET Updated: 04 NOV 23 14:12 ET By Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — A San Jose, California, police officer is “no…

Santa Rosa man accused of decapitating relative, taking head is in custody

November 3, 2023 3:41 PM FOX 35

By O. Gloria Okorie SANTA ROSA, Calif. – The man accused of decapitating his relative and taking the head has been arrested, Santa Rosa…

California is 100% drought free

November 4, 2023 12:58 PM FOX 35

California is 100% drought-free for the first time in over three years, according to the California Drought Monitor. Roughly 5% of…

Milk carton shortage hits school lunchrooms in New York, California and other states, USDA says

November 3, 2023 4:58 PM Associated Press

By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer The tiny, half-pint cartons of milk served with millions of school lunches nationwide may soon be scarce in some…

Tupac Shakur Way: Oakland shows California love by renaming street for rap legend

November 3, 2023 3:04 PM Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland on Friday showed a lot of California love for the late, legendary hip hop artist and rapper Tupac Shakur…

“It just feels excessive at this point”: PG&E rate increase vote delayed

November 3, 2023 1:00 PM KION546 News Team

BY TORI APODACA YOLO COUNTY – About 16 million people across Northern California will have to wait to see how much more they will be paying for…

Los Gatos nudist resort Lupin Lodge hits the real estate market

November 1, 2023 11:59 AM KPIX

A one-of-a-kind property just went on the market in the South Bay. It’s not a single-family home or an office building: It’s a nudist resort. Lupin…

Court documents allege former MLB player Dan Serafini along with accomplice Samantha Scott shot his father-in-law and mother-in-law during a home burglary in 2021.

Tahoe couple shot by former MLB player son-in-law Dan Serafini during burglary with accomplice, court docs say

November 1, 2023 8:04 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 01 NOV 23 09:00 ET By Tamara Richter Click here for updates on this story PLACER COUNTY, California…

Human remains stuffed in a suitcase found in Lake Merritt

October 31, 2023 3:43 PM FOX 35

By Henry Lee and KTVU staff OAKLAND, Calif. (KION-TV)- Human remains stuffed in a suitcase were found in Lake Merritt Tuesday morning, the Oakland…

Federal judge blocks California ban on gun shows at county fairs

October 31, 2023 2:00 PM KPIX

A federal judge on Monday blocked California’s ban on gun shows at county fairs, ruling that the state is violating the rights of sellers and…

Marina Police warning families to check candy packaging when kids are out trick or treating

October 30, 2023 4:07 PM Ana Torrea

Ana Torrea, KION MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Salinas man is in jail after being caught with dozens of marijuana edibles that look just like Halloween…

‘A Million Miles away’: From farmworker to NASA astronaut

October 30, 2023 12:22 PM FOX 35

BY LaMonica Peters and KTVU staff SAN JOSE, Calif. – Jose Hernandez is known as the first former migrant worker to fly in space as an…

San Jose police arrest 15-year-old after hit-and-run kills pregnant mom, baby

October 30, 2023 11:04 AM FOX 35

Written by KTVU Staff SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Jose police on Monday said they’ve arrested a 15-year-old following a hit-and-run in a stolen…

New San Francisco anti-opioid task force could charge dealers with homicide in overdose deaths

October 29, 2023 1:45 PM KPIX

Originally Published: 29 OCT 23 16:07 ET By DAVE PEHLING Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California…

Alameda County DA’s work laptop reportedly stolen from vehicle in Oakland

October 29, 2023 12:40 PM FOX 35

BY KTVU STAFF OAKLAND, Calif. – Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s work laptop was reportedly stolen during a…

California joins multi-state coalition supporting health care for immigrant families

October 28, 2023 4:53 PM KPIX

SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Saturday that he is working alongside New York Attorney General Letitia James to lead a…

California will require 30 minute recess for all grades through 8th

October 28, 2023 4:45 PM Ricardo Tovar

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 291 into law, requiring all schools from grades Kindergarten through 8th to…

Federal officials say plan for water cuts from 3 Western states is enough to protect Colorado River

October 28, 2023 4:04 PM Associated Press

BY KATHLEEN RONAYNE AND AMY TAXINUpdated 5:26 PM PDT, October 25, 2023 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Federal officials said Wednesday that…

California federal judge hints that Big Tech companies may have to face consumer allegations of mental health harm

October 28, 2023 3:39 PM Ricardo Tovar

Originally Published: 27 OCT 23 19:53 ET By Brian Fung, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — A federal judge in California hinted Friday that Google, Meta,…

Bay Area nurse crushed in MRI accident highlighting safety concerns

October 28, 2023 1:21 PM FOX 35

By Brooks Jarosz REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – What was supposed to be a routine MRI scan quickly became a freak accident at a Bay…

New law protects California campsite reservations from third-party vendor surge

October 27, 2023 10:15 AM KPIX

SACRAMENTO – A new law recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom will bring big changes to how campsites are reserved across the state. COVID restrictions…

Comparing California fire season in 2020 and 2023, why officials say there is a big difference

October 26, 2023 5:30 PM Dania Romero

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – Wildfires are a topic of discussion when it starts to warm up in California.Now that we are transitioning into late fall…

Chipotle says it may need to tick its food prices up to pay California wages

October 26, 2023 4:15 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 26 OCT 23 19:03 ET By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Chipotle, which just announced price hikes, said it will…

Study: California population drain is real; State is “hemorrhaging” residents to other states

October 26, 2023 1:32 PM KPIX

The narrative of California residents and businesses fleeing the Golden State in large numbers, which had been debunked by more than…

Fire, other ravages jeopardize California’s prized forests

October 26, 2023 10:25 AM Associated Press

BY BRIAN MELLEYUpdated 9:17 AM PDT, October 26, 2023Share KYBURZ, Calif. (AP) — On a steep mountainside where walls of flames torched the…

49ers stadium management decline to attend council meeting about stabbing incident

October 25, 2023 11:49 AM FOX 35

By LaMonica Peters and KTVU Staff SANTA CLARA, CA – Details about a stabbing incident at Levi’s Stadium in July were presented…

California sues Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health

October 24, 2023 4:46 PM Associated Press

Dozens of U.S. states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people and contributing to the youth mental…

California gets official state bat

October 21, 2023 4:11 PM Ricardo Tovar

The Golden State is known for its cool waves, sunny summers, and scenic roads. Add bats to that equation because California just adopted one as a…

San Jose dad charged with fentanyl overdose death of three-month-old daughter

October 20, 2023 4:58 PM Ricardo Tovar

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Clara County District Attorney says a San Jose man has been charged with the death of his daughter after an…

Newsom meets with wounded Californians during trip to Israel

October 20, 2023 3:08 PM FOX 35

By Freddy Brewster and KTVU Staff California Gov. Gavin Newsom landed in Israel early Friday morning, where he met with Israeli President Isaac…

Federal judge strikes down decades-old California ban on assault weapons

October 20, 2023 1:29 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 20 OCT 23 00:57 ET By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has overturned a decades-old California law banning assault…

Laphonza Butler says she will not seek Senate seat in 2024

October 19, 2023 2:37 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 19 OCT 23 16:47 ET Updated: 19 OCT 23 16:57 ET By Kyle Blaine, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler of California said…

Biden announces $3.5B for projects nationwide to strengthen electric grid, bolster resilience

October 18, 2023 4:28 PM Associated Press

The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $3.5 billion for 58 projects across the country to strengthen electric grid resilience as extreme…

In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises

October 18, 2023 4:32 PM Associated Press

BY SOPHIE AUSTIN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom again seized the national spotlight this year as he signed some of the…

Governor Newsom signs bill making teaching cursive requirement in schools

October 17, 2023 5:11 PM Ricardo Tovar

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday that he signed AB 446 making teaching cursive a requirement for grades 1 to 6.…

PG&E’s plan to bury power lines and prevent wildfires faces opposition because of high rates

October 17, 2023 10:10 AM Associated Press

VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric — one of the nation’s largest utilities whose equipment has sparked some of California’s…

California lifts statewide cruising ban

October 14, 2023 3:26 PM Katie Nicora

Cruising is now legal throughout the state of California. This after Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Friday. Ab 436 amends the…

California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour

October 14, 2023 11:04 AM Ricardo Tovar

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will raise the minimum wage for health care workers to $25 per hour over the next decade under a new law…

California governor signs 2 major proposals for mental health reform to go before voters in 2024

October 13, 2023 1:31 PM Associated Press

BY TRÂN NGUYỄNUpdated 2:36 PM PDT, October 12, 2023 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two major pieces of…

California receives $1.2 billion to become a national hydrogen hub

October 13, 2023 11:51 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 13 OCT 23 05:00 ET Updated: 13 OCT 23 14:21 ET By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Friday will announce the…

Union workers reach a tentative deal with Kaiser Permanente after the largest-ever US health care strike

October 13, 2023 10:56 AM CNN Newsource

Kaiser Permanente reached a tentative deal with the unions representing 75,000 employees, following the largest-ever health care strike in…

A Stanford University instructor has been removed from teaching duties as the school investigates.

A Stanford University instructor has been removed from the classroom amid reports they called Jewish students colonizers and downplayed the Holocaust

October 13, 2023 8:56 AM CNN Newsource

A Stanford University instructor has been removed from teaching duties as the school investigates. Originally Published: 13 OCT 23 11:38 ETBy Taylor…