Safe and sane fireworks: What are they and how do we dispose of them?
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — A lot of people light fireworks in celebration of the 4th of July. While many California cities allow “safe and…
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California supports Salinas youth and family homelessness through funding
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) – Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that the City of Salinas has been given $2,838,211 to prevent youth…
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California Legislature votes to ask voters for permission borrow $20 billion for climate, schools
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Mired in a stream of multi-billion dollar budget deficits, the California Legislature on Wednesday…
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Oakland entrepreneur’s drone business taking off as alternative to fireworks
By Ryan Yamamoto Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — As some communities get ready for big fireworks displays for…
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Elderly woman dies after being pushed into BART train in San Francisco; suspect arrested
Originally Published: 03 JUL 24 12:48 ET By Carlos Castañeda Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A…
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Wildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands in Northern California as ‘exceptionally dangerous’ heat builds in the West
Originally Published: 03 JUL 24 09:25 ET Updated: 03 JUL 24 09:50 ET By Melissa Alonso and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Thousands have been…
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CAL FIRE says even ‘safe and sane’ fireworks pose a danger in the dry hot heat
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The heat, dry conditions and fireworks are all a concern for the risk of fires this week. CAL FIRE says that already this…
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Farmworkers staying protected while temperatures rise
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Farmworkers in the Central Coast stay protective while temperatures rise.…
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Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Swaths of California sweltered Tuesday and things were only expected to get worse during the Fourth of…
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Top overall pick Macklin Celebrini debuts at Sharks development camp; his NHL decision ‘coming up’
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini knows he has a big decision looming. The No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft last week…
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Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies may be linked to a death and nearly 50 illnesses, FDA says
AP Health Writer Federal health officials are investigating a possible death and dozens of illnesses tied to recalled “microdosing” candies laced…
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Salinas residents react to new law that caps rental security deposits
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): A handful state laws went into effect this Monday, one gives more protection to…
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Multi-audience wildfire survey shows gaps in wildfire risk reduction education and access to resources
QUINCY, Mass. (KION-TV) — A new national survey from the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) has found that only half of homeowners and…
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Several days of excessive heat expected in some parts of the Central Coast
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) – The Central Coast is bracing itself for several days of excessive heat this week.Triple-digit temperatures are expected to…
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Man shot, killed by police after reportedly lighting fireworks; family speaks out
By Sophie Flay Click here for updates on this story DOWNEY, California (KABC) — A family is speaking out after a 29-year-old man was shot and…
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Inspectors are supposed to visit all farmworker housing to ensure its safety, but some used FaceTime
CalMatters When Antonio Bravo stepped into the Salinas hotel in May 2020, he first noticed a foul smell. Then he saw the bare metal cot with no…
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ICE agent impersonators targeting Hispanics suspected in more cases
By KABC Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ANAHEIM, California (KABC) — Investigators say two men in custody accused of pretending…
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New laws tackle rental security deposits, hidden fees and date rape drugs
KMAX, KOVR, CNN By Richard Ramos, Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — Several new California…
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New law requiring California bars to offer drink spiking drug test kits takes effect July 1
By Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — A new law requiring many California bars and nightclubs to offer common date-rape drug test kits will take…
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Law limiting new oil wells in California set to take effect after industry withdraws referendum
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California law that bans drilling new oil wells near places like homes and schools will take effect…
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California voters to weigh proposal to ban forced prison labor in state constitution
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters will decide in November whether to remove an exemption for…
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Recent report exposes Santa Cruz County as most expensive in the United States
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to a report titled “2024 Out of Reach” from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, “Santa Cruz is now…
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Entire California Hells Angels chapter arrested in robbery, kidnapping investigation
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story BAKERSFIELD, California (KCAL/KCBS) — Authorities arrested an entire chapter of Hells…
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California floats an idea to fight shoplifting that may even affect who controls Congress
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California initiative to once again make shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders is developing into…
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Gardena police seize up to $10 million worth of illegal fireworks
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story GARDENA, California (KCAL/KCBS) — Gardena police on Tuesday announced what they say is the…
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She crashed and got a DUI. Now this California lawmaker is on a mission to talk about booze
CalMatters If Democratic Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo had listened to the standard advice from campaign consultants, she wouldn’t have said much…
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Tesla is recalling the Cybertruck again, this time because a piece can fly off
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — Tesla has issued two recalls on the Cybertruck, its third and fourth, since the model was introduced late last…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom uses State of the State address to defend progressive values
THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY ADAM BEAM (Associated Press) AND PICKED UP BY CBS BAY AREA. SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom used his State of the State…
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After FBI raid, defiant Oakland mayor says she did nothing wrong and will not resign
THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH CONTENT BY By Carlos Castañeda FROM CBS NEWS BAY AREA. Francis Zamora, the chief spokesman for Oakland Mayor…
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San Francisco weather: 1,000 lightning strikes hit California county
THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY LISA FERNANDEZ AND APPEARED ON KTVU FOX 2 FIRST. FRESNO, Calif. – There were roughly 1,000 lightning strikes in one…
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Manufactured home falls off big rig on 210 Freeway in Pasadena
By Dean Fioresi, Amy Maetzold Click here for updates on this story PASADENA, California (KCAL/KCBS) — The westbound 210 Freeway in Pasadena…
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Three arrested in connection to shooting near Natividad Creek Park
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police confirmed a shooting near Natividad Creek Park on June 23 at approximately 9 p.m. The police received a…
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Volunteer firefighters battle Cachagua fire ahead of dry lightning threat along the Central Coast
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A fire in the Carmel Valley area raises concerns about the possibility of another larger fire in the near future,…
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California lawmakers abandon attempt to repeal law requiring voter approval for some public housing
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Monday abandoned their attempt to repeal the nation’s only…
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Former pro surfer known for riding huge Pipeline waves dies in shark attack while surfing off Oahu
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press A well-known Hawaii lifeguard who was killed in a shark attack while surfing off Oahu’s North Shore was a former…
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San Jose grassfire breaks out along highway
THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON KTVU.COM SAN JOSE, Calif. (KTVU-TV) — Firefighters battled a brush fire near the Highway 85 and 87 interchange…
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Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls myCharge portable chargers
Washington, D.C. (KION-TV) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall last week that involves myCharge POWER HUB All-In-One…
Continue Reading Man pleads guilty to stealing mail across Northern California in identity theft scheme
Via: KPIX A Tracy man who stole items from mailboxes pleaded guilty last week to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to U.S. Attorney…
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83 years after finishing her master’s coursework, this Stanford graduate finally received her education degree
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Virginia “Ginger” Hislop, 105, recently walked the stage at Stanford University to receive her…
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Oakland NAACP calls on Mayor Sheng Thao to resign following FBI raids
Via: KPIX The Oakland chapter of the NAACP is calling on Mayor Sheng Thao to resign following the federal raids on her home Thursday and on…
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Man accused of driving family off California cliff granted mental health diversion program, district attorney says
Originally Published: 21 JUN 24 10:48 ET By Taylor Romine and Mallika Kallingal, CNN (CNN) — A California man accused of deliberately driving…
Continue Reading Property owned by Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao raided by FBI agents
OAKLAND, CALIF. (KION-TV)- FBI agents raided property owned by Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Thursday morning, sources tell KION. According to sources,…
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California workplace safety board approves heat protections for indoor workers, excluding prisons
By DORANY PINEDA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — On the first day of summer with parts of California sweltering under a heat advisory, a state…
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15 shot after a ‘sideshow’ took over a peaceful Juneteenth celebration in Oakland, police say
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Fifteen people were shot after an illegal “sideshow” took over a peaceful Juneteenth celebration in Oakland,…
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Oakland Juneteenth celebrations erupt in violence, OPD says multiple shot
Via: KTVU OAKLAND, Calif. – An Oakland Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt ended in violence Wednesday night. The Oakland…
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Caltrans: Paul’s Slide closure along Big Sur coast to reopen on June 23
Highway 1 at Paul’s Slide expected to reopen in July after being closed since January 2023. A few other slide areas expected to open as…
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California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he wants to…
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Man kills homeless man who was breaking into car near USC’s Greek Row, police say
By KABC staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A man stabbed and killed a homeless man who was breaking into a car…
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Arrest made after officer, spectator injured in sideshow near Santana Row in San Jose
WRITTEN BY TIM FANG FROM CBS SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE, Calif. (CBS Bay Area-TV) – Police in San Jose announced at least one arrest following a…
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57 arrested in San Francisco drug bust
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KTVU-TV) — San Francisco police arrested 57 people in the Tenderloin District last week during a one-day enforcement…
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