Sunday, October 12, 2025

California sends earthquake response experts to Puerto Rico

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Associated Press  SACRAMENTO (AP) — California is sending 31 disaster specialists to Puerto Rico after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the island's southern coast on...

California may switch to shorter probation terms

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DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to overhaul California's probation system by greatly reducing the time a convict is...

Highlights of California governor’s second annual budget

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Associated Press  SACRAMENTO (AP) — California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom presented a $329 billion budget proposal to state lawmakers on Friday, setting off six months...

Stomach illness outbreak at Yosemite prompts major clean-up

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Associated Press  YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (AP) — Federal health officials are inspecting Yosemite National Park's food service areas after at least a dozen people have...

How independents can vote in California presidential primary

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KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO (AP) — More than 5 million independent voters, called "no party preference" in California, are eligible to vote in the...

Independents could decide California’s Democratic primary

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KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO (AP) — In the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, no prize is bigger than California, which offers more delegates...

California budget plan aids teachers, those in US illegally

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ADAM BEAM and DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to give $20,000 stipends to teachers at high needs schools and...

California bill targets tax breaks for wealthy homeowners

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ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO (AP) — California would raise taxes on some homeowners and use the money to pay for homeless services under a...

Water company pleads guilty to hazardous waste violations

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California company that produces Crystal Geyser bottled water pleaded guilty Thursday to illegally storing and transporting hazardous waste and...

California could be 1st state to sell own prescription drugs

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ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO (AP) — California could become the first state to make its own prescription drugs under a proposal announced Thursday by...