California
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Pregnant Woman Killed and Six Wounded in Fairfield Halloween Store Attack
A pregnant woman was killed and six others injured in a targeted shooting at a Fairfield Halloween store, prompting an FBI-assisted manhunt.
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One Dead and Six Injured in Solano Town Center Store Shooting
A Friday night shooting inside a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California, left one person dead and six wounded as police searched for suspects.
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California Records Near 30-Year High in Rabid Animals Amid Rising National Treatment Rates
California broke a 28-year record with 368 rabid animal detections, while national data shows a 76% jump in post-exposure treatments for a virus that is 100% fatal.
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California Rejects Federal Demand to Audit Thousands of Suspected Noncitizen Ballots
California officials reject a federal demand to verify 20,000 suspected noncitizen ballots ahead of the midterms, sparking a legal battle.
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Severe Santa Ana Winds and Power Shutoffs Spark Wide California Wildfire Alert
Severe Santa Ana winds and high temperatures trigger widespread California wildfires, emergency declarations, and preventative power shutoffs affecting thousands.
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California Holds One-Quarter of U.S. Death Sentences as Newsom Faces Pressure Over Clemency
As California Governor Gavin Newsom prepares to leave office, human rights advocates urge him to commute the state’s 564 death sentences.
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Trump’s Remarks on Iran Targeting California Cities Draw Sharp Condemnation
President Trump suggested Iran could strike Los Angeles and San Diego, sparking backlash from California leaders who labeled the rhetoric dangerous and reckless.
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California Outlaws Electric Shock Gloves for Law Enforcement
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law banning local, state and federal officers from using electric shock gloves, taking effect next year until 2030.
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Sheriff Must Return 650,000 Seized Ballots Following California Supreme Court Ruling
The California Supreme Court ruled that Sheriff Chad Bianco acted unlawfully by seizing 650,000 ballots, ordering their immediate return to election officials.
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California Declares State of Emergency as ‘Super’ El Niño Approaches Record Intensity
Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency to mobilize resources and accelerate infrastructure hardening ahead of a potentially record-breaking El Niño season.
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Fatal High-Impact Tesla Collision in El Dorado Hills Triggers Multi-Agency Investigation
A Tesla Model Y struck a tree and burst into flames in El Dorado Hills, leaving three dead and one passenger critically injured as police investigate.
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Laguna Beach Grants Emergency Powers to Repair Storm-Damaged Shoreline
Laguna Beach officials have issued an emergency declaration after Hurricane Marie swells eroded coastlines, damaged seawalls, and threatened several seafront homes.
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Malibu Mansion Sinkhole Triggers Emergency Evacuations at Nicolas Cage Property
A massive sinkhole has forced evacuations at Nicolas Cage’s $10.5M Malibu home as officials scramble to contain damage from severe coastal erosion.
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California and Oregon Wildfires: Containment Progress Amidst Mixed Terrain Challenges
Fire crews are balancing progress against aggressive growth in Big Sur and beyond as favorable weather aids containment efforts across multiple states.
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OpenAI Urges California to Strengthen Frontier Model Safety Rules Under SB 53
OpenAI has called on California lawmakers to strengthen SB 53 by mandating continuous monitoring and heightened cybersecurity during AI model training.