Judge Blocks Calif. COVID 'Misinformation' Law A US judge on Wednesday blocked the implementation of a California law aimed at punishing doctors who give patients “misinformation or disinformation" related to COVID. He's considering a pair of lawsuits challenging the law on free speech grounds. Coronavirus
California: More Dead in 3rd Mass Shooting in 3 Days Oakland police have confirmed that another man was killed and seven people injured on Monday in California's third mass shooting in three days. North America
California: Mass Shooting Leaves 10 Dead, Dozens Injured The Los Angeles, California Sheriff's Dept. on Sunday identified Huu Can Tran as the suspected gunman in Saturday's Monterey Park shooting. He allegedly killed ten people celebrating the Lunar New Year at a ballroom dance studio. United States
Over 17 Dead as Storms Continue to Batter California An unprecedented wave of storms continues to wreak havoc in California, with floodwaters inundating neighborhoods and killing at least 17 people, as well as releasing sewage into flooded streets. Weather
Massive Floods Lead to State of Emergency in Northern Calif. Northern California has experienced large-scale flooding and damaging winds which have contributed to at least two deaths. Dozens of people have been rescued and hundreds of thousands of Californians are without power. Weather
Court Finds Harvey Weinstein Guilty of Rape On Monday, a Los Angeles, Calif. jury found Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape and two counts of sexual assault against a European model and actor who testified anonymously as "Jane Doe 1." Social issues
6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Northern California On Tuesday, a strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of Humboldt County, Calif. The quake injured two people, damaged a bridge, ruptured gas lines, and downed power lines — leaving thousands in the dark. California
Southern Calif. County to Consider Seceding from State San Bernardino County, California's fifth-largest county with 2.2M people, has approved an advisory ballot proposal allowing local officials to inquire into the possibility of seceding from the state. Politics
San Francisco Police Approved to Use Lethal Robots On Tuesday, San Francisco, Calif. officials voted to give police the ability to use remote-controlled and potentially lethal robots in emergency situations. United States
LA Elects First Black Woman Mayor Over a week after election day, and with more than a 6% lead with 74% of ballots counted late Wednesday night, US Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) is projected to beat billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso in the Los Angeles, Calif. mayoral race. She is the first woman elected to the position. Politics
Univ. of Calif. Academic Workers Strike for Pay, Benefits Coming just weeks before final exams, nearly 48K University of California (UC) system teaching assistants, researchers, postdoctoral students, tutors, and graders have gone on strike in response to the rising cost of living expenses. Social issues
US Midterms: Biden Campaigns in Calif., Promotes Tech Legislation Pres. Biden will visit the Carlsbad, Calif. communications firm Viasat Inc. Friday to tout the Democrats' push to boost domestic manufacturing of semiconductors and reduce reliance on foreign manufacturing.... Politics
California: Extreme Heat Waves Cause Power Shortages The Calif. Independent System Operator (CAISO) on Tues. issued its highest level — stage three alert — energy emergency amid a heat wave that saw electricity demand reach a record-high on Tuesday evening. Weather
California Fire Prompts Evacuation On Sat., fire officials in Weed, California said that a raging wildfire sweeping through the rural community has destroyed at least 100 homes and other buildings, injured at least two, and forced thousands to evacuate their homes. California
California: New Law Could Raise Fast Food Workers' Wages By 40% On Tues., legislators in Calif. passed a law known as AB 257 that would create a ‘Fast Food Council’ responsible for regulating pay and working conditions for employees in the sector. Money
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