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California: Gov. Gavin Newsom Fails to Stop Gas Tax Increase, Promises Direct Payments Instead

California lawmakers are unlikely to halt the automatic summer increase of gas taxes ahead of the May 1 deadline, the office of Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday.

California Mom Forced to Stab, Kill Family Dog as 2 Pit Bulls Mauled Her Baby Daughter

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

After their family dogs attacked her baby daughter, a California mom was forced to fatally stab one of the pit bulls.

Fourth Stimulus Check Update: Anti-Poverty Groups Call for One-Time $2000 Payments in California

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A coalition of anti-poverty organizations is urging California lawmakers to send a payment like a fourth stimulus check amid rising costs of living.

California: Teen Convicted for Stabbing His Mom Multiple Times Re-Arrested After Escaping on Halfway House

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

California Teen convicted for killing his own mom in 2017 is under the custody of the police on Sunday after escaping from the authorities.

California 4-Day Work Week Bill Called a 'Job Killer'; How Does It Work?

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

California 4-Day Work Week Bill will prompt a change in the workweek, from 40 hours to 32 hours, where any time spent working after that limit is compensated at a rate no lower than one-and-a-half times of the regular pay.

California: USPS Suspends Delivery Service in Santa Monica Neighborhood Over Carrier Attacks | Here's What the Residents are Saying

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Residents from a community in Santa Monica, California express what they feel after the USPS suspended their delivery service in the area over carrier attacks.

California: Los Angeles Woman Gets $10 Million Richer After Lottery Mistake

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A lucky woman from Los Angeles, California accidentally won $10 million after she was bumped by a "rude" stranger at a supermarket.

Sacramento Mass Shooting: Third Suspect Arrested in Connection in the Incident That Left 6 People Dead in Sacramento

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Another Sacramento mass shooting suspect has been arrested in connection with the mass shooting in Sacramento, California that left six people dead and wounded a dozen others.

Jalisco Cartel Boss El Mencho's Daughter, La Negra, Freed After More Than 2 Years in U.S. Prison

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

"La Negra," the daughter of the Jalisco cartel's boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes or "El Mencho," was released from a U.S. prison.

Sacramento Mass Shooting: 1 Suspect Taken to Custody, But Police Expects More Arrests Over Heartbreaking Tragedy

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

One Sacramento mass shooting suspect was arrested on Monday after the incident left six people dead and 12 others injured over the weekend. More arrests are likely to come, according to police.

Sacramento Mass Shooting: 6 Dead, 12 Injured in 'Senseless Tragedy'

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Police said the Sacramento mass shooting on Sunday has resulted in at least six people's death, while 12 others suffered "varying degrees of injuries."

Stimulus Check Update: $500 Payments Available in New Mexico, $100 to $400 Proposed in Hawaii, California Amid Inflation

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Some states have released a stimulus check update, with some looking to send tax rebate checks out to their citizens to try and help them.

Scott Peterson Case Update: Convicted Murderer Moved Back to State Prison as He Awaits Next Court Hearing

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

After nearly four months as an inmate in the San Mateo County jail, convicted murderer Scott Peterson is heading back to San Quentin State Prison.

California Couple Charged Over Shooting of Black Man; Prosecutors Claim the Two Have Racist Affiliations

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A California couple was arrested and charged over the shooting of an unarmed Black man at a gas station, with prosecutors pursuing the case as a race-based hate crime.

Stimulus Check Update: $400 Tax Rebate Proposed in California Amid Gas Price Hike

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

There is a call for a "gas stimulus check" in California to allow taxpayers to receive a $400 tax rebate check to help with the rising cost of daily needs.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's Second Wife: Who Is Jennifer Siebel Newsom? Getting to Know the State's First Lady

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Second Wife: Who Is Jennifer Siebel Newsom? Getting to Know the State's First Lady

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Jennifer Siebel Newsom is the wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom, who has been hitting the headlines since he assumed office in 2019.

Latina, Black Street Vendors in Los Angeles Get $5 Million Worth Support Initiative From JPMorgan Chase

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

JPMorgan Chase & Co. on Wednesday said that it committed $5 million to help Black and Latina street vendors in Los Angeles strengthen their businesses.

California: Why Chick-fil-A Is Becoming a 'Public Nuisance' for Californians

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

California Chick-fil-A has become a public nuisance in the state, with the fast-food chain causing drive-thru lines that often have cars filled with hungry customers backed into the street for hours at a time.

San Diego School Board Under Fire for Reinstating Mask Mandate | Angry Parents Gunning for Board Positions

California Mask Mandate Officially Ends, But Several Students Are Still Wearing Masks: Reactions and More

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The California mask mandate removal has not been imposed in some parts of the state, with Willow Glen Middle School still imposing a mask requirement in its premise.