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California: UC Berkeley Faces Lawsuit Filed By Jewish Groups Over 'Spread of Antisemitism'

Washington, DC-based nonprofit sues University of California, Berkeley, alleging the campus tolerates antisemitism, leading to a hotbed of anti-Jewish hostility and harassment.
California: 5-Year-Old Girl Dead, 54-Year-Old Man Still Missing After Being Swept by Sneaker Wave

California: 5-Year-Old Girl Dead, 54-Year-Old Man Still Missing After Being Swept by Sneaker Wave

US Coast Guard confirms the death of the 5-year-old California girl who was swept out by a sneaker wave to the sea on Saturday. They also said that they had suspended the search for her grandfather.
California Highway Patrol Officer Fatally Shoots Pedestrian Walking on 105 Freeway

California Highway Patrol Officer Fatally Shoots Pedestrian Walking on 105 Freeway

California Highway Patrol officers fatally shot a man who was walking along lanes of the I-105 Freeway in Lynwood on Sunday. The incident led to a prolonged road closure and an ongoing investigation
California Man Arrested After Homeless Man Finds Human Torso in Dumpster

California Boy Fatally Stabs Twin Brother While Fighting

The five-year-old California boy who accidentally stabbed his twin brother with a small kitchen knife during a play fight will not face charges.
California College Professor Faces Charges Following Death of Jewish Man

California College Professor Faces Charges Following Death of Jewish Man

A 50-year-old California college professor has been arrested in connection with the death of Paul Kessler, a 69-year-old Jewish man, following an alleged altercation in Thousand Oaks.
California Man Arrested After Homeless Man Finds Human Torso in Dumpster

California Man Arrested After Homeless Man Finds Human Torso in Dumpster

A California man, whose wife and in-laws are currently missing, has been arrested on a murder charge. This comes after a dismembered torso was found in a dumpster at a strip mall.
California Woman Disappears While on Yoga Retreat in Guatemala

California Woman Disappears While on Yoga Retreat in Guatemala

A California woman has gone missing after participating in a yoga retreat at a volcanic lake in Guatemala.
California Man Allegedly Decapitates Female Relative, Takes Head with Him

California Man Allegedly Decapitates Female Relative, Takes Head with Him

Officials have located a California man suspected of killing a woman and concealing her head in San Francisco.
California Student Eats THC Laced Candy During School's Trick or Treat Event

California Student Eats THC Laced Candy During School's Trick or Treat Event

A child fell ill after consuming THC-laced candy distributed at a PTA-sponsored trick-or-treat event held on Sunday at Amelia Earhart Elementary School in Alameda.
 California: GM Robotaxi Cruise Loses License 'Effective Immediately' Over Safety Concerns

California: GM Robotaxi Cruise Loses License 'Effective Immediately' Over Safety Concerns

Driverless cars may be considered "the future" by many, but General Motors (GM) subsidiary Cruise recently had its license to operate revoked in San Francisco, California.
California Party Shooting Kills Teen, Injures 3; Shooter at Large

California Party Shooting Kills Teen, Injures 3; Shooter at Large

Police are actively seeking a suspect in a shooting that took place outside a party on Saturday, leading to the death of a California teen and left three others injured.
Powerball Jackpot: Winning Numbers for $1.76 Billion Prize and Where Was It Sold

Powerball Jackpot: Winning Numbers for $1.76 Billion Prize and Where Was It Sold

One of the biggest Powerball jackpots in history has now been won, and once again, the winner is from California, matching all six winning Powerball numbers to win $1.76 billion.
California: Driver Who Hits Chinese Consulate Fatally Shot Following Confrontation

California: Driver Who Hits Chinese Consulate Fatally Shot Following Confrontation

A vehicle collided with the Chinese Consulate building in San Francisco, California, shortly after 3 PM on Monday, according to a news release from the San Francisco Police Department.
California Bans 4 Chemicals Used in Food, Drinks Linked to Health Problems

California Bans 4 Chemicals Used in Food, Drinks Linked to Health Problems

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a historic bill into California law on Saturday prohibiting the use of additives in popular candies, beverages, and processed foods.
California: Authorities Identify 2 Toddlers Who Died After Drowning in a Daycare's Backyard Pool

California: Authorities Identify 2 Toddlers Who Died After Drowning in a Daycare's Backyard Pool

A family-operated daycare in San Jose, California, was repeatedly cited by state regulators, with initial concerns revolving around the backyard pool where two toddlers tragically drowned on Monday.
New California Senator Named as Gov. Gavin Newsom Reveals Late Diane Feinstein's Replacement

New California Senator Named as Gov. Gavin Newsom Reveals Late Dianne Feinstein's Replacement

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he will be replacing the recently-passed Senator Dianne Feinstein with a known labor union leader named Laphonza Butler.
California: Gavin Newsom Reveals Budget Reasons for Vetoing Bill for Strikers' Unemployment Pay

California: Gavin Newsom Reveals Budget Reasons for Vetoing Bill for Strikers' Unemployment Pay

California will not provide unemployment benefits to striking workers, as Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on Saturday that was inspired by notable strikes in Hollywood and the hotel industry.
California Passes Higher Minimum Wage For Fast Food Workers, Now One of the Highest Minimum Wage Salaries in US

California Passes Higher Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers, Now One of the Highest Minimum Wage Salaries in US

California fast food workers scored a massive victory after Governor Gavin Newsom signed the law that would raise the California minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour.
California: Oakland Business Owners Hold Strike Over Rising Crime

California: Oakland Business Owners Hold Strike Over Rising Crime

Over 200 Oakland business owners in California went on strike to protest the widespread violent crime that they believe is deterring customers from patronizing their establishments.
California: 2 Models Found Dead Days Apart in Downtown LA Apartments

California: 2 Models Found Dead Days Apart in Downtown LA Apartments

Authorities have recently confirmed the tragic deaths of two Black female California models in separate incidents found in their downtown LA apartments within the past week.
California: Family of Bullying Victim Diego Stolz Gets $27 Million Settlement After Sucker Punch Led To Boy's Death

California: Family of Bullying Victim Diego Stolz Gets $27 Million Settlement After Sucker Punch Led To Boy's Death

A Riverside County school district in California has agreed to pay $27 million to the family of the klate 13-year-old middle school student Diego Stolz after he died from bullying,