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California case is the first confirmed bird flu infection in a US child

Health officials on Friday confirmed bird flu in a California child — the first reported case in a U.S. minor.

California Police Kill Dog in Frenzied Attack

The San Francisco Police Department stated that officers arrived at the scene after receiving a report that three dogs were attacking another dog.

President-elect Trump hits back at Gov. Newsom over plans to ‘Trump-proof’ California

Trump’s response criticized California’s “insane” policies on water, homelessness and gas prices. He also said he would be demanding voter identification at the polls and proof of citizenship during the voting process.

Law enforcement course correction underway in California

The overwhelmingly popular amendment makes the theft of items worth $950 or less a felony rather than a misdemeanor in certain cases.

Mega Millions ticket worth $1.2 million sold in California

According to California Lottery's website late Tuesday night, a ticket worth $1,214,818 was sold at the Lake Liquor in Woodlake, an area about an hour drive from Fresno. The news comes as Mega Millions held a drawing for the then-top prize of $303 million.

California Gov. Newsom calls for special legislative session after Trump win

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued a proclamation Thursday to convene a special session of the state Legislature, with the goal of preserving civil rights and enabling potential litigation ahead of the incoming Trump administration. The special ...

The California Legislature set a record for women in office and could see historic gender parity

California’s Senate will reach gender parity, but depending on the outcome of some close contests, that could extend to the whole Legislature.

California air regulators to vote on contentious climate program to cut emissions

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California air regulators will vote Friday on changes to a key climate program aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions from transportation fuels that has a wide swath of critics — from environmentalists to the oil industry.

2024 Election Results: In California’s 67th Assembly district, Quirk-Silva leads Culver

Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva surged to an early lead in the 67th Assembly district race ahead of Republican Beth Culver, according to a tally of mail-in ballots and initial results from in-person voting announced by the secretary of state at 11:50 p.m.

2024 Election Results: In California’s 70th Assembly district, Tri Ta leads Jimmy Pham

AD-70, an Orange County-only district, covers the cities of Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Los Alamitos, Midway City, Rossmoor, Stanton and Westminster. The district encompasses Little Saigon in northwestern Orange County, home to the largest Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam.

‘Here to fight’: In California, Newsom, AG lead charge to ‘resist’ second Trump presidency

California's governor and attorney general are taking immediate steps to once again take up the mantle as leader of the Trump resistance.

California officials promise to defend rights ahead of another Trump presidency

California officials say they are prepared to defend the state’s values against the challenges brought by a second Trump administration.

Satellite imagery reveals scope of Mountain Fire devastation in California

Satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies captured the destruction left behind by the Mountain Fire northwest of Los Angeles. Emergency management estimated that more than 10,000 homes and businesses were under evacuation alerts around Ventura County.

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — Southern California firefighters working to contain a wildfire that has destroyed 132 structures in two days could be assisted by a forecast of fierce wind gusts easing early Friday, officials said. The Mountain Fire started ...

Newsom calls special session to protect California's liberal policies from Trump presidency

California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive ...

Dangerous Santa Ana winds batter Southern California, boosting fire danger

Wind gusts topping 70 mph in the San Gabriel Mountains are providing a taste of the conditions that are expected to continue into Thursday.

California governor Gavin Newsom calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency

His announcement called on the Legislature to give the attorney general’s office more funding to fight federal challenges when they meet in December.

California’s resistance is still finding its footing

IT HAPPENED: California climate leaders were prepared for this moment — but they’re still getting their footing as they come out of the gate.

Expect Trump to keep using California as a punching bag

The state has been a bastion of anti-Trump sentiment ever since the bombastic billionaire real estate tycoon first ventured into politics nearly a decade ago.

What were voter turnout rates in Riverside County and California for this election?

It's too early to tell if voter turnout rates in California surpassed the 2020 election, but a Berkeley IGS Poll estimates it will break state records

How many electoral votes does California hold? 54. Its polls close soon

One of them is California, which holds 54 electoral votes, the most of any state in the country (it actually lost one for the first time after the 2020 Census). Its polls close at 11 p.m. ET. The state, which is home to some 39 million people, supported ...

2024 Election Results: Dave Min vs. Scott Baugh for California’s 47th congressional district

In the race for California’s open 47th congressional district, early results showed former Assemblymember Scott Baugh take a lead over state Sen. Dave Min.

No grand prize Powerball winner Monday, but a ticket worth $1M sold in California

Monday's Powerball drawing came and went without a winner for the estimated $65 million jackpot, although the lottery organization did report that there was one winning ticket worth $1 million sold in California. With no grand prize winner on Monday ...

From Chevron to Uber, these companies are giving the most to California legislative candidates

Nearly $100 million has been spent this year by corporate- and labor-funded committees in California legislative races, including more than $42 million in just the last month. These independent expenditure committees are becoming a bigger financial force ...

California electorate is younger, more diverse. Many worry Trump would not accept defeat, poll shows

Most Californians are voting early by mail or drop-off, a new poll found. Two in three California voters believe Trump would not accept defeat, while nearly the same number think Harris would.

California voters are wading through a dizzying mix of ballot measures.

By Isabelle Taft California is known for its love of direct democracy, and voters in the nation’s most populous state are once again wading through a mix of ballot proposals that could confuse even the most sophisticated of voters. Among the easily ...

How does the Electoral College work? See how many electoral votes California has

Less than a third of Americans want to keep the Electoral College, one survey found. Here's how this system is used to elect the president.

California Map Reveals Counties With Fresh Mask Mandates

Face mask mandates have made a return in several California counties, which will remain in place until the spring. The mandates have been introduced to help slow the spread of seasonal illnesses such as COVID-19, flu and other viral infections, health ...

California Might Have to Wait Weeks for House Battleground Results

By Heather Knight Reporting from San Francisco California likes to think of itself as a fast-moving state, but its pace can be downright plodding when it comes to counting votes. If control of the House comes down to several battleground districts in ...

Where to Enjoy a Quiet California Retreat this Fall

From a romantic getaway in wine country to a solo retreat in the middle of the mountains, escaping the noise is the perfect way to reground and reflect as we approach the end of the year.

California Election Results 2024: Live updates, map for every state race

See live updates of California election results from the 2024 election, including Senate and House races, state elections and ballot initiatives.

California regulators are pressed to come clean on gasoline prices

On Friday, the air board will vote on tighter carbon-reduction rules that, according to the board's own projections last year, could raise gasoline prices by up to 47 cents a gallon in 2025, an average of 65 cents a gallon between 2031 and 2035, and as much as $1.80 a gallon by 2040, aside from inflationary costs.

Do you need an ID to vote in California?

For those holding out to vote in person on Election Day, you may or may not need to show your ID. It all depends on where you live. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures

California election results for presidential, state and local races

CLICK HERE FOR A FULL BREAKDOWN | With 54 electoral votes --the highest count among all states -- California is a major prize for presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The last eight California winners have been from the Democratic party, with this year looking no different.

2024 California proposition results: Prop 3 constitutional right to same-sex marriage

Proposition 3 would remove a 2008 ban on same-sex marriage from the California constitution. Check here for election results.

California 2024 General Election: US Senate results for Steve Garvey and Adam Schiff

Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff will face Republican and former MLB star Steve Garvey to become California's next U.S. senator. See results here after 8 p.m. on Election Day.

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