Kidnapped 14-year-old girl alerted friends of her location on Snapchat
"Where am I?" the girl messaged friends.
California
14 states sue to block Trump administration's food stamp cuts
New federal rule limiting food aid "turns a blind eye" to local job issues facing poor adults, lawsuit alleges.
California mulls tax on companies with highly paid CEOs
The bill would boost taxes on large companies, but the increase would depend on the pay of its highest-paid executive.
Homeless moms return to vacant house despite judge's order
The homeless mothers who call themselves Moms 4 Housing vow to keep fighting for affordable housing in the Bay Area.
Sheriffs begin evicting homeless Oakland moms
The homeless moms described the early morning eviction enforcement from Alameda County sheriffs as overly excessive.
California could be 1st state to sell own prescription drugs
Governor Gavin Newsom says the measure would "take the power out of the hands of greedy pharmaceutical companies."
Lab finds new clues in Zantac's possible cancer link
Last fall the FDA said they had detected a "probable" cancer-causing chemical in the generic form of Zantac.
Homeless women who took over empty California home gain support
The women have been illegally living in a vacant house in Oakland, California, where homelessness has surged.
California governor orders state to use vacant land for homeless
Gov. Gavin Newsom has also kickstarted a $750 million fund to tackle the state's ever-expanding homelessness crisis.
Rescued sea lion named Mandalorian euthanized after being shot
Rescuers found her in distress at a surfing spot in Newport Beach called The Wedge.
20 California firefighters head to Australia as new threat looms
Insurers report the Australian bushfires have caused nearly half a billion U.S. dollars in damage and that estimate is expected to rise. Strong gusts and sweltering heat could intensify the fires later this week.
Judge: Journalists missed deadline to challenge new labor law
Photographers and writers must abide — for now — by a new California law that seeks to deem more of them as employees.
98-year-old swimmer "Mighty Mo" refuses to slow down
Maurine Kornfeld started her swimming career at age 65, and has earned a spot into the International Swimming Hall of Fame
New laws in 2020 cover higher wages, the gig economy and more
Twenty-one states are increasing their minimum wage, from Florida to Washington.
California's "gig worker" law won't apply to truckers, for now
Truckers and others have sued to stop the law, which makes it harder for companies to treat workers as independent contractors.
Uber and Postmates sue to block new California labor law
The law is aimed at giving wage and benefit protections to some groups of workers who are currently considered independent contractors.
McDonald's employees help woman who mouthed "help me" at drive-thru
The employees called 911, which led to an arrest.
California's gig worker law makes small biz rethink staffing
Companies hiring California freelancers must be able to prove the contractors really are working for themselves.
Winter storm brings nightmare travel conditions across Southwest
Travelers heading from Nevada to California sat in traffic for hours after snowy conditions forced the closure of the busy Interstate 15.
California may curb some auto insurance discounts
The proposal comes after an investigation found that lower-income Californians pay the most for insurance.
Wild horses are up for adoption for as little as $25 in California
The U.S. Forest Service is facilitating the purchasing of the animals, who are believed to be descendants of domesticated horses.
Apparent porch pirate shamed into returning package
A California woman and her son went from eating breakfast to stopping crime when strangers took their neighbor's package.
Atmospheric river expected to slam West Coast
For most, dreams of a white Christmas will remain just that.
Homeless population rises for third year in a row
The increase is largely driven by California, where the Trump administration is mulling major changes.
Thief caught on camera stealing $10,000 in grandparent scam
The scam started with a call from someone claiming to be a grandson in need of bail money.
DOJ calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling," asks to segregate ballots
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Judge orders DOJ to stop trying to "intimidate" California election officials
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Daniel J. Sullivan left his Alaska hometown before Senate election
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