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July 16, 2026
Paul Pelosi’s Errant Driving Record Preceded His Latest Napa Valley Crash
Mr. Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, had at least eight traffic violations in one 13-year period before his crash this year, according to court records.
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July 15, 2026
Boat That Sank Near Alcatraz Rolled After Wave Struck, Officials Say
The accident in the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday led to the death of the boat owner’s brother. The authorities say they plan to end the search for three people still missing.
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July 15, 2026
One Dead and Two Missing in San Francisco Bay After Boat Capsizes Near Alcatraz
Sixteen other passengers were rescued after the pleasure boat sank in the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday.
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July 13, 2026
California Blocked an Oil Pipeline in Santa Barbara. Trump Forced It Open.
The reopening of the pipeline has made residents anxious in a region prized for its gorgeous beaches and ocean views.
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July 5, 2026
Yosemite Offers Many Wonders. Crushing Crowds Are Now One of Them.
Visitors are enduring especially long waits at the popular national park after the Trump administration eliminated a summer reservation system.
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June 29, 2026
Sex Abuse Survivors Reach $395 Million Deal With San Francisco Diocese
The Archdiocese of San Francisco and lawyers for the survivors said the money would settle about 530 claims from people who said they were sexually abused by clergy members.
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June 24, 2026
California’s Plastic Law Goes to Court: Is It Too Strict or Too Lax?
The sweeping legislation, fully enacted last month, has been challenged by Republican-led states. Environmental groups have their own complaints.
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June 19, 2026
Californians Get Stingier at the Ballot Box as Costs Rise
Voters rejected more local taxes than usual in the June election, a sign that they are feeling the pinch from rising costs.
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June 18, 2026
Billionaire Tax Officially Has Enough Signatures for California Ballot
A proposed wealth tax on billionaires is headed to the ballot unless Gov. Gavin Newsom and other opponents reach a deal with backers to remove it.
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June 16, 2026
Bay Area Voters to Decide on Swalwell Replacement
Eric Swalwell resigned in April as he faced sexual assault allegations, prompting a special election to fill out his term. Two Democrats topped the field in a regular primary election this month.
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June 12, 2026
Despite Trump Claims, Spencer Pratt Seems to Accept L.A. Mayor Results
President Trump said the loss was an example of election fraud, but Mr. Pratt did not entertain that idea. Instead, he plans to wind down his campaign but keep attacking the two Democrats who advan...
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June 9, 2026
San Francisco Voters Appear to Reject Tax Hike on Highly Paid C.E.O.s
The proposal was seen as a possible measure of how residents felt about the recent flood of money into the city as a result of the A.I. boom.
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May 29, 2026
Why Hasn’t California Elected a Woman Governor?
Most states have had a woman serve as governor, but California is in the minority despite its progressive-minded electorate. Women who have reached the top elsewhere saw familiar roadblocks.
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May 25, 2026
Lo que hay que saber sobre la crisis de la planta química de California
Los bomberos siguen enfriando con agua un tanque de almacenamiento de productos químicos para evitar que se rompa o explote. Unos 40.000 residentes cercanos a la planta del condado de Orange han si...
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May 23, 2026
What to Know About the Garden Grove Chemical Plant Crisis
Firefighters continue to cool a chemical storage tank with water to prevent it from breaching or exploding. Some 40,000 residents near the Orange County plant have been evacuated to shelters.
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May 23, 2026
How $6 Gas Prices Are Affecting the Lives of Californians
California is the nation’s most expensive state for gasoline. The latest spike has forced more residents to change their habits.
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May 23, 2026
How a Chemical Tank in Southern California Came to the Brink of Disaster
Firefighters are left without any options to prevent the tank, filled with a toxic chemical, from collapsing or exploding. The authorities have urged thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
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May 21, 2026
Trump’s Praise of Spencer Pratt Could Hurt Him in L.A. Mayor’s Race
Democrats have been trying to portray Mr. Pratt, a former reality TV star, as a MAGA Republican in the mayor’s race. President Trump just gave them a helping hand.
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May 18, 2026
Channel Islands Fire Started Accidentally by Shipwrecked Sailor
The shipwrecked man was rescued from Channel Islands National Park, but the flares set off a 10,000-acre fire that has burned park buildings, forced evacuations and threatened rare Torrey pines.
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May 18, 2026
Sandy Fire in Simi Valley Forces Immediate Evacuations
Officials ordered more than 23,000 to evacuate after a brush fire broke out in Simi Valley, Calif.
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May 15, 2026
5 Key Moments During the California Governor Debate
Candidates have become increasingly combative as they enter the final stretch before the June 2 primary. Once again, Xavier Becerra, a Democratic front-runner, drew most of the attacks.
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May 8, 2026
Jason Meade Found Guilty in Fatal Shooting of Casey Goodson Jr. in Ohio
Jason Meade had been searching for a fugitive when he shot Casey Goodson Jr. in 2020. It is rare for a law enforcement official to be convicted in a killing that occurs on the job.
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May 7, 2026
5 Takeaways From the Last Televised California Governor Debate
Candidates debated housing and insurance policy in the first half, then furiously attacked one another at the end.
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May 5, 2026
Man Accused of Starting Palisades Fire Admired Luigi Mangione, Prosecutors Say
The Los Angeles suspect was lonely and angry and felt “enslaved” by rich people, prosecutors say. After being romantically spurned, they say, he went into the mountains and lit a fire.
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April 29, 2026
Takeaways From the California Governor Debate at Pomona College
The candidates felt pressure to differentiate themselves, with ballots going out to voters next week. The result was a more spirited battle than past debates.
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April 22, 2026
California Is Rife With Hospice Fraud. But Whose Fault Is It?
The Trump administration and Democratic state leaders are blaming each other for what everyone agrees is a big problem. The president has targeted California and Gov. Gavin Newsom in particular.
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April 21, 2026
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, Resigns From Congress
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stands accused of stealing $5 million in federal funds. She said she would step down minutes before an ethics panel was to vote on whether to recommend expelling her.
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April 21, 2026
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, Resigns From Congress
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stands accused of stealing $5 million in federal funds. She announced she would step down minutes before the House Ethics Committee was to vote on a recommendation to exp...
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