By Robert Shackelford, Chris Boyette, Lauren Mascarenhas, Mary Gilbert and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The beaches are empty in Malibu as a wildfire tears through swaths of the iconic Southern California coastline, consuming homes and vehicles and forcing residents – including legendary actor Dick Van Dyke – to flee their coveted hillside properties. The
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Capitol was deemed safe for reopening Friday afternoon after an emailed threat prompted an evacuation earlier in the day. State senators and their staff members were notified about the threat in a memo, according to officials. Members in the Assembly also received a similar note. They were asked to
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By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Tsunami warnings have been issued for nearly 5 million people along parts of the Northern California and Oregon coastlines after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the California coast. The earthquake hit at 10:44 a.m. PT about 60 miles southwest of Ferndale, California, the US Geological Survey said. Tsunami warnings
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Associated Press Since winning the election, President-elect Donald Trump has been talking about immigration, border security and government efficiency. But in California farm country, his comments about water are also getting top attention. The Golden State grows three-quarters of the country’s fruits and nuts and more than a third of its vegetables, largely thanks to
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A Chinese national living in Ontario was arrested today on federal charges alleging he schemed to illegally ship weapons to North Korea for use by the secretive communist country’s military in a “surprise attack on South Korea,” officials announced today. Shenghua Wen, 41, and his co-conspirators exported at least two shipments of firearms and
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A Hawaii woman who went missing after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport on Nov. 8 while en route to New York was seen on video crossing the border into Mexico — apparently of her own volition — and there are no signs of foul play, police announced tonight. Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim
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More than 215 pounds of fentanyl pills were found concealed in a vehicle attempting to cross into the United States at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said today. The pills were found in 30 packages hidden inside various parts of an SUV stopped by CBP officers just before
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By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Distribution of Raw Farm raw milk products has been suspended after bird flu virus was found in milk samples, the California Department of Food and Agriculture said. “All Raw Farm operations are currently under quarantine, from herds to bottled product, which means that all raw milk product distribution is
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California Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state capitol today for swearing-in ceremonies for new lawmakers and to begin the special session Governor Newsom following President Trump’s election. Among those being sworn in, today includes Republican Jeff Gonzalez, who defeated Democrat Joey Acuna in the race for the 36th Assembly District. News
Continue Reading Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency. The Democratic governor, a fierce critic of President-elect Donald Trump, is positioning California to once again be the center
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Associated Press The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state’s iconic Joshua trees, which are imperiled by wildfires, human development and climate change. The 294-page draft plan includes calls for avoiding or minimizing direct and indirect impacts from overgrazing, pesticide use and unauthorized off-roading; relocating trees when
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Authorities seized about $2.9 million worth of psilocybin mushrooms and a handful of firearms after serving a search warrant at a residence in Lake Elsinore, sheriff’s officials said. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a call from a business regarding a suspicious package in August 2024. Authorities identified a 43-year-old man
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AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Demarcus Robinson will not be suspended by the Los Angeles Rams this week after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Robinson will be available to play when the Rams (5-6) visit the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday. “I
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning to residents for Rocky Mountain spotted fever after at least six people were infected at the California-Mexico border region over a six-month period last year. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial disease spread through the bite of an infected tick, according to the
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By Karina Tsui and Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — It’s a Thanksgiving miracle for one California family after a man who went missing in 1999 was found 25 years later when his sister saw a photo of him in an online article, authorities said. The man who has been missing since August of 1999 was
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A San Fernando Valley man was indicted today for allegedly possessing two suitcases containing a cow pajama onesie and other clothing items caked in methamphetamine while preparing to board a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Australia. Raj Matharu, 31, of Northridge, was charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine,
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials today announced the seizure of more than 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars, which they called the largest seizure on record of fake musical instruments. CBP officials said the counterfeit goods were found in shipments coming to the United States from Asia through the Los Angeles/Long Beach port complex, and they
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More than $6,400 has been raised as of today to help support the family of an Escondido man who was electrocuted and died while putting up Christmas lights. The man, Antonio Pascual, age 24, was putting up lights at a residence near the intersection of Idaho Avenue and Skyline Drive in East Valley when he
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By Zoe Sottile, Jean Casarez, Nick Watt and Jason Kravarik, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — A judge in California has delayed a scheduled resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez at the brothers’ first hearing since they were sentenced to life in prison for murdering their parents in 1989 and the latest step in their
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The California Department of Public Health is warning the public statewide today to avoid consuming a specific batch of cream top, whole raw milk produced and packaged by Fresno County-based Raw Farm LLC due to a detection of bird flu virus in a retail sample. At the state’s request, the company issued a voluntary recall
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