Magnitude 5.1 earthquake rattles off California coast west of Petrolia, USGS says
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook off California's northern coast Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Jun 3, 2026Open source
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California north coast shaken by magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Eureka A series of offshore earthquakes shoo...
A series of offshore earthquakes shook near California's North Coast early Wednesday morning.
Jun 3, 2026Open source
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Community members pack supervisors meeting ahead of Miranda’s Rescue vigil
At this week’s regularly scheduled Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting, community members showed up en masse to demand action on Miranda’s Rescu...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
‘Sadness and anger': Northern California animal rescue accused of killing dogs for profit
Miranda’s Rescue in Humboldt County markets itself as a no-kill shelter, but Oakland Animal Services says several of its dogs never made it out alive.
May 29, 2026Open source
Wiyot Tribe celebrates sign installation
The Wiyot Tribe gathered Friday to unveil new sign installations on Wiyot lands around Wigi (Humboldt Bay) last weekend. Two of these signs can be found at D...
May 11, 2026Open source
After Brown Act violation, Humboldt County Supervisors to rehear HCSO civilian oversight fight
The board first heard the matter late last month; however, in the course of a marathon discussion lasting well into the evening, the body learned that the Hu...
May 11, 2026Open source
California woman escapes kidnapping by texting 911 from gas station bathroom, deputies say
A woman in Humboldt County was able to call for help from a gas station bathroom after she had been taken from her home against her will.
Apr 29, 2026Open source
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California couple use hatchet, water bottle to fight off bear attack in Mammoth Lakes
A California couple attacked by a bear outside their eastern Sierra Nevada home have survived the encounter after fighting off the animal with a water bottle...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Becerra and Hilton spar about electoral integrity as Trump claims California elections are rigged
As Trump pushed unfounded claims that California’s elections are rigged, the security of the ballot box became a flash point in the governor's race.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
BLK Events LA hosts a block party in Leimert Park
News Home Page California Election 2024 Housing & Homelessness Politics Science & Medicine World & Nation Business Artificial Intelligence Autos Jobs, Labor...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
NorCal forecast: Impact Days Wednesday through Saturday over fire risk, heat concerns
KCRA 3's weather team has issued Impact Days for Wednesday, Thursday Friday & Saturday in Northern California over wind and heat concerns.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Police pursuit leaves one person dead after car crashes into Modesto home
One person inside a Modesto home died after a vehicle that was being chased by the California Highway Patrol crashed into the structure early Tuesday.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Kevin Kiley, Richard Pan advance in race for newly redrawn California House district
Former State Sen. Richard Pan, a Democrat, and Rep. Kevin Kiley, who ran as an independent, both advance to the November ballot in hotly contested primary in...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
2 prominent California congressional races will test Democrats’ redrawn US House map
California’s most prominent congressional elections for this fall’s midterms are now set, with two districts in particular ready to test Democrats’ red...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race
The November race to determine California’s next governor will pit a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
KSP: California woman dies after being struck by car on I-75 while chasing escaped pet in Rockcastle Co.
I-75 northbound near the 62-mile marker in Rockcastle County is currently shut down as police work multiple collisions in the area, Kentucky State Police rep...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Family speaks out after McDonald’s worker hospitalized when coworker allegedly threw hot liquid
YUBA CITY, California (KCRA) — A McDonald’s employee in Yuba City is recovering in the UC Davis ICU burn unit after police say a coworker threw hot liqui...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Man sentenced to 2 years in prison for submitting fraudulent FEMA claims for Lahaina and California Wildfires
United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Daylyn Harris, 35, of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, was sentenced on June 5, 2026, to 24 months in prison, followed...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
As Connecticut expands mail-in voting, LA mayor race shows how ballots can be attacked: Philip Bump
A dispute over slow ballot counting in California offers lessons for all Americans as Connecticut expands access to mail voting, Philip Bump writes.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Colorado Springs Gazette
The Justice Department under the Trump administration is ramping up scrutiny of California‘s election system amid dramatic shifts in the outcomes of severa...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Massive surf hits the coast and brings beach hazards, mutant Wedge draws crowds
The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazard Statement for the Southern California coast through Thursday afternoon — the largest waves are anticipat...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Where In-N-Out Burger is building a drive-thru in Woodland Hills
In-N-Out has confirmed three other projects in the works throughout Southern California.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Massive surf hits the coast and leads to several rescues, mutant Wedge draws crowds
The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazard Statement for the Southern California coast through Thursday afternoon — the largest waves are anticipat...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Homelessness is down in California and across the country, says new federal report
The Trump administration downplayed the decline in homelessness, contending far more people are on the streets today than a decade ago.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Egged on by Trump, right-wing ecosystem makes baseless claims of California voter fraud
Right-wing media and some Republicans are taking their lead from President Trump and claiming voter fraud in California, without any evidence.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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California couple use hatchet, water bottle to fight off bear attack in Mammoth Lakes
A California couple attacked by a bear outside their eastern Sierra Nevada home have survived the encounter after fighting off the animal with a water bottle...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Becerra and Hilton spar about electoral integrity as Trump claims California elections are rigged
As Trump pushed unfounded claims that California’s elections are rigged, the security of the ballot box became a flash point in the governor's race.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
BLK Events LA hosts a block party in Leimert Park
News Home Page California Election 2024 Housing & Homelessness Politics Science & Medicine World & Nation Business Artificial Intelligence Autos Jobs, Labor...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
NorCal forecast: Impact Days Wednesday through Saturday over fire risk, heat concerns
KCRA 3's weather team has issued Impact Days for Wednesday, Thursday Friday & Saturday in Northern California over wind and heat concerns.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Police pursuit leaves one person dead after car crashes into Modesto home
One person inside a Modesto home died after a vehicle that was being chased by the California Highway Patrol crashed into the structure early Tuesday.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Kevin Kiley, Richard Pan advance in race for newly redrawn California House district
Former State Sen. Richard Pan, a Democrat, and Rep. Kevin Kiley, who ran as an independent, both advance to the November ballot in hotly contested primary in...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
2 prominent California congressional races will test Democrats’ redrawn US House map
California’s most prominent congressional elections for this fall’s midterms are now set, with two districts in particular ready to test Democrats’ red...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race
The November race to determine California’s next governor will pit a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
KSP: California woman dies after being struck by car on I-75 while chasing escaped pet in Rockcastle Co.
I-75 northbound near the 62-mile marker in Rockcastle County is currently shut down as police work multiple collisions in the area, Kentucky State Police rep...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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