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Water flows through the California Aqueduct.

California Dec 11

Southern California water agency votes to keep funding ambitious underground tunnel project

The Delta Conveyance Project would add 45 miles of underground tunnel to California’s aging system of channels, aqueducts, dams and reservoirs that move water around the state.

social media Dec 10

California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites
Animals and Wildlife Dec 10

US to add the monarch butterfly to threatened species list

Celebrity News Dec 9

Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies after medical emergency at brand event

Disney influencer Dominique Brown died last week after reportedly experiencing a severe allergic reaction at a holiday brand event in Los Angeles. She was 34.
Congress Dec 9

California's Adam Schiff, who led first Trump impeachment inquiry, sworn into U.S. Senate

Adam Schiff became the newest U.S. Senator from California when the Burbank Democrat was sworn into office.
news Dec 7

This San Francisco Bay lighthouse is looking for new keepers: Find out if you qualify and where to apply

The East Brother Light Station is looking for two inn keepers to manage a five-room inn on the island.
Earthquakes Dec 6

Why does California's northwest corner experience so many intense earthquakes?

How many 7.0 magnitude earthquakes have there been in Northern California? Here’s what to know about the seismically active region.

Earthquakes Dec 6

See how many aftershocks have followed the Northern California earthquake

Dozens of offshore aftershocks followed a magnitude-7.0 earthquake off the coast of Northern California that led to a brief tsunami warning.
Earthquakes Dec 5

List: Historic tsunamis on the California coast

Most of the tsunamis in California have been small, but some were destructive and deadline. See a list of notable tsunamis.
Earthquakes Dec 5

Tsunami warning expires for Northern California after magnitude-7.0 offshore earthquake

A magnitude-7.0 earthquake off the Northern California triggered a tsunami warning Thursday for the region near the border with Oregon.
US Mexico Border Dec 5

Gov. Newsom visits California-Mexico border to highlight new port of entry project

Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke on on transnational commerce and border security Thursday when he visited the California-Mexico border in San Diego County.
Crime and Courts Dec 4

2 students wounded, suspected gunman dead after shooting at California school

A suspected gunman is dead and two students are injured following a shooting Wednesday afternoon at a school in Butte County, according to the sheriff’s office.
MLB Dec 4

Construction of A's Las Vegas ballpark expected to take major step as cost rises

The Athletics’ move to Las Vegas is expected to take a major step Thursday when the 30-year lease, non-relocation and development documents is likely to be approved.
Decision 2024 Dec 4

Democrats flip final House seat of the 2024 elections, narrowing Republicans' majority

Democrat Adam Gray has flipped California’s 13th District, handing Republicans a slimmer majority in the House.
Joe Biden Dec 3

How California Democrats are responding to Biden's decision to pardon his son

While a number of elected officials from Southern California dodged NBC Los Angeles’ questions, some California Democrats began to express their opinions on the controversial decision.
USC Dec 4

‘We can't forget him.' USC classmates mourn student killed in fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash

A USC community continued to grieve after it was revealed a student athlete was among the people killed in a fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash on the day before Thanksgiving in Northern California.
news Dec 2

California special session to ‘safeguard' state from Trump kicks off with proposed $25 million legal fund

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s special legislative session to safeguard California from potential “federal overreach” from the incoming Trump administration begins Monday.
Donald Trump Dec 2

California lawmakers to begin special session to ‘Trump-proof' state laws

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers will return to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency.
US Mexico Border Dec 2

MS-13 gang member from El Salvador arrested at US-Mexico border: CBP

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Chula Vista Border Patrol Station arrested an alleged member of the violent street gang Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) who entered the country illegally along with a group of people, officials announced last week.
Recalls Nov 30

SunFed cucumbers latest to be recalled for salmonella contamination concerns

The FDA is warning shoppers that any SunFed cucumbers purchased between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26 may contain salmonella.