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California's Extreme Weather: Floods, Fires, and a First-Ever Tornado Warning

Record rainfall exceeding one foot in parts of Northern California, coupled with the Franklin Fire displacing 20,000 people in Los Angeles County and a first-ever tornado warning in San Francisco, underscores California's vulnerability to extreme weather.

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West Coast Battered by Devastating Atmospheric River Storms

Atmospheric river storms pounded the West Coast, causing two deaths in California, a 150-foot section of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf to collapse, and widespread flooding and high winds; more storms are expected.

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First Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County confirmed its first human case of H5 bird flu on Monday, an adult with mild symptoms exposed to infected livestock at work; this follows a statewide emergency declaration due to bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows and the Central Valley, with at least 65 confirmed human cases nationa...

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Carlsbad, California: \$1 Billion Economic Surge Driven by Tourism and Culinary Boom

Carlsbad, California's economy surged by \$1 billion in 2021, fueled by a booming tourism industry and a vibrant new restaurant scene featuring upscale establishments like Wildland and Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie, alongside local favorites such as Harbor Fish Cafe.

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Affluent California Town on Brink of Bankruptcy Amidst Housing Mandate

The affluent California town of Portola Valley, home to Silicon Valley billionaires, is facing financial ruin due to a doubled sheriff's contract ($2.1 million in 2024) and a state-mandated affordable housing requirement of 253 units, despite local resistance and dwindling cash reserves.

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Volunteer Kidnapped, Tased by Fake Toy Drive Donor

A California volunteer was kidnapped and tased by a former housekeeper posing as a toy drive donor on December 18th in Winchester, suffering injuries during the attack and escape. The suspect remains at large.

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Storm Waves Cause Death, Multiple Rescues in Northern California

On Christmas Eve, strong waves in Northern California resulted in one death, two missing persons, and multiple rescues, prompting warnings and highlighting the dangers of high surf during storms.

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California Storm Causes Pier Collapse, One Death

A powerful storm in California caused a pier collapse injuring three, a beach fatality from debris, and significant coastal flooding, prompting evacuations and ongoing high surf warnings until Tuesday.

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California Seeks \$536 Million for High-Speed Rail Amidst Political Debate

California Democrats are seeking \$536 million in federal funds for its high-speed rail project, citing economic and environmental benefits, while Republicans criticize it as a costly boondoggle.

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Sabrina Limon Convicted of Husband's Murder in Affair-Fueled Plot

Sabrina Limon was convicted of murdering her husband, Rob, in a plot with her lover Jonathan Hearn, after an affair within their friend group, the 'Wolf Pack', who practiced spouse swapping, culminating in a shooting at Rob's workplace in August 2014.

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Bank Robber Granted Parole Despite Victim's Objection

In 2000, Christopher Butler and accomplices kidnapped a mother and daughter at gunpoint, forcing the mother to rob her bank; after 24 years, Butler was granted parole despite the victim's claims of his lack of remorse, causing significant distress.

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Environmental Groups Sue California Over Biofuel Pollution in Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Update

Several environmental groups are suing California air regulators over their update to the low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS), arguing that it fails to address biofuel pollution's impact on low-income and Latino communities and its contribution to deforestation. The lawsuits, filed by groups including C...

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