Virus that can cause paralysis in children on the rise in California
A respiratory virus that in rare cases can cause polio-like paralysis in children is on the rise in California and…
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The Times' investigation into the puppies 'raises serious alarms'
Lawmakers and animal welfare advocates say California must address “disturbing” findings from a Los Angeles Times investigation into the state’s…
Latinos are being excluded from efforts to increase voter turnout in California
September 23, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: I hope there will be a historic voter turnout in…
COVID-19 subvariant XEC is a potential winter threat; vaccinations urged
A new subvariant of the coronavirus is gaining traction and drawing more attention as a potential threat heading into late…
Newsom vetoes bill requiring UC and CSU to hire undocumented students
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a bill that would have ordered the University of California, California State University and…
Governor Gavin Newsom signs law banning plastic bags in California
On Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will close a loophole that has allowed plastic bag waste to…
Missing domestic cat makes incredible journey from Yellowstone to California
In June, at the edge of their campsite in Yellowstone National Park, Susanne and her husband, Benjamin “Bennangy” Anguiano, looked…
Column: Californians would love for Kamala Harris to steal this idea from Trump
SACRAMENTO — Kamala Harris has already stolen one idea from Donald Trump. Now she should steal another one, to help…
Passage: No on Prop 36. California should not revive the disastrous war on drugs
Supporters of Proposition 36 would have us believe that California's criminal laws attract thieves and that public safety is not…
Central Valley effort trains farmworkers to master technology that replaces field work
Angel Cortez was ready for a change. Cortez, 43, is a Mexican immigrant who has worked in farming, landscaping and…