Altadena, California and Eaton Fire

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California launches civil rights probe into botched evacuations in historically Black Altadena
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced an investigation into potential civil rights violations during the emergency response to the Eaton fire. West Altadena, a historically Black community, received late evacuation alerts and few firefighting resources,

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California AG Bonta launches civil rights probe of Eaton Fire response in historically Black West Altadena
CA Department of Justice launches civil rights investigation into Eaton Fire response

California mountain lions gain protection

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More than 1,400 California mountain lions get endangered species protections
California wildlife officials on Thursday voted to list six small, isolated mountain lion populations as threatened under the state Endangered Species Act.

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California wildlife officials give mountain lions new habitat protections
Local mountain lions gain protection as threatened California species

California sues

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California, other states sue over Trump administration's latest cuts to HIV programs
California and three other states sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its plans to slash $600 million from programs designed to prevent and track the spread of HIV, including in the LGBTQ+ community — arguing the move is based on "political animus and disagreements about unrelated topics such as federal immigration enforcement,

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California sues as Trump plans $600 million in health fund cuts
Illinois sues Trump administration over more than $100 million in planned cuts to health care grants

California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during LA-area wildfire

California's top prosecutor announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into how delayed evacuations impacted a ...

Who is running in California's 3rd Congressional District?

Incumbent Kevin Kiley announced earlier this month that he would not seek re-election in the district.

California DOJ to investigate racial discrimination as reason for lack of preparedness in deadly Altadena fire

California Attorney General Rob Bonta claims “compelling evidence” has prompted him to launch an investigation into whether ...

Rain returning to Valley as new Pacific storms move into California

After an unusually warm winter, California is getting much-needed rain and snow. Here's when you can expect to see rain in ...

California school board member in hot seat after students violated orders leaving campus to protest ICE

A Pajaro Valley School Board trustee in California allegedly confronted a high school principal over threats to tow student ...

Disney to pay $2.75 million to settle alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act

Walt Disney Co. will pay $2.75 million to settle allegations that it violated the California Consumer Privacy Act, the state ...

Heavy snowfall and rain to hit Northern California starting Sunday

The National Weather Service forecast multiple storms, which are expected to bring abundant rain to the Bay Area and snow to ...

Only 50 of these wild canines are left. California biologists just caught one.

These endangered alpine creatures eluded biologists for years.

Mark Zuckerberg becomes latest California billionaire to relocate to Florida amid tax concerns

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is allegedly buying an estimated $150 to $200 million Miami mansion as California's proposed wealth ...

A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native bees

California photographer and conservationist Krystle Hickman is on a quest to document hundreds of species of native bees, ...