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Stanislaus County is the 8th highest in the state for people incompetent to stand trial.

Most of the time, what you pay for electricity or water or gas depends on how much you use. Leave the air conditioner and the lights on all night, and your electricity bill will spike. Take long, relaxing bubble baths every day, and your water bill will climb. But California...

Lawmakers removed a lower rent cap and several significant eviction protections to move the bill through the Senate.

CONCORD, N.H. – A recent federal court ruling announced by U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young stated that a man from California has been sentenced for the trafficking of methamphetamine in California and New Hampshire. The defendant, Robert Perez, Jr. - who previously resided in Perris, California - was handed a 10-year prison sentence and three years of supervised release by U.S. District Court Judge Steven J. McAuliffe. Perez pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine on February 8, 2023.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A bill that would have severely restricted law enforcement officers' use of K-9s, banning use of the animals to help make arrests and control crowds unless there is an imminent threat of danger or death, will not be moving forward this year. The proposed legislation, Assembly...

The California Highway Patrol reported a fatal motorcycle crash on Shiloh Road on May 26, 2023. The collision occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. at Paradise Road and Shiloh Road just southwest of Modesto, officials said. Details on the Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Shiloh Road Near Modesto. A preliminary release revealed...

Who can resist a perfectly crafted donut? And California can't seem to get enough of the dough. In fact, it's estimated that we consume over 10 billion donuts yearly, with the average person devouring at least 63 of these mouthwatering treats annually.

A reader asked: What’s the best thing to do if you find yourself in a no cell service area but need emergency help?

Jump straight to: How will the debt ceiling deal affect me if I’m on CalFresh?. California lawmakers and social safety net advocates are scrambling to prepare for the effects of new restrictions on federal assistance programs, such as food stamps and cash aid, which are expected as part of a federal debt ceiling deal headed for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday. Anti-poverty advocates say the new restrictions come at the worst possible moment.

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Sikhs may no longer have to wear motorcycle helmets in California. On Wednesday, state senators voted 21 to 8 in support of SB 847, authored by Sen. Brian Dahle (R-Yuba City), which exempts the religious group from wearing the helmets, as long as the rider is wearing a turban.

As California grapples with how to deal with heat waves made more intense by climate change, schools in the state may soon have to come up with plans for cooling down outside play areas by planting more trees and replacing surfaces like asphalt.

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About 20% of American households acquired a cat or dog during the COVID-19 crisis. It appears many later abandoned those animals.

Border officials at the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility in California made a significant breakthrough in their ongoing fight against drug smuggling. In a stunning operation, they seized over $38 million worth of methamphetamine concealed within a seemingly innocent shipment of kale. The meticulous efforts of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers led to the detainment of the driver, resulting in a significant blow to narcotics smuggling. This seizure serves as a testament to the dedication and vigilance of CBP officers in safeguarding our communities.

A convicted child molester who was found dead in the cell he shared with a serial killer was strangled, an autopsy has found. Juan Pablo Villanueva was serving a life sentence for the sex crime when he was killed Feb. 24 at North Kern State Prison in California, according to KGET. His cellmate, Ramon Escobar, was doing life without parole, for killing his aunt and uncle and then bludgeoning to death five transient people. It’s not clear if Escobar will be charged.Read it at KGET

A dive team successfully recovered a Tesla submerged in four feet of water after a double fatal crash on California's Highway 1, near Bean Hollow Road. The accident claimed the lives of two individuals, identified as Patricio Cabrera and James Willis, and left a third person in critical condition.

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A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, in Wednesday evening's SuperLotto Plus drawing was sold at a San Diego supermarket and is worth $45,846, the California Lottery announced.

SACRAMENTO -- California has the worst homeless crisis in the nation. Ending it starts with one thing, according to Yolo County's district attorney: ending its drug crisis.DA Jeff Reisig and a group of other local law enforcement officials put together a bold proposal, possibly headed to the ballot of California voters in the November 2024 election."We do, in fact, have a plan that can end California's crisis in one year, and here's how. This is a drug crisis. All we need to do is look at some of our blue states who have had similar challenges and see how they...