California leaders rebuke Trump administration’s push over alleged noncitizen voting
Election personnel concerned directive to ‘quickly’ verify 20,000 ballots could disenfranchise citizensCalifornia’s top leaders have rebuked the Trump administration’s efforts to quash alleged noncitizen voting.Less than two weeks before the midterms,…
‘It was so magical’: the 33-year-old who made history swimming the length of California
Ultra-endurance swimmer Catherine Breed navigated waves, wildlife and pollution to become the first person to swim from state’s northern-most tip to Mexico borderNearly four months ago, Catherine Breed, a 33-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area, set…
California officials ordered by DoJ to set aside ‘likely’ noncitizen ballots
Letters from federal prosecutors represent latest escalation as Trump continues to make claims of voter fraudFederal prosecutors sent letters to county registrars across California on Friday demanding that local officials set aside and verify ballots…
Father who killed Oregon school shooter speaks out for first time: ‘I have to go in’
Kaylub Giamanco recounts the day he confronted the Silver Rail elementary school shooter, who killed three boys and one teacherThe Oregon father hailed as a hero for stopping a school shooting last week spoke for the first time about the incident,…
Severe flooding in US west triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders
At least one injured after flooding in Four Corners region – which includes Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah Severe flooding in the Four Corners region on Friday led to water rescues – some from rooftops – and impassable roads, with some residents…
Flu cases rise on west coast earlier than usual as US officials encourage vaccine
California flu test rate at 9.65%, higher than normal 1% rate for early October, amid mutation of H1N1 influenza A strainFlu cases on the west coast are on the rise months earlier than normal, prompting health officials to stress the importance of the…
Teacher wounded in Oregon school shooting played dead after she was shot
Becky Drury says she was hit by gunfire before she could intervene in attack that killed four, including three childrenA teacher wounded in last week’s shooting at a Bend, Oregon, elementary school shared her account of the incident, and how she was shot…
CDC denies approval for high volume measles test, ‘prioritizing emerging technologies’
A letter signed by health officials in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, asks the CDC to reconsiderCalifornia and Washington asked the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in May to validate a new way to test for measles – but…
Rookie Lendeborg jaws at ‘weak ass’ Dončić and admits he didn’t watch much NBA
Lendeborg takes issue with appeals for foul callsForward says he had limited exposure to leagueGolden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg had an extraordinary NBA debut as he jawed with Luka Dončić and admitted he had largely been exposed to the league…
Thousands of California public employees set to strike over contract
SEIU Local 1000, representing nurses and teachers, pushing for higher wages, telework and affordable healthcareThousands of California state workers were set to strike on Wednesday, rallying outside government buildings in several cities, as tensions…