Newsom signs series of bills into law, vetoes one focused on behavioral health
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office announced Thursday that he has signed several pieces of legislation into law, impacting everything from emergency medical services for pets to education on African American history and voter registration for military members. Among the newly signed...
15 Slang Terms That Prove You Grew Up in California
PCH (Highway 1) Pacific Coast Highway; “let’s take PCH” = windows down, playlists up, ETA unknown. The marine layer’s seasonal trilogy; locals pack hoodies for beach days like it’s a ritual. Karl the Fog. San Francisco’s famously personified fog; he has a social life and...
Sacramento murder convict among batch of commutations, pardons by Gavin Newsom
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued 23 pardons and 10 commutations on Friday, the governor’s office announced , including a man convicted of murder in Sacramento County who will be allowed to apply for for parole. Newsom granted a commutation to Arthur Battle, convicted of murder for a 2006 contract killing. Battle...
California gas prices jump, bringing extra pain to the pump for Labor Day weekend
LOS ANGELES - Southern California gas prices jumped in the days leading up to Labor Day weekend, bringing extra pain to the pump during one of the busier travel periods of the year. Gas prices have increased by 10 cents or more in the last week across most of Southern...
‘Moment of crisis’: Unions in somber mood this Labor Day
LOS ANGELES - Thousands of workers and union organizers from across California will gather for picnics and marches this weekend to honor the contributions of the nation's working people. But the Labor Day celebrations will be tempered by a sobering reality: Unions face mounting pressure to protect their members from...
Newsom offers clemency to 5 inmates serving life without parole
LOS ANGELES - Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted the sentences of five inmates serving life without parole for murder, saying Friday that they deserve a chance at freedom after transforming their lives. In all, the governor pardoned 23 people and commuted the sentences of 10 others. Newsom's office said that many...
Swimmers Rescued from Dangerous Waters at Lexington Reservoir by Santa Clara County Firefighters
On Wednesday, a pair of swimmers found themselves in treacherous waters at Lexington Reservoir, leading to a dramatic rescue by the Santa Clara County Firefighters. Details emerged from a social media post by the Santa Clara County Fire Department stating that one victim, who swam too far from shore and could not...
Loaded ghost gun, brass knuckles discovered on minor in San Jose
(KRON) – Brass knuckles and a loaded ghost gun were found on a teenager in San Jose Friday night, according to the San Jose Police Department. At around 10:32 p.m., San Jose police officers noticed a group of people with open alcohol containers while patrolling. Police said officers discovered that a minor was...
Sea Wagyu House Opening in Milpitas
According to a recently submitted alcohol license application, a new concept, listed as Sea Wagyu House, is located in Milpitas. Coming to 503 E Calaveras Boulevard, the eatery will land near Chick-fil-A, the Mexican food restaurant El Torito, and the Chinese cuisine eatery Luu New Tung Kee Noodle. What Now...
California city ‘blindsided’ by high-speed rail proposal to prioritize Bay Area service
To address funding challenges, the California High-Speed Rail Authority suggested the project could prioritize developing routes serving more populated areas and therefore bring in more revenue.
