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CALIFORNIA — A proposed statewide ballot initiative would create a one‑time tax on California billionaires and direct most of the revenue toward health care, according to an analysis by the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO).

A California new law expands CARE Court, a mental health program championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, to include some people diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The post New California law expands Newsom’s mental health court appeared first on Long Beach Post .

PLACERVILLE, Calif. (KOLO) - In 2025, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a list of new laws that will take effect on Thursday, Jan. 1. “The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is committed to keeping the public informed so they can make the safest choices for themselves and their families,” according to its website.

Another year and another set of e-bike restrictions. California riders are about to see some notable changes, as several new e-bike and electric motorcycle laws are set to take effect next week. Beginning January 1, 2026, a package of safety-focused regulations will officially go live, aimed at addressing the rapid...

This bear living in a California crawlspace is no longer a laughing matter. What would you do if you knew that a 400-plus pound apex predator was loitering just a couple of feet below where you sleep? And has really made itself at home? An Altadena, California homeowner is currently facing that very problem. Ken...

"I'm here sharing the statement today because the life of our beautiful 18-year-old son, Braun Levi, brutally and senselessly ended in a preventable tragedy," Jennifer Levi said.

The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department had its hands full this weekend dealing with organized retail theft. According to a social media post from the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department, officers responded swiftly after receiving a report of theft at a local Safeway, with the suspects fleeing in a getaway...

(KRON) — Got a problem with squatters? A Bay Area man wielding a Samurai sword and trained in mixed martial arts could be the solution. ASAP Squatter Removal advertises itself as the “#1 squatter removal service” and according to its website, removes squatters “in the Northern California area.” The company’s website...

(KRON) — Traffic on Highway 17 at Interstate 280 was disrupted on Monday after a garbage truck was forced to dump its load onto the freeway due to a fire, the California Highway Patrol said. The far-right lane of the freeway is closed with the left two lanes open, according to the CHP. Photos posted […]

Illegal dumpers in Santa Clara County have been caught on camera, and they won't be trashing the community. The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office has successfully identified and confronted the individual responsible for unlawfully disposing of a trailer load of brush and debris along Castro Valley Road and Santa...