Feb 29 Blizzard warning of up to 10 feet of snow in Northern California’s Sierra, travel ‘dangerous to impossible’ By Olga R. Rodriguez, Scott Sonner, Associated Press It is predicted to push toward the Sierra Nevada mountains with potential blizzard conditions and up to 10 feet of snow in the mountains around Lake Tahoe by the weekend. Continue reading
Feb 27 San Francisco formally apologizes to Black residents for decades of racist policies By Janie Har, Associated Press San Francisco joins another major U.S. city, Boston, in issuing an apology. Nine states have formally apologized for slavery, according to the resolution. Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch 8:54 Vision for new affordable city in California meets skepticism from locals By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes Cities worldwide are becoming overcrowded, overpriced and a source of global warming. That's why a group called "California Forever" is looking to build a livable, affordable, and eco-friendly community near San Francisco. But some local officials and residents are skeptical… Continue watching
Feb 27 San Francisco plans to apologize to Black residents for racist laws. Reparations advocates want more By Janie Har, Associated Press An apology would be the first reparations recommendation to be realized of more than 100 proposals suggested by a city reparations committee. Continue reading
Feb 20 Biden to visit California to rev up fundraising for reelection bid By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press He's trying to make up for lost time after largely avoiding the Democratic donor stronghold during last year's strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA. Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch 4:38 News Wrap: Russia cements substantial battlefield win in eastern Ukraine In our news wrap Monday, Moscow says its forces cleared Ukrainian defenders from a battered Donetsk city, 26 EU members called for an immediate humanitarian pause in Gaza as the death toll passes 29,000, the UN's top court kicked off… Continue watching
Feb 19 California braces for another potentially destructive winter storm By Associated Press Forecasters warned Monday of possible flooding, hail, strong winds and even brief tornadoes as the system moves south over the next few days. Continue reading
Feb 12 House Republicans have struggled with empty seats. Will special elections for Santos and McCarthy’s seats help? By Mekhi Hill House Republicans have been navigating a new year while missing a few key members, adding stress to an already narrow majority in the chamber. Continue reading
Feb 07 Southern Californians recount harrowing mudslides during record-breaking winter storm By Damian Dovarganes, Richard Vogel, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press A storm that parked itself over Southern California for days, unleashing historic downpours that caused hundreds of landslides, is moving out of the region after a final drenching. Continue reading
Feb 06 California braces for landslides after LA deluged with rain By John Antczak, Christopher Weber, Julie Watson, Associated Press Near the Hollywood Hills, floodwaters carried mud, rocks and household objects downhill through Studio City, city officials said. Sixteen people were evacuated and several homes were red-tagged. Continue reading