Oct 15 Trump administration sues California to block counting of alleged noncitizen mail ballots By Alanna Durkin Richer, Sophie Austin, Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press The Trump administration sued California election officials Thursday, asking a judge to bar the state from counting mail-in ballots for next month's midterm elections from people the federal government has identified as “likely” noncitizens until their status can be confirmed. Continue reading
Oct 14 Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls By Safiyah Riddle, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month’s midterm elections. Continue reading
Oct 11 Isaias moves north as Rachel batters Southern California By Sophie Bates, Kate Brumback, Julie Walker, Associated Press At least four deaths were linked to Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, which came ashore as a Category 2 hurricane Friday near Destin, Florida, a Gulf Coast vacation spot filled with high-rises and tourist shops. The storm… Continue reading
Oct 08 Long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay By Julie Watson, John Seewer, Associated Press The reunion followed an emotional rollercoaster for families who described crying and losing sleep after hearing reports of supply shortages and deteriorating mental health among the crew during the deployment that spent a record 265 days of uninterrupted time at… Continue reading
Oct 01 California helicopter crash kills 2 people, leaves 2 hospitalized and 1 missing By Dave Collins, Associated Press A medical helicopter transporting a patient crashed off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, killing two people and leaving two hospitalized, authorities said Thursday. Rescuers continued searching Thursday for a fifth person who was aboard the aircraft and went missing after… Continue reading
Sep 30 Federal oversight of Oakland Police Department ends after 23 years By Associated Press A federal judge on Tuesday ended federal monitoring of the Oakland Police Department after 23 years, capping the longest-running oversight of a police department in U.S. history. Continue reading
Sep 29 Newsom signs California law banning officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks By Sophie Austin, Associated Press In California, lawmakers passed at least two dozen bills this year seeking to fortify immigrants' rights, restrict cooperation with federal immigration agents and tighten regulations on immigrant detention facilities, among other things. Continue reading
Sep 28 Sea level rise reshaping California beach town and threatening rail line By Amy Taxin, Associated Press San Clemente's North Beach is now split and officials have used rocks to shore up a seaside rail line. But residents say the structure is making erosion worse and more sand is needed to nourish the beach. Continue reading
Sep 22 New York and California sue to block Trump's plans to cancel offshore wind projects By Matthew Daly, Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Democratic attorneys general from California and New York are suing the Trump administration over its plans to buy back offshore wind leases as it seeks to discourage expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels. Continue reading
Sep 22 California farmers struggle to sell grapes as wine demand drops By Terry Chea, Associated Press It’s harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as Americans cut back on drinking. Continue reading