Mar 05 Momentum builds in major homelessness case before U.S. Supreme Court By Claire Rush, Associated Press In 2018, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled it was unconstitutional to punish people who for sleeping outside if there are not enough shelter beds. Many Western officials say it has prevented them from addressing homeless encampments. Continue reading
Mar 04 Powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California but even more snow expected By Christopher Weber, Brooke Hess, Associated Press Blizzard warnings have mostly expired but scattered thunderstorms are likely and another 2 feet of snow is possible in the mountains. Continue reading
Mar 03 What to expect in California's state and presidential primaries By Robert Yoon, Associated Press With Super Tuesday fast approaching, presidential campaigns are eyeing the biggest prize of the day, the California primary. Here's what to expect on election night. Continue reading
Mar 02 Biggest blizzard of the season hits California and Nevada, shutting down interstate By Scott Sonner, Associated Press A powerful blizzard howled Saturday in the Sierra Nevada as the biggest storm of the season shut down a long stretch of Interstate 80 in California and gusty winds and heavy rain hit lower elevations, leaving tens of thousands of… Continue reading
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