Jun 30 California tests off-the-grid solutions to power outages By Daisy Nguyen, Associated Press To improve energy resilience in California, utilities and small communities are installing microgrids that can disconnect from the larger electrical grid and switch to using solar energy generated and stored locally. Continue reading
Jun 21 California weighs extending eviction protections past June By Adam Beam, Associated Press California Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers are negotiating whether to extend the state's ban on evictions for unpaid rent. Continue reading
Jun 21 Why the cry to #FreeBritney keeps getting louder By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press What to know about conservatorships ahead of Britney Spears’ court testimony on Wednesday. Continue reading
Jun 15 California fully reopens after being 1st to shut in pandemic By Jocelyn Gecker, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Most of California's coronavirus restrictions are over, including capacity limits at businesses, masks and social distancing. Newsom pointed to the 40 million-plus doses of vaccine administered and the plunge in cases as the reason for the reopening. Continue reading
Jun 02 Police release body-cam video of California rail yard shooting By Associated Press The nearly 4-1/2 minutes of footage is from one deputy who arrived minutes after the first shooting reports and while shots were still being fired. Continue reading
May 28 Watch 2:02 Remembering the victims of the San Jose mass shooting The investigation into the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) rail yard shooting that killed 9 people in San Jose, California, continues. The mass shooter's motive remains unclear, but officials have identified the victims. Stephanie Sy takes a moment to… Continue watching
May 26 Employee shoots, kills 8 at California rail yard, police say By Jocelyn Gecker, Martha Mendoza, Associated Press An employee opened fire at a California rail yard serving Silicon Valley, killing eight people before ending his own life. Authorities say the shooting took place Wednesday in San Jose at a transit control center that stores trains and has… Continue reading
May 21 California to drop social distancing requirements in June By Don Thompson, Associated Press State health director Dr. Mark Ghaly said Friday that dramatically lower virus cases and increasing vaccinations mean it's safe for the state to remove nearly all restrictions next month. Continue reading
May 17 Watch 5:30 News Wrap: Biden to send 20 million COVID-19 vaccines abroad by end of June In our news wrap Monday, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. will send 20 million COVID-19 vaccines overseas by the end of June. A powerful cyclone roared up the coast of southern India, with winds up to 103 miles… Continue watching
May 14 Water crisis deepens on California-Oregon line By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press A severe drought is creating a water crisis not seen in more than a century for farmers and federally protected fish along the Oregon-California border. Continue reading