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In speech slamming California’s immigration policies, Trump calls some unauthorized border-crossers ‘animals’

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

While railing against California for its so-called sanctuary immigration policies, President Donald Trump referred to some people who cross the border illegally as "animals" — drawing a sharp rebuke from Democratic leaders for the harsh rhetoric.

Hawaii volcano raises concerns of eruptions along West Coast

By Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press

The eruption of a Hawaii volcano in the Pacific "Ring of Fire" has experts warily eyeing volcanic peaks on America's West Coast that are also part of the geologically active region.

California moves to require solar panels on all new homes

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

The new building standard — unanimously approved by the five-member California Energy Commission — would be the first such statewide mandate in the nation. It represents the state's latest step to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

Opinion: End of the gig economy? Don’t read too much into a California court ruling

By Elizabeth C. Tippett, The Conversation

The California Supreme Court made it harder to classify workers as independent contractors. But it's not quite the 'game changer' some observers claim it to be.

Why do tumbleweeds tumble?

By Gabriela Quirós, KQED Science

Tumbleweeds might be the iconic props of classic Westerns. But in real life, they’re not only a noxious weed, but one that moves around.

California’s Orange County could determine Congress control

By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

Once considered conservative holy ground, Orange County is starting to look like a last stand for California Republicans.

Public support for marijuana is growing. Will lawmakers follow?

By Jasmine Wright

As of last month, lawmakers in at least 21 states had introduced legislation for recreational use. And 14 states are weighing medical pot proposals. Here's a look at what lawmakers are saying, at the state and federal levels.

Golden State Killer arrest is cause for celebration — and some concern over DNA privacy

The man believed to be the Golden State Killer -- a serial murderer and rapist whose crimes terrorized California in the 1970s and ‘80s -- was arrested last week. While considered a huge success for law enforcement, his arrest also…

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Neighbor regrets 911 call that led to fatal police shooting of Stephon Clark

By Associated Press

"It makes me never want to call 911 again," Dave Reiling, told the Sacramento Bee.

4 presumed dead after Marine helicopter crash in California

By Associated Press

The CH-53E Super Stallion went down shortly Tuesday afternoon near El Centro, California, a few miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. The cause of the crash is under investigation.