California

Super-rich Californians are hiring their own private firefighters, and it’s causing problems

Four suspected white supremacists charged for actions during Charlottesville riots

California becomes first state to abolish cash bail, but gives judges more discretion to jail defendants

Verizon throttled data while firefighters responded to wildfire, highlighting danger of Net Neutrality repeal

California city set to test basic income of $500 a month to fight income inequality

California’s judges grow in gender and racial diversity — but more needs to be done

Sen. Kamala Harris could be a 2020 Democratic presidential nominee

Aetna medical director admits to denying coverage without looking at patients’ records

California legalizes weed, but state and federal laws are at odds, placing citizens in crosshairs

California could actualize its 50% renewable power goal 10 years ahead of schedule

Large pay gaps persist between white and of-color food service workers in the Bay Area

California uses imprisoned women to fight record-breaking fires

Police beat teenage girl they mistook for a grown male suspect

California bill would require police to turn in body camera footage after shootings

Hate crimes are on the rise in California

Man arrested for machete stabbing while yelling racial slurs

Darius Smith, 15, killed by off-duty Border Patrol agent

California bar celebrated Cinco de Mayo with fake border wall and green cards

Pro-Trump Rally in Berkeley, California Erupts In Violence

California Wants to Repeal Felony HIV Criminalization Laws. No, That Does Not Deserve Backlash.

Desmond Phillips Killed By Police During Mental Health Episode

26-Year-Old Becomes Stockton’s Youngest, First Black Mayor

California Ends Statute of Limitations For Rape Following Bill Cosby Case

California Police Shoot Unarmed, Black Man With Mental Health Needs

It Shouldn’t Be Surprising That Two Black Pitzer Students Didn’t Want White Roommates

Homelessness remains a serious problem in the state of California

California Is Now Guaranteed A Female Senator of Color

Jasmine Richards’ ‘Felony Lynching’ Charge Is ‘Political Prosecution’, Lawyer Says

High School Student Escorted Out Of Graduation For Wearing Kente Cloth

Afeni Shakur Passes Away at 69

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