California News Archives

Newsom hits “dimmer switch” on reopening in several counties

June 29, 2020 7:50 PM Lisa Sturgis

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday afternoon the state is pushing the reopening “dimmer switch” in a number of counties facing high…

Golden State Killer pleads guilty to 88 charges

June 29, 2020 1:09 PM Lisa Sturgis, April Hettinger

The so-called “Golden State Killer” pleaded guilty to a total of 88 crimes Monday in a Sacramento courtroom.…

Leaders want John Wayne’s name, statue taken off airport

June 29, 2020 5:43 AM The Associated Press

The resolution asked the board “to restore its original name: Orange County…

CBP stops 18 people from illegally entering the US in a boat

June 27, 2020 3:50 PM Sofie Sanchez

U.S. Customs and Border (CBP) Protection agents stopped a boat off the coast of San Diego with 18 people on board trying to illegally enter the…

Disney delays Southern California theme park reopenings

June 25, 2020 6:39 AM The Associated Press

Disney is postponing the mid-July reopening of its Southern California theme parks until it receives guidelines from the state, the company announced…

Miramar Air Show in California canceled over virus concerns

June 23, 2020 5:41 AM The Associated Press

This year’s Miramar Air Show in Southern California, billed as the world’s largest military air display, has been canceled over concerns about…

Watch Now: Gov. Newsom provides update on California coronavirus response

June 22, 2020 12:11 PM Lisa Sturgis

California Governor Gavin Newsom will provide an update on the state’s battle against coronavirus Monday afternoon. …

California governor, lawmakers agree how to close deficit

June 22, 2020 10:47 AM The Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Democratic state Legislature have agreed on a budget plan that would cover the state’s estimated $54.3 billion…

California to send every voter mail-in ballot for November

June 19, 2020 6:03 AM The Associated Press

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday to require county officials to mail a ballot to every registered voter for the November election, cementing…

PG&E to plead guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter

March 23, 2020 4:59 PM Lisa Sturgis, Christian Galeno

The California power company blamed for sparking a devastating and deadly wildfire will plead guilty to 84 counts of involuntary…

Fire crews battle wildfire near Bakersfield

June 16, 2020 1:40 PM Lisa Sturgis

Fire crews in southern California spent the night battling a quick-moving…

Pack swimsuit, mask, California welcomes back tourists

June 12, 2020 7:05 AM The Associated Press

There will be no packed double-decker safari buses with tour guides rolling through the San Diego Zoo, nor animal shows that draw crowds — nor…

Disney plans to reopen California theme parks in July

June 11, 2020 8:36 AM The Associated Press, Christian Galeno

Disney is proposing to reopen its Southern California theme parks in mid-July after what will be a four-month closure due to the coronavirus, the…

Wildfires erupt as California sees hot, dry weather

June 10, 2020 1:36 PM The Associated Press

Firefighters were battling a pair of brush fires Wednesday that had burned through more than 11 square miles (28 square kilometers) at Southern…

San Diego County reopens with safety modifications

June 9, 2020 1:41 PM Sumiko Keil

San Diego County announces the reopening of campgrounds, aquariums, gyms, hotels, and bars starting this…

California OKs movie theaters to reopen with limited seats

June 9, 2020 5:55 AM The Associated Press

California movie theaters can begin opening later this week if they limit theater capacity to 25% or no more than 100 attendees, under state guidance…