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San Francisco sheriff uses Taser to subdue armed man after rubber bullets fail
KTVU - California
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A foot chase involving an armed man in San Francisco ended Monday when Sheriff Paul Miyamoto and a deputy subdued him with Tasers after rubber bullets failed to stop him, authorities said. SAN FRANCISCO - A foot chase involving an armed man in San...
Mercury face Golden State Valkyries with potential return to 8-player rotation
Yardbarker
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August 18, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO — Coming off a thriller on Sunday afternoon, the Phoenix Mercury head to San Francisco to face the Golden State Valkyries, hoping guard Monique Akoa Makani makes her return to the lineup. Before Sunday’s game against the Seattle...
Inside San Francisco’s Transgender District
Harper's Bazaar
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August 18, 2025
When Breonna McCree was 16 years old, she told her parents she wanted to transition. “My dad was like, ‘Okay, well, you can’t do that here,’ ” she says, explaining that she was forced to leave the family’s Bay Area home. “It was a traumatic...
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San Francisco Giants Player Jung Hoo Lee Catches Ball Between His Legs — Watch! By Natasha Dye
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee made an impressive catch during his team's win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Aug. 17 Lee caught the ball between his knees to secure an out in their 7-1 win over Tampa Bay After the game, Lee...
Why the Golden State Warriors are Expected to Bag $45 Million Deal with Jonathan Kuminga
The Times of India
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Jonathan Kuminga of the Golden State Warriors (Image Source: Getty Images) The Golden State Warriors appear to be closing in on a resolution to their ongoing contract standoff with forward Jonathan Kuminga. Reports indicate that the organization...
California Democrats and Republicans clash over proposed changes to state congressional map
KCRA Sacramento's Channel 3
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August 19, 2025
California Democrats and Republicans are at odds over plans to redraw congressional maps both in the Golden State and around the country. Elected leaders across multiple states, including California and Texas, are looking at potentially adjusting...
California AG Bonta 'running out the clock' to stop parental rights initiative, appeals court hears
Just the News
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August 18, 2025
California law required Attorney General Rob Bonta to write a neutral title and summary for a 2024 ballot measure to mandate parental notification when children request to be identified as the opposite sex in school records, limit girls' sports to...
California Democrats dig in on redistricting efforts as Thursday deadline looms
CBS 13 Sacramento - California
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting effort took a big step forward with Democratic lawmakers back in session this week to try and get the bill on the November ballot. Monday, California Democrats and Republicans held dueling press...
California Democrats change their tunes on oil drilling in state
Times of San Diego
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August 18, 2025
President Donald Trump talks with then California Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom, left, during a visit to a neighborhood burned by the wildfires in Paradise on Nov. 17, 2018. (File photo by Evan Vucci/Associated Press) The oil industry is having an...
California sees success cutting homelessness, highlights mental health initiatives
KRCR - California
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SACRAMENTO — California is reporting significant reductions in unsheltered homelessness across the state, marking a positive shift in the ongoing battle against this national crisis. Governor Gavin Newsom's administration attributes this success...
California Democrats propose new congressional map to counter Texas redistricting
CBS 8 San Diego - California
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California Democrats propose a new congressional map to potentially add seats in response to Texas efforts. SAN DIEGO — California Democratic legislators have unveiled a proposal for a new congressional map that could potentially give their party...
California’s Caregiver Expansion Bill Put On Ice After Backlash
The Daily Caller
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August 19, 2025
A California bill, AB 495, which aims to expand who can act as a caregiver —specifically for children of illegal immigrant families — was moved to suspension Monday after a hearing by the state Senate Appropriations Committee. Introduced by...
California Can't Stop Owning Itself In Ongoing Wind And Solar Debacle
Zero Hedge
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California's wind and solar policies have become such a debacle that even Politico is mocking them after the state promised to fast-track renewable energy projects with a shiny new permitting program - yet one of the first big wind farms to test...
California Civil Rights Department (CRD) Ramps Up Enforcement of the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA)
JD Supra - California
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August 19, 2025
Evaluating candidates with known criminal records in compliance with the California Fair Chance Act1 (CFCA) poses a challenge for covered employers because the CFCA limits the discretion employers have to rely on such records when making hiring...
California sues DOJ over new immigration conditions tied to victim assistance grants
Golden State Today - California
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August 18, 2025
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) over new immigration enforcement conditions placed on federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants. The...
California legislature passes bill that gives interest on insurance payouts to homeowners
CNBC
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August 18, 2025
An aerial view of properties cleared of wildfire debris which burned in the Eaton Fire on July 03, 2025 in Altadena, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty Images The California state legislature passed a bill Monday that ensures...
California grocers warn of price increases due to proposed self-checkout legislation
CBS 8 San Diego - California
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Senate Bill 442, which has already passed the state Senate, aims to improve working conditions for employees but faces opposition from industry representatives. SAN DIEGO — A new bill regulating self-checkout stations in California grocery stores...
California’s wind energy permitting delays expose deeper tensions between state and local control
Environmental Health News
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August 18, 2025
A California law meant to fast-track renewable energy projects has stumbled amid local resistance, leaving a major wind farm in limbo more than 650 days after applying for state approval. Noah Baustin reports for POLITICO. In short: The Fountain...
Rights group claims law enforcement used excessive force in Los Angeles protests
JURIST
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August 18, 2025
Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated on Monday that law enforcement officers used “excessive force and deliberate brutality” in response to protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles, California, from June 6-14. According to HRW, while the...
Warriors owner Joe Lacob wants Jonathan Kuminga to remain in Golden State
Sporting News
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August 18, 2025
The rift between Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors seems to be holding up the entire NBA offseason at this point, with a new wrinkle from the Warriors’ ownership now making waves. Kuminga is currently a restricted free agent, and...