The Caldor fire is “knocking on the door” near Lake Tahoe and has become the nation’s No. 1 priority for firefighting resources, officials say.
Author: Christal Hayes, USA TODAY
19-year-old woman wanted after setting man on fire, killing him in Texas home, police say
Houston police on Monday are searching for a woman who they say lit a man on fire and killed him earlier this month.
California becomes first state to mandate vaccines or testing for all teachers, school employees, Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate for teachers and school workers comes as the delta variant surges across the country.
California’s Dixie Fire has destroyed nearly 900 buildings; hot weather could hinder firefighting efforts
The Dixie Fire continued to burn across northern California and while fire crews had some successes, weather forecasts offer a warning the blaze could worsen
Keep Gov. Gavin Newsom, or kick him out of office? What to know about California recall election.
The list of challengers includes reality star Caitlyn Jenner, radio host Larry Elder and the state’s 2018 Republican gubernatorial nominee John Cox.
Shameless shoplifters: Retail thefts getting bolder in California and beyond
Retail thefts in California have resulted in some of the largest shopping chains taking unprecedented steps to cut store hours and beef up security.
California’s wildfires off to ‘a daunting start,’ currently outpacing historic 2020 season
The number of wildfires so far is outpacing averages and even last year’s historic fire season.
Bug infestations, tent-lined streets: California’s homelessness crisis is at a tipping point. Will a $12B plan put a dent in it?
Homelessness in California has been spiraling out of control for decades – and then came COVID-19. Will a $12B investment bring meaningful results?
‘Keep dancing Orlando’: Five years later, Pulse nightclub shooting survivors seek to embody strength of LGBTQ community
The early-morning attack at a gay nightclub in Florida on June 12, 2016, left the LGBTQ community grieving and on edge during Pride celebrations.
San Jose wasn’t alerted that feds once detained rail yard killer for terrorist books, hateful writings, DA says
The Department of Homeland Security never notified local authorities after they stopped the San Jose gunman in 2016 with books on terrorism and writings detailing his hatred of the rail yard that he later attacked, the local DA told USA TODAY.
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