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Rescuers Pull Dog Out of 50-Foot Mine Shaft

Firefighters helped rescue the beleaguered canine from mine shaft in California's El Dorado County

(Newser) - There are almost 2,000 abandoned mines in California's El Dorado County, according to FOX40 , which details the tale of "one poor dog" who ended up 50 feet deep in one. Per an online statement , firefighters responded to a middle-of-the-night call last Thursday at an area about 70...

3K+ Guitars Part of 'Massive Attempt to Con' US Consumers

They may have looked like real Gibsons worth $18M, but authorities say they're phonies

(Newser) - If they'd been actual Gibson guitars, the 3,000-plus musical instruments seized recently in California would've been worth around $18 million. They were phonies, however, and their interception at the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport is now what the Los Angeles Times is calling "the largest counterfeit musical...

Newsom Plans to Counter Trump on Electric Cars

California governor promises to restore $7.5K rebate in state if next president kills it nationally

(Newser) - President-elect Trump isn't in office yet, but California Gov. Gavin Newsom is already planning to counter an expected move on electric vehicles. On Monday, Newsom promised that if Trump killed the $7,500 federal rebate to buyers of EVs, California would restore it for state residents, reports the Los ...

Severe Storms Wreak Havoc on Both Coasts

Record rain, high winds in California, Seattle; blizzard and winter storm warnings on East Coast

(Newser) - A major storm dropped more snow and record rain in California, causing small landslides and flooding some streets, while on the opposite side of the country, blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday for areas spanning from the Northeast to central Appalachia. The storm on the West Coast...

In This State, First Confirmed US Case of Bird Flu in Kids

The child has mild symptoms and is recovering

(Newser) - Health officials on Friday confirmed bird flu in a California child—the first reported case in a US minor. The child had mild symptoms, was treated with antiviral medication, and is recovering, the CDC said in announcing the test results, per the AP . State officials have said the child attends...

Cartel Honcho Faked His Death, Lived It Up in US: Feds

Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa, arrested Tuesday, is son-in-law to 'El Mencho'

(Newser) - Authorities have arrested a high-ranking member of the Jalisco New Generation cartel who allegedly faked his own death before living a life of luxury in California under a fake name. Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa, 37, is son-in-law to cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," CNN...

Newly Released Report Details Hegseth Assault Allegation

It provides their differing accounts of sexual encounter in his hotel room

(Newser) - The 2017 sexual assault allegation that has complicated Pete Hegseth's path to becoming the next defense secretary just took another turn. A report on the incident filed by police in Monterey, California, was released on Wednesday night, with the city attorney's office declaring that because Hegseth himself requested...

Teen Breaks Brother's Bar Exam Record

Sophia Park, 17, is youngest in California to pass the bar

(Newser) - A California teen is believed to be the state's youngest person ever to pass its bar exam—and the person whose record she just beat is her own brother. According to the Tulare County District Attorney's Office , Sophia Park was just 17 years, 8 months when she passed...

California Voters Reject Minimum Wage Hike

Narrowly defeated measure would have raised minimum wage to $18 by 2026

(Newser) - Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2026, the highest in the country. Opponents, including the California Chamber of Commerce, said it would have increased costs, led to higher taxes, and pushed businesses to cut jobs....

Park Visitors on Ride Stuck in Midair for Two Hours

22 people had a frightening experience at Knott's Berry Farm

(Newser) - More than 20 riders were suspended in midair for hours after a Knott's Berry Farm ride malfunctioned Monday afternoon. Guests at the Southern California theme park were stuck on the Sol Spin ride after technical difficulties caused it to stop at about 2pm local time, a park spokesperson said,...

Hawaii Woman Sent Strange Texts Before Going Dark

Hannah Kobayashi disappears in Los Angeles after missing LAX connection

(Newser) - Family members are desperate to find a Hawaii woman who flew into Los Angeles 11 days ago, missed a connecting flight, and soon after disappeared. Hannah Kobayashi, an aspiring photographer, had planned to fly from Maui to New York City to explore the art scene but missed her Nov. 8...

California to Start Wiping Racist Term for Indigenous Women

'Squaw' will be removed from some locations by January 1

(Newser) - California will soon start the process of scrubbing a racist term for Indigenous women from location names. A bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2022 calls for the term "squaw" to removed from all of the state's geographic features and place names, beginning Jan. 1, 2025. Within...

First US Case of New Form of Mpox Surfaces in California

Patient is receiving treatment after returning from eastern Africa

(Newser) - Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first US case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo. The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the state Department of Public Health. Symptoms are improving,...

LA County Doesn't Have Any GOP Representatives Left

Rep. Mike Garcia concedes defeat, though the AP hasn't yet called the race

(Newser) - US Rep. Mike Garcia, the last Republican congressman anchored in heavily Democratic Los Angeles County, on Monday conceded to Democrat George Whitesides, ending his reelection bid in a district north of Los Angeles, the AP reports. In a statement, Garcia, a former Navy fighter pilot, said he had congratulated Whitesides...

In California, an 'Explosion' in Pistachios

Pistachio crops are booming, with much of them headed to China

(Newser) - In a sprawling plant in the heart of California's farmland, millions of shells rush down a metallic chute and onto a conveyor belt where they're inspected, roasted, packaged, and shipped off to groceries around the world. Pistachios are growing fast in California, where farmers have been devoting more...

California Voters Reject Ban on Forced Prison Labor

Measure banning forced labor in any form goes down in defeat

(Newser) - California voters have rejected Proposition 6, a measure amending the state Constitution to ban forced labor in any form, the AP reports. The constitution currently bans it except as punishment for crime. That exemption became a target of criminal justice advocates who are concerned about prison labor conditions. People who...

Family Moved Into Inherited Home 2 Weeks Ago, Lost It in Wildfire

So-called Mountain Fire in Ventura County, California, has burned 130-plus homes, injured 10

(Newser) - Thousands are under evacuation orders as the ferocious Mountain Fire continues to rage across California's Ventura County—a most unwelcome welcome for Brittanie Bibby and her family, who just saw the home in Camarillo she recently inherited from her dad go up in flames. "We lost everything,"...

Newsom Calls Special Session to Prepare for Trump Battles

Governor wants greater funding for potential legal fights

(Newser) - During Donald Trump's first term as president, California sued his administration more than 120 times. This time, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants state government to be ready if Trump comes after it. Newsom on Thursday called a special session of the legislature to provide more money for potential legal battles...

California Wildfire Explodes to Nearly 15K Acres in Hours

3.5K structures threatened, thousands under evacuation orders

(Newser) - California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that fed a fast-moving wildfire, which destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee as forecasters warned of the potential for "extreme and life-threatening" blazes, the AP reports. Northwest of Los Angeles, the Mountain Fire exploded in size and...

Dr. Dre Says Racism Explains Therapist's Move

Judge terminates Charles Sophy's temporary restraining order against rapper for lack of proof

(Newser) - The therapist who alleges Dr. Dre unleashed a barrage of harassment that left him "in constant fear" for his life has been denied a restraining order against his former client. Dr. Charles Sophy requested a temporary restraining order on Oct. 11, two days after filing a $10 million lawsuit...

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