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Wildlife crews killed a mountain lion after it attacked a 5-year-old
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Nearly 300 homes evacuated as Bear Fire in Northern California grows to 2,000 acres
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Bob's Big Boy statue in California damaged in crash
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California high school football player dies two weeks after injury
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Californians to face step fines for violating water orders under new legislation
California lawmakers late Friday approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law -- $4,000, or roughly $50 pe rancher, causing outrage among tribes and conservationists. The river provides vital habitat for salmon, and California was experiencing its driest three-year stretch on record. The new legislation, which is now awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature, would double daily fines for water rights holders who commit minor violations. Those violating curtailment orders could face fines...
CA bill restricts AI replications of dead performers
Artificial intelligence is growing fast, but laws to regulate it have been slow to follow. The state senate has now passed a bill that many are calling a win, requiring consent before using AI to recreate a dead performer's likeness.The rapidly developing technology of AI makes it easier than ever to impersonate famous figures, raising new concerns. Public figures and performers are worried that deepfakes and other fabricated videos could negatively impact their legacy after they are gone."There's a certain integrity for yourself," said local actor Robert Chestnut. "For someone just to be able to take it and just squash...
California legislators in stalemate over governor's special session focusing on gas prices
SACRAMENTO – A stalemate at the California State Capitol and Democrats are divided over a special session focused on California oil companies and allegations of price spikes.The Governor ordered the special session and the state senate did not show up, refusing to follow the order. It's the first time it's ever happened in state history.Gov. Gavin Newsom seemed to play it cool, as he presided over this unusual California Constitutional crisis."And I applaud and appreciate the joint statements from the speaker as well as the pro Tem, who I met with over an hour last night," Newsom said. The problem is...
Yuba College among California community colleges seeing uptick in enrollment post-pandemic
YUBA COUNTY – Community colleges across the country suffered hefty declines in enrollment over the pandemic. But California's community colleges might be making a comeback. One example is Yuba College. This school year they've seen higher enrollment than pre-pandemic. The vice president of Yuba College attributes it to several changes they made to make enrollment more accessible for everyone. "The reason why I chose here is it's easily accessible here," said Yuba College student Emanule Martinez. Martinez is a veteran and he now plans to become a firefighter by attending Yuba College's fire program, something he found through one of...
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