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A packaging mistake could lead to a “serious or life-threatening” situation.
The reason a Publix store brand dessert got recalled in Florida, 7 other states
A packaging mistake could lead to a “serious or life-threatening” situation.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
A packaging mistake could lead to a “serious or life-threatening” situation.
San Ramon was hit by more than 90 tremors in mid-November.
Earthquake swarm resumes to rattle Northern California city, seismologists say
San Ramon was hit by more than 90 tremors in mid-November.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
San Ramon was hit by more than 90 tremors in mid-November.
The shark also left tooth marks on a surfboard.
Shark bites surfer on hand on Northern California coast, officials say
The shark also left tooth marks on a surfboard.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The shark also left tooth marks on a surfboard.
More than 62,000 other Fantasy 5 tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from free plays to $500, the lottery said.
California player wins nearly $180,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot
More than 62,000 other Fantasy 5 tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from free plays to $500, the lottery said.
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December 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
More than 62,000 other Fantasy 5 tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from free plays to $500, the lottery said.
Four other California players won nearly $60,000 apiece.
California Powerball player wins nearly $2 million as jackpot hits $1.1 billion
Four other California players won nearly $60,000 apiece.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Four other California players won nearly $60,000 apiece.
On Sunday at 4:07 a.m. a dense fog advisory was released by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA in effect until 10 a.m. for Los Angeles.
Dense fog advisory in place for Los Angeles until Sunday morning, says the NWS
On Sunday at 4:07 a.m. a dense fog advisory was released by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA in effect until 10 a.m. for Los Angeles.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
On Sunday at 4:07 a.m. a dense fog advisory was released by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA in effect until 10 a.m. for Los Angeles.
The state’s highly regulatory environment stifles change. The status quo for salmon is a death sentence.
California salmon must return to the mountains. It’s time to take a chance | Opinion
The state’s highly regulatory environment stifles change. The status quo for salmon is a death sentence.
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The state’s highly regulatory environment stifles change. The status quo for salmon is a death sentence.
At 4:07 a.m. on Sunday, the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA released an updated dense fog advisory in effect until 10 a.m. The advisory is for Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley, Ventura County Beaches and Ventura County Inland Coast.
UPDATE: Dense fog advisory active for Southern California until Sunday morning
At 4:07 a.m. on Sunday, the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA released an updated dense fog advisory in effect until 10 a.m. The advisory is for Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley, Ventura County Beaches and Ventura County Inland Coast.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
At 4:07 a.m. on Sunday, the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA released an updated dense fog advisory in effect until 10 a.m. The advisory is for Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley, Ventura County Beaches and Ventura County Inland Coast.
A dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS San Diego CA on Saturday at 11:24 p.m. in effect until Sunday at 9 a.m. for San Diego County Coastal Areas and San Diego County Inland Valleys.
Dense fog advisory affecting San Diego County Coastal Areas and San Diego County Inland Valleys
A dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS San Diego CA on Saturday at 11:24 p.m. in effect until Sunday at 9 a.m. for San Diego County Coastal Areas and San Diego County Inland Valleys.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS San Diego CA on Saturday at 11:24 p.m. in effect until Sunday at 9 a.m. for San Diego County Coastal Areas and San Diego County Inland Valleys.
Food delivery app accused of secretly manipulating prices
December 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Food delivery app accused of secretly manipulating prices
First discovered: 1:04 a.m. Dec. 14
Breaking: New wildfire reported in San Bernardino County on Dec. 14
First discovered: 1:04 a.m. Dec. 14
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December 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
First discovered: 1:04 a.m. Dec. 14
The NWS Sacramento CA released a dense fog advisory at 8:34 p.m. on Saturday in effect until Sunday at 11 a.m. The advisory is for Northern Sacramento Valley, Central Sacramento Valley, Southern Sacramento Valley and Carquinez Strait and Delta.
Dense fog advisory in place for Central Valley until Sunday midday, says the NWS
The NWS Sacramento CA released a dense fog advisory at 8:34 p.m. on Saturday in effect until Sunday at 11 a.m. The advisory is for Northern Sacramento Valley, Central Sacramento Valley, Southern Sacramento Valley and Carquinez Strait and Delta.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The NWS Sacramento CA released a dense fog advisory at 8:34 p.m. on Saturday in effect until Sunday at 11 a.m. The advisory is for Northern Sacramento Valley, Central Sacramento Valley, Southern Sacramento Valley and Carquinez Strait and Delta.
A dense fog advisory was released by the NWS Hanford CA on Saturday at 7:36 p.m. valid from 9 p.m. until Sunday 11 a.m. The advisory is for Fresno area, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore and Visalia - Porterville - Reedley.
Dense fog advisory for Central California until Sunday midday, says the NWS
A dense fog advisory was released by the NWS Hanford CA on Saturday at 7:36 p.m. valid from 9 p.m. until Sunday 11 a.m. The advisory is for Fresno area, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore and Visalia - Porterville - Reedley.
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December 14, 2025 at 7:50 AM
A dense fog advisory was released by the NWS Hanford CA on Saturday at 7:36 p.m. valid from 9 p.m. until Sunday 11 a.m. The advisory is for Fresno area, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore and Visalia - Porterville - Reedley.
The great Burger Wars of the early 1980s featured Burger King advertising its flame-broiled burger as superior in taste over McDonald's burgers cooked on flat griddles.
75-year-old burger chain Whataburger closes several restaurant locations
The great Burger Wars of the early 1980s featured Burger King advertising its flame-broiled burger as superior in taste over McDonald's burgers cooked on flat griddles.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:50 AM
The great Burger Wars of the early 1980s featured Burger King advertising its flame-broiled burger as superior in taste over McDonald's burgers cooked on flat griddles.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit dining chain franchisee files Chapter 7 bankruptcy
December 14, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Dickey's Barbecue Pit dining chain franchisee files Chapter 7 bankruptcy
It's been a frustrating holiday season for those who have recently been laid off or seen wage growth stagnate even as prices for seemingly everything have increased.
Bank of America releases jobs forecast ahead of unemployment report
It's been a frustrating holiday season for those who have recently been laid off or seen wage growth stagnate even as prices for seemingly everything have increased.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:50 AM
It's been a frustrating holiday season for those who have recently been laid off or seen wage growth stagnate even as prices for seemingly everything have increased.
First discovered: 12:50 p.m. Dec. 13
Breaking: Barrett Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 13
First discovered: 12:50 p.m. Dec. 13
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December 14, 2025 at 3:50 AM
First discovered: 12:50 p.m. Dec. 13
The truck owner considered hundreds of suggestions submitted to The Modesto Bee and on social media.
Modesto taco truck owner chooses new name under threat of trademark lawsuit
The truck owner considered hundreds of suggestions submitted to The Modesto Bee and on social media.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The truck owner considered hundreds of suggestions submitted to The Modesto Bee and on social media.
“Clemency is being used to reward loyalty or to secure it — not as a device to ensure that mercy has a place in our legal system.”
Trump’s latest abuses of clemency are genuinely scandalous | Opinion
“Clemency is being used to reward loyalty or to secure it — not as a device to ensure that mercy has a place in our legal system.”
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December 14, 2025 at 2:50 AM
“Clemency is being used to reward loyalty or to secure it — not as a device to ensure that mercy has a place in our legal system.”
The advisory was in place for North Bay Interior Valleys and East Bay Interior Valleys.
The current dense fog advisory will be expiring at 11 a.m.
The advisory was in place for North Bay Interior Valleys and East Bay Interior Valleys.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The advisory was in place for North Bay Interior Valleys and East Bay Interior Valleys.
First discovered: 12:33 p.m. Dec. 13
Breaking: Kenwood Fire reported in San Bernardino County on Dec. 13
First discovered: 12:33 p.m. Dec. 13
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First discovered: 12:33 p.m. Dec. 13
President Donald Trump has voiced support for reclassifying cannabis and making it a legally obtainable drug -- possibly as soon as next week.
Trump aims to reform federal cannabis law
President Donald Trump has voiced support for reclassifying cannabis and making it a legally obtainable drug -- possibly as soon as next week.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
President Donald Trump has voiced support for reclassifying cannabis and making it a legally obtainable drug -- possibly as soon as next week.
Buckle up, kiddos.
Federal Reserve faces 2026 upheaval as inflation, jobs shift and Powell exits
Buckle up, kiddos.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Buckle up, kiddos.
Updated: 6:13 a.m. Dec. 13
Update: Andersons Fire burns 0.2 acres in Placer County
Updated: 6:13 a.m. Dec. 13
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December 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Updated: 6:13 a.m. Dec. 13
It happened after an alleged altercation at a bar.
Los Banos shooting leaves three wounded; suspect arrested, police say
It happened after an alleged altercation at a bar.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
It happened after an alleged altercation at a bar.