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George Skelton: Newsom said 'It's time to stop pointing fingers and join hands' on homelessness. That means him too

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As he approaches a second term, Gov. Gavin Newsom is scolding local governments for failing to conquer homelessness. But he should be pointing his finger in a mirror.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 8, 2022

McCarthy predicts Republicans will win control of the House and he’ll be the next speaker

House Republican Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is predicting the GOP will retake Congress in the midterm elections and he’ll be the next speaker.

Tribune News Service · Nov 8, 2022

SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25: Mater Dei No. 1 in Final Rankings

The Monarchs (10-0) earned two impressive top-five wins this season to claim the top spot.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 7, 2022

Why a Southern California congressional race hinges on Asian American voters

A congressional race in Orange County has become one of the most closely watched contests this election cycle, and will likely trigger a rethink for politicos on how Asian Americans vote.

WEKU · Nov 7, 2022

New San Francisco park makes National Geographic’s global list of best trips for next year

SAN JOSE, Calif. — How special is it that the world’s premiere travel-and-photography outlet puts a macro lens on a new Bay Area park? For its 25 Breathtaking Places and Experiences for 2023, National Geographic includes San Francisco’s Tunnel Tops as one of the top destinations in the world, praising…

Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022

Whales are swarming off of San Francisco – here’s where to see them

SAN JOSE, Calif. — As we speak there’s a spouting, breaching, vocalizing superhighway of whales off the California coast. Epicureans might be disappointed it’s led to a delay in the crab season, as the roving creatures can get tangled up in trap lines. But on the bright side, it’s created…

Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022

‘Death in the family’: California tribe anguished as water, sacred fish vanish from rivers

ISHI PISHI FALLS, SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. — Carrying a pair of 20-foot wooden poles with a net strung between them, Ron Reed shimmied above the Klamath River across wooden boards perched between slippery boulders.

Tribune News Service · Nov 6, 2022

San Jose Sharks’ third period collapse leads to another frustrating loss

SAN JOSE, Calif. – A six-game San Jose Sharks homestand ended with a third-period collapse and another frustrating loss.

Tribune News Service · Nov 6, 2022

After being tested and singed by fire as California's governor, Newsom seeks another term

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Four years ago, Gavin Newsom delivered an election-night acceptance speech that promised to make California "a place of opportunity, safety and affordability for everyone," ending a gubernatorial campaign stuffed with audacious policy goals.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 5, 2022

Singer-rapper Aaron Carter found dead in his California home

Carter, the younger brother of Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, performed as an opening act for Britney Spears as well as his brother’s boy band, and appeared on the family’s reality series “House of Carters” that aired on E! Entertainment Television.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2022