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OLD The Stockton ‘serial killer’: Six dead, one grainy photo and victims with one thing in common

Six men and one woman between the ages of 21 and 52 have been shot in darkness in or near the Californian port city of Stockton since April 2021; only the female victim survived. Police believe the crimes are linked - and are warning residents to watch out, writes Sheila…

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California looks to target oil company profits in a special legislative session

Gas prices have recovered somewhat nationwide, but they have continued to spike in California, hitting an average of $6.39 per gallon on Friday.

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Moment fisherman forced to stay completely still as great white shark circles kayak

The gigantic shark swam around the boat in California for a couple of minutes while the lone man was 'lucky enough' to capture the heart-stopping moment on his cameras

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Google Looks to Raise its Smartphone Game with Latest Pixel 7

Google is looking to up its smartphone game with the Pixel 7, the latest entrant in a competitive corner of personal electronics where it has traditionally been a bit player. The device was unveiled this week in Brooklyn, where representatives from the Mountain View, California giant highlighted top-flight features that…

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Newsom calls special legislative session to consider tax on excess oil company profits

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced he is calling a special legislative session in December for lawmakers to consider passing a tax on excessive profits oil companies are making because of the spike in California gas prices.

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Newsom to call special legislative session over gas prices

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will call a special session of the state Legislature to pass a new tax on oil companies

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seen enjoying date night at acoustic star's gig

The Duke of Sussex Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle were at the Santa Barbara Bowl in California to see Jack Johnson perform

Daily Mirror

Brother of suspect in California family's killing arrested

Authorities have arrested the brother of a man suspected in the kidnapping and killing of a central California family on suspicion that he helped him destroy evidence

The Independent UK

Majority of voters favor gasoline-car phaseout. But all-electric goal faces tough opposition

LOS ANGELES — In August, California regulators issued a mandate both dramatic and historic: Ban the sale of most new gasoline-powered cars and light trucks by 2035, in favor of electric vehicles.

Los Angeles Times

Union Station: End-of-session roundup of California public-sector union legislation

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) recently signed three bills related to public-sector union policy and vetoed another three.

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Brother of disgruntled ex-employee accused of kidnapping and murdering family-of-four charged as accessory

Investigators previously said they believed at least one more perpetrator helped Jesus Salgado kidnap and murder the family-of-four

The Independent UK

‘Erotic Exotic’ zookeeper on the run after selling jaguar on Instagram to placate customer disappointed with monkey

The cat changed owners three times and was nearly killed before finding refuge at an animal sanctuary

The Independent UK

Proposition 30 has Calif. voters deciding on a tax for zero-emission vehicles. What you need to know

LOS ANGELES — On its face, Proposition 30 is simple enough: Raise taxes on the richest Californians. Pull in $30 billion to $90 billion over the next 20 years. Use 80% of the money to subsidize electric vehicles and charging stations, and 20% for wildfire suppression and prevention.

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Two inmates killed at California state prisons within 24 hours, officials say

LOS ANGELES — The deaths of two men within 24 hours at California prisons are being investigated as homicides, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said.

Los Angeles Times

MPX cases falling dramatically in California. Is the outbreak ending?

LOS ANGELES — A promising decrease in new MPX cases in Los Angeles County is probably the result of vaccination efforts, changes in behavior among higher-risk individuals and growing natural immunity for survivors, officials said.

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All candidates for California State Assembly District 5 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for California State Assembly District 5— Rebecca Chenoweth (D) and Joe Patterson (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Suspect arrested for murder, kidnapping of California family

A suspect has been arrested on murder and kidnapping charges after four members of a California family, including an 8-month-old girl, were found dead in a rural area two days after their abduction, authorities said.

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Here’s a look at San Francisco’s 14 local ballot measures

Welcome to the Friday, October 7, 2022, Brew.

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pose for photos on surprise date night at concert

Photos show Prince Harry and Meghan Markle backstage at a concert that appeared to take place earlier this week that featured a performance by Hawaiian singer-songwriter Paula Fuga

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Berkeley group pushes a ban on pro-Israel speakers

The sad state of free speech on America’s college campuses has been well-documented. Now a controversy at a top California institution shines a light on how on one such effort to stifle opposing viewpoints has intersected with antisemitism.

The Guardian - US

More abortion votes across US – can Kansas inspire another pro-choice win?

Campaigners on both sides scramble ahead of referendums in Kentucky, Montana, California, Vermont and Michigan

Los Angeles Times

More water restrictions likely as California pledges to cut use of Colorado River supply

LOS ANGELES — With the Colorado River in crisis and reservoir levels continuing to decline, some California water agencies are planning to significantly reduce the amount they take from the river starting next year.

Tribune News Service

California takes leading edge on climate laws. Others could follow

California has enacted an ambitious package of legislation to aggressively combat the climate crisis — a bold move by the world’s fifth-largest economy that could inspire action in other states.

Los Angeles Times

California taxpayers to get refunds starting Friday to help with rising costs of gas

The Golden State will send tax refunds to about 23 million Californians starting Friday to help them navigate the rising costs due to inflation.

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