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Amid spy balloon fears, California bill bars China from owning land near military bases

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Just days after the U.S. shot down a Chinese spy balloon capable of collecting communications signals, two California lawmakers have introduced a bill intended to block hostile foreign governments from conducting surveillance of sensitive American locations.

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George Skelton: Feinstein deserves a graceful exit, and she'd be wise to take it

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's quick endorsement of Rep. Adam B. Schiff's Senate candidacy was huge — far more significant than an ordinary endorsement.

Los Angeles Times

Husband caught cheating drove drunk legally to escape angry wife, California jury finds

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A husband caught cheating on his wife drove drunk legally to escape his angry wife and lover, a California jury found.

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Trump supporter in California bomb plot begs judge to accept plea deal that could net 9 years

One of the two Donald Trump supporters accused of plotting to firebomb Sacramento’s state Democratic headquarters building is asking a federal judge to accept a plea deal that would net him up to nine years in prison, and “begging you for a chance to redeem myself.”

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Corporations turn to ballot to combat California's progressive agenda, raising alarms

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Twice in the last two weeks, major corporations have scored wins in their fights against progressive policies approved by Democrats at the California Capitol.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun star in controversial Rockets loss

It was a heartbreaking and controversial #Rockets loss to Sacramento, but Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun had two of the best offensive nights of their young NBA careers.

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‘We are outlawing misinformation.’ California bill goes after crisis pregnancy centers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nearly five years after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a California law aimed at preventing “crisis pregnancy centers” from misrepresenting the prenatal and abortion services they offer, a state lawmaker is trying again with a different approach.

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Kings at Rockets: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Wednesday’s rematch with Sacramento is Houston’s final game before the NBA trade deadline. For Eric Gordon, now in his seventh season with the team, could it be his #Rockets finale?

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George Skelton: Newsom promised to punish 'Big Oil' for profiteering, but so far it's just talk

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Since early fall, Gov. Gavin Newsom has been loud and adamant about punishing "greedy Big Oil" for its "windfall" profits. But talk is cheap. He still hasn't produced a detailed plan.

Los Angeles Times

Kings at Rockets: Monday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

After giving up 153 points on Saturday, the #Rockets hope the returns of Eric Gordon and Jae’Sean Tate can help their struggling defense on Monday versus Sacramento.

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Skaters honor Tyre Nichols as city leaders say they’ll rename Regency skate park in his honor

Chairs lined the skate ramp and the back of Sac Ramp Skate shop on Saturday afternoon for a memorial and celebration of life of Tyre Nichols.

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George Skelton: Newsom is pushing for more gun control restrictions. Polling shows Californians overwhelmingly support them

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers are launching a new effort to restrict who can carry concealed loaded guns — and where — as fresh polling data show that California voters have their backs.

Los Angeles Times

Erika D. Smith: Before Tyre Nichols was a martyr, he was a Sacramento kid who didn't 'see color'

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Through it all, the family of Tyre Nichols put on their brave faces Wednesday in that church in Memphis, Tennessee.

Los Angeles Times

Why America’s skateboarders are riding for Tyre Nichols

Viral skate videos of Tyre Nichols have taken on new life in the wake of his death, resonating with skaters across the country who will ride in his honour, his friends and skateboarders tell Alex Woodward

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California’s final monarch butterfly count is in, and it’s even better than last year

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The final tallies are in, and it’s been another good year for monarch butterflies in California.

Los Angeles Times

California Democrats try again to rewrite concealed-carry gun law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Five months after a high-profile gun control bill died amid Democratic infighting in Sacramento, California lawmakers are trying to revive the legislation to strengthen the state’s restrictions on who can carry loaded firearms in public.

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Warden at troubled California women’s prison faced sexual harassment, misconduct lawsuits

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Investigations at California’s largest prison for women into sexual abuse and assault claims are continuing, and the acting warden who oversaw a probe that identified at least 22 potential victims has been moved out of the prison.

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Tesla car spontaneously catches fire, taking 22,000 litres of water to put it out

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George Skelton: How do you win voters over on gun control? Meet them where they are — in front of the TV

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It is very rare that anything monumental gets done in America's political system without strong public support. That's certainly the case with gun control.

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Sacramento R&B festival announces star-studded lineup for 2-day concert

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Grammy-nominated artists Brent Faiyaz and Kehlani are among the headliners at Sol Blume, a two-day R&B festival in Sacramento that’s expected to draw tens of thousands of people to Discovery Park this spring.

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Sacramento chef goes foraging for the bounty of wild mushrooms after recent rains

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — January’s storms brought havoc to metropolitan Sacramento, trashing public parks and smashing houses and cars around town. But in the region’s hills, all that rain meant mushrooms, to the joy of foragers such as Tyler Bond.

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Plea deal expected for Sacramento-area defendant in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An apparent plea deal has been negotiated with one of the four Sacramento-area defendants in the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot and may be finalized in court in Washington, D.C., next month.

Los Angeles Times

George Skelton: Where have Republicans been during California's mass shootings? They're busy appeasing the gun worshiping cult

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom has spoken more eloquently than anyone else about the three California mass shootings that occurred in rapid sequence, killing at least 24.

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Federal judge pauses enforcement of California law targeting doctors who share COVID-19 misinformation

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal judge on Wednesday paused enforcement of a new California law that punishes doctors for spreading false information about COVID-19 to their patients.

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California bill would ban young drivers from using hands-free device to talk on phone

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a bid to crack down on distracted driving, a California lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban young people from talking on the phone while behind the wheel — even if they are using a hands-free device.

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