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  • Jaely John, 7, a student at Twin Lakes Elementary School in Federal Way, Wash., takes shelter under a table as she takes part in an earthquake drill, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.
  • Bay Area residents participated in a statewide earthquake drill Thursday morning on the 24th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake.
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earthquake, northern california, USGS, disaster, california news
  • This April 2013 image shows Half Dome, the iconic granite peak in Yosemite National Park in California. Beautiful scenery, from mountain views to waterfalls, is easily accessible to visitors at Yosemite.
  • Yosemite National Park has reopened and is ready for visitors as the government shutdown comes to an end. Staff members and tourists say it can't happen soon enough.
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yosemite, government shutdown, california news
  • A Sacramento mom who caused an uproar last year when she posted a photo on Facebook showing off her fit physique is responding to the haters.
  • A Sacramento mom who caused an uproar last year when she posted a photo on Facebook showing off her fit physique is responding to the "haters."
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fitness, parenting, children, california news
  • Los Angeles International Airport.
  • An airport employee has been arrested in connection with dry ice explosions at Los Angeles International Airport.
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los angeles, explosion, airport security, terrorism, california news
  • A marine science instructor snorkeling off the coast spotted something out of a fantasy novel: the silvery carcass of an 18-foot-long, serpent-like oarfish.
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southern california, animal, california news
  • Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, driven from office by sexual harassment allegations, pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
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southern california, crime, california news
  • The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected California's appeal of a lower-court order that could force the state to release thousands of California prison inmates before they complete their sentences.
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prison, california budget crisis, jerry brown, california news
  • LAX
  • A dry ice explosion occurred late Monday at Los Angeles International Airport, but there were no reports of any injuries.
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los angeles, explosion, airport security, california news
  • Authorities say an explosion from a plastic bottle containing dry ice at a terminal at LAX caused up to four flights to be delayed.
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los angeles, explosion, airport security, california news
  • Downey High School football player Dodi Soza collapsed moments after scoring a touchdown. He died two days later.
  • An autopsy is planned on a SoCal boy who collapsed after scoring a touchdown in a high school football game and died two days later.
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southern california, california news
  • earthquake seismograph generic
  • A new analysis shows that more than 1,000 aging buildings in LA County could be at risk of falling down during a major earthquake.
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southern california, los angeles, earthquake, uc berkeley, california news
  • A door fell off a private plane and crashed into a motel in Monterey. (Photo courtesy El Castell Motel)
  • A passenger door from a plane fell off and then slammed into a motel in Monterey.
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FAA, california news
  • GPS tracker
  • Paroled sex offenders in California who cut off their GPS tracking devices will receive harsher punishments.
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sacramento, jerry brown, crime, sex crimes, sex offender, california news
  • Police say an elementary school teacher in Long Beach was fatally stabbed by a relative while watching students play at a park.
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southern california, crime, violence, children, teachers, domestic violence, california news
  • California Gov. Jerry Brown signs legislative bill AB639 that will ask voters to repurpose $600 million of existing veterans housing bonds for use in building veteran housing Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, in San Diego.
  • Gov. Brown vetoed a bill that would have allowed sex abuse victims who are now barred by the statute of limitations to file lawsuits.
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laws, jerry brown, california news
  • Dozens of medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles are closing after voters approved significant restrictions on pot shops.
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los angeles, southern california, drugs, marijuana, laws, california news
  • Fatal limo fire on San Mateo Bridge
  • Governor Jerry Brown on Friday signed a bill requiring limousines that operate in California to have emergency exits.
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san mateo bridge, car fire, fatal limo fire, jerry hill, state capitol, california news
  • A California man indicted on charges of attempting to provide material support to al-Qaida has pleaded not guilty.
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southern california, al qaida, terrorism, california news
  • Brown warns of school cuts if taxes rejected
  • Gov. Brown has vetoed a bill that would have banned future sales of most semi-automatic rifles that accept detachable magazines.
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jerry brown, guns, laws, shooting, senate, democrats, republicans, mental health, california news
  • Calif. AG Harris is suing a for-profit college company for alleged false advertising and marketing about its job placement rates.
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kamala harris, lawsuit, jobs, concord, hayward, san jose, california news
  • LAPD officer charged with assault for allegedly repeatedly kicking a woman during an arrest in which the woman ultimately died.
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los angeles, crime, violence, drugs, california news
  • shark bit mans surfboard near Eureka
  • A 45-year-old college English teacher was surfing near Eureka when a great white shark bit his thigh and board.
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animal, sharks, northern california, california news
  • A chaotic gunfight at a Fresno motorcycle club that spilled into the streets left one dead and a dozen people injured.
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fresno, central valley, crime, shooting, guns, violence, california news
  • This Saturday Oct. 5, 2013 photo provided by the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton shows fire burning in the Lake ONeill vicinity on Camp Pendleton, Calif. (AP Photo/USMC, Cpl. Sarah Wolff Diaz)
  • Evacuation orders remain in place as crews battle a wildfire that has damaged four buildings at a Southern California military base.
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los angeles, military, marines, fire, wildfire, evacuation, california news
  • Recycling center fire in Stockton
  • Authorities in Northern California briefly shut down a portion of a major highway due to a large fire at a recycling plant.
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stockton, recycling, fire, I-5, highway 4, california news
  • This April 2013 image shows Half Dome, the iconic granite peak in Yosemite National Park in California. Beautiful scenery, from mountain views to waterfalls, is easily accessible to visitors at Yosemite.
  • The last remaining visitors in Yosemite National Park now have less than 24 hours to leave because of the government shutdown.
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yosemite, government shutdown, california news
  • Southern California police officer saves young woman
  • A dash camera captured the moments when an El Segundo police officer jumped into action to rescue a young woman.
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southern california, fire, rescue, california news
  • This April 2013 image shows Half Dome, the iconic granite peak in Yosemite National Park in California. Beautiful scenery, from mountain views to waterfalls, is easily accessible to visitors at Yosemite.
  • It was Yosemite National Park's 123rd birthday Tuesday, but the world famous park known for its breathtaking views won't be celebrating this year.
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yosemite, government shutdown, california news
  • Brent Miller poses for a photo with marijuana plants ready to harvest in one of the grow rooms of his medical marijuana grow operation, Thursday, May 16, 2013
  • California farmers can start growing hemp for industrial purposes after Governor Jerry Brown signed a new bill into law last week.
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marijuana, jerry brown, agriculture, california news