California officials announce large state tax rebate

Gov. Gavin Newsom this week previewed his $100 billion California Comeback Plan – the biggest economic recovery package in California’s history – including unprecedented investments to address the state’s most persistent challenges, starting with nearly $ …

Coast Guard recovers 3 bodies following plane crash off California

July 27 (UPI) -- U.S. Coast Guardsmen on Sunday recovered three bodies from the Pacific Ocean after a small plane crashed off the California coast the night prior. The twin-engine Beechcraft airplane with three people on board crashed at about 10:55 p.m. …

Federal Court Strikes Down California’s Ammo Background Check Law

In a major victory for the Second Amendment, on Thursday, the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals struck down a first-of-its-kind law that required a background check before every purchase of ammunition in California. “By subjecting Californians to …

Point Mugu Surf Contest gives public a chance to enjoy one of California’s best surf spots

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.-Naval Base Ventura County opens it's gates to the public one weekend a year for a special event. It's called the Point Mugu Surf Contest. During the final heats on Sunday a pod of dolphins crashed the contest. It just added …

AG deal: California cleaners wrongly said workers were independent contractors

A nationwide janitorial company with four franchises in California has agreed to pay $1.7 million in restitution and penalties to resolve allegations that it misclassified employees as independent contractors, depriving them of protections under the state’ …

California agency reverses on telework policy after workers raise union contract concerns

The California Public Utilities Commission announced Friday afternoon that the agency would pause a September return-to-office order for employees until next year. Earlier this month, the agency told employees represented by SEIU Local 1000 and other labor …

World News | 3 People Found Unresponsive After Plane Crashes into Ocean off California Coast

Monterey (US), Jul 28 (AP) Three people were found unresponsive Sunday morning after a small airplane crashed in the Pacific Ocean off the central California coast, authorities said. Emergency crews responded late Saturday following reports of a plane down …

Three dead in California after small plane crash near Monterey Bay, Coast Guard says

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Three dead after private plane crashes off coast in California, sending debris to the shore

A small plane crashed off the California coast of Monterey County late Saturday, killing three persons, according to authorities. A USCG helicopter, three Cal Fire rescue boats, and personnel from the Pacific Grove Police Department, Monterey County …