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Federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s mail-in ballot rules

The Boston-based federal judge’s ruling came a day after California AG Rob Bonta and other states argued for a preliminary injunction.

September 4, 2026 at 4:43 PM

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Governor hopeful Xavier Becerra’s California housing pitch: Build more, promise less

September 4, 2026 at 4:41 PM

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Gray wolf sighting in Lake County sparks hopes of continued California comeback

September 4, 2026 at 3:23 PM

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This California lake will allow swimming for the first time ever. See when, why

September 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM

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Nick Shirley sues California over new law shielding immigrant services providers

Updated September 4, 2026 at 2:45 PM

Fires

Wildfires pose health risks to pets in CA. Learn how to protect animals from smoke

Updated September 4, 2026 at 2:44 PM

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‘Extremely high’ number of visitors headed to Yosemite for Labor Day. See tips

Updated September 4, 2026 at 12:26 PM

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California gas prices ‘to set record at the pump’ for Labor Day. What you’ll pay

September 4, 2026 at 12:13 PM

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California legislators passed several election-related bills. Here are 5 of them

September 4, 2026 at 12:16 PM

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Containment jumps on Plaskett Fire as total area burned in Big Sur tops 55,000 acres

September 4, 2026 at 11:16 AM

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Six judges fired as Sacramento immigration court faces major overhaul under Trump

Updated September 4, 2026 at 10:57 AM

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First baby bison born at SLO County ranch. ‘They’re magnificent’

Updated September 4, 2026 at 9:51 AM

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Who gets Labor Day off work, school in California? What’s closing for holiday?

September 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Fires

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 4

Updated September 4, 2026 at 11:05 PM

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Update: Sunnyside Fire burns 0.3 acres in Lassen County

Updated September 4, 2026 at 10:29 PM

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Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 4

Updated September 4, 2026 at 10:11 PM

Fires

Breaking: Tollhouse Fire reported in Nevada County on Sep. 4

Updated September 4, 2026 at 9:41 PM

Earthquakes

2.4 magnitude earthquake registered near Honey Lake, CA on Sept. 4

Updated September 4, 2026 at 8:36 PM

Fires

Update: Adams Fire in Fresno County is now 100% contained

Updated September 4, 2026 at 8:15 PM

Fires

Update: Containment of Gibby Fire in Orange County grows to 88%

Updated September 4, 2026 at 8:15 PM

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Update: Containment efforts for Airport Fire in Riverside County grow to 50%

Updated September 4, 2026 at 8:15 PM

Fires

Update: 80% containment reached for Scott Fire in Lake County

Updated September 4, 2026 at 7:54 PM

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Update: Containment progress - Timber Fire in Monterey County at 23%

Updated September 4, 2026 at 7:42 PM

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Update: Containment progress - Colorado Fire in Mariposa County at 47%

Updated September 4, 2026 at 7:31 PM

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Breaking: Pine Fire reported in Siskiyou County on Sep. 4

Updated September 4, 2026 at 6:52 PM

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Federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s mail-in ballot rules

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Containment jumps on Plaskett Fire as total area burned in Big Sur tops 55,000 acres

Six judges fired as Sacramento immigration court faces major overhaul under Trump

First baby bison born at SLO County ranch. ‘They’re magnificent’

Who gets Labor Day off work, school in California? What’s closing for holiday?

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 4

Update: Sunnyside Fire burns 0.3 acres in Lassen County

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 4

Breaking: Tollhouse Fire reported in Nevada County on Sep. 4

2.4 magnitude earthquake registered near Honey Lake, CA on Sept. 4

Update: Adams Fire in Fresno County is now 100% contained

Update: Containment of Gibby Fire in Orange County grows to 88%

Update: Containment efforts for Airport Fire in Riverside County grow to 50%

Update: 80% containment reached for Scott Fire in Lake County

Update: Containment progress - Timber Fire in Monterey County at 23%

Update: Containment progress - Colorado Fire in Mariposa County at 47%

Breaking: Pine Fire reported in Siskiyou County on Sep. 4