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First discovered: 8:37 p.m. Dec. 6
Breaking: Bradley Fire reported in Monterey County on Dec. 6
First discovered: 8:37 p.m. Dec. 6
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December 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
First discovered: 8:37 p.m. Dec. 6
First discovered: 3 hours ago, 2:06 p.m. Dec. 6
Breaking: Red Cap Fire reported in Humboldt County on Dec. 6
First discovered: 3 hours ago, 2:06 p.m. Dec. 6
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December 7, 2025 at 7:50 AM
First discovered: 3 hours ago, 2:06 p.m. Dec. 6
Americans are increasingly over the "slop bowl." Chipotle, Sweetgreen and Cava - once stars of the r...
The end of the lunch bowl era
Americans are increasingly over the "slop bowl." Chipotle, Sweetgreen and Cava - once stars of the r...
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December 7, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Americans are increasingly over the "slop bowl." Chipotle, Sweetgreen and Cava - once stars of the r...
This holiday sweet is one you'll want to grab fast!
A Sweet New Find in Costco's Bakery Looks Almost as Good as Grandma's
This holiday sweet is one you'll want to grab fast!
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December 7, 2025 at 5:50 AM
This holiday sweet is one you'll want to grab fast!
First discovered: 5:35 p.m. Dec. 6
Breaking: Memory Fire reported in Placer County on Dec. 6
First discovered: 5:35 p.m. Dec. 6
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December 7, 2025 at 4:50 AM
First discovered: 5:35 p.m. Dec. 6
First discovered: 1:07 p.m. Dec. 6
Breaking: Fern Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on Dec. 6
First discovered: 1:07 p.m. Dec. 6
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December 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
First discovered: 1:07 p.m. Dec. 6
The Netflix Inc. plans that clinched the deal for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. started to shape up ar...
A Thanksgiving dealmaking sprint helped Netflix win Warner Bros.
The Netflix Inc. plans that clinched the deal for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. started to shape up ar...
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December 7, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The Netflix Inc. plans that clinched the deal for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. started to shape up ar...
State fusion centers, including two in Sacramento, collect and share mass surveillance data with federal agencies, risking civil liberties.
The state surveillance centers feeding info to the federal government | Opinion
State fusion centers, including two in Sacramento, collect and share mass surveillance data with federal agencies, risking civil liberties.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:50 AM
State fusion centers, including two in Sacramento, collect and share mass surveillance data with federal agencies, risking civil liberties.
Six matches will be played in the Bay Area and eight in Los Angeles.
World Cup schedule: See full lineup of California matches in 2026
Six matches will be played in the Bay Area and eight in Los Angeles.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Six matches will be played in the Bay Area and eight in Los Angeles.
A 16-year-old student was arrested later at his home, according to the county’s sheriff’s department.
Replica gun causes Patterson High lockdown, Stanislaus County Sheriff says
A 16-year-old student was arrested later at his home, according to the county’s sheriff’s department.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
A 16-year-old student was arrested later at his home, according to the county’s sheriff’s department.
LOS ANGELES - After a heated bidding war, Netflix on Friday announced it will acquire Warner Bros. i...
All the major Warner Bros. properties set to go to Netflix in watershed deal
LOS ANGELES - After a heated bidding war, Netflix on Friday announced it will acquire Warner Bros. i...
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December 6, 2025 at 11:20 PM
LOS ANGELES - After a heated bidding war, Netflix on Friday announced it will acquire Warner Bros. i...
The holiday shopping season is off to its best start ever, as a record 202.9 million consumers shopped during the five-day November/December holiday weekend, from Thanksgiving Day on Nov.
Iconic department store chain JCPenney closes another location
The holiday shopping season is off to its best start ever, as a record 202.9 million consumers shopped during the five-day November/December holiday weekend, from Thanksgiving Day on Nov.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The holiday shopping season is off to its best start ever, as a record 202.9 million consumers shopped during the five-day November/December holiday weekend, from Thanksgiving Day on Nov.
SpongeBob is back for his 4th movie, in theaters Dec.
'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants' (2025): Release Date, Full Cast List, Plot and Sneak Peek
SpongeBob is back for his 4th movie, in theaters Dec.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
SpongeBob is back for his 4th movie, in theaters Dec.
On Saturday at 11:35 a.m. a dense fog advisory was released by the NWS Hanford CA in effect until 4 p.m. for West Side Mountains north of 198.
Dense fog advisory affecting West Side Mountains north of 198 until early Saturday evening
On Saturday at 11:35 a.m. a dense fog advisory was released by the NWS Hanford CA in effect until 4 p.m. for West Side Mountains north of 198.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
On Saturday at 11:35 a.m. a dense fog advisory was released by the NWS Hanford CA in effect until 4 p.m. for West Side Mountains north of 198.
Following public pressure, ride-hailing robotaxi service Waymo is making a significant change.
Waymo pumps the brakes as dangerous school-bus issue comes to light
Following public pressure, ride-hailing robotaxi service Waymo is making a significant change.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Following public pressure, ride-hailing robotaxi service Waymo is making a significant change.
The NWS Hanford CA issued a dense fog advisory at 3:39 a.m. on Saturday in effect until noon for Grapevine.
Dense fog advisory active for Grapevine until Saturday midday, says the NWS
The NWS Hanford CA issued a dense fog advisory at 3:39 a.m. on Saturday in effect until noon for Grapevine.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The NWS Hanford CA issued a dense fog advisory at 3:39 a.m. on Saturday in effect until noon for Grapevine.
First discovered: 4:04 a.m. Dec. 6
Breaking: Wooden Fire reported in Napa County on Dec. 6
First discovered: 4:04 a.m. Dec. 6
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December 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
First discovered: 4:04 a.m. Dec. 6
The full schedule has been revealed, with dates and matchups set for the six World Cup matches hosted at Levi’s Stadium.
No Messi: World Cup schedule shows Argentina won’t play its matches in California
The full schedule has been revealed, with dates and matchups set for the six World Cup matches hosted at Levi’s Stadium.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The full schedule has been revealed, with dates and matchups set for the six World Cup matches hosted at Levi’s Stadium.
The rise of online shopping has completely reshaped consumer behavior, offering more convenience and access to nearly any product without the need to step inside a store.
124-year-old retail chain announces a major store closure
The rise of online shopping has completely reshaped consumer behavior, offering more convenience and access to nearly any product without the need to step inside a store.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The rise of online shopping has completely reshaped consumer behavior, offering more convenience and access to nearly any product without the need to step inside a store.
Joseph Mendoza’s death at Salinas Valley State Prison was posted on social media. Lawyers say CDCR staff leaked it.
CA prison staff didn’t stop murder, posted grisly footage online, lawsuit claims
Joseph Mendoza’s death at Salinas Valley State Prison was posted on social media. Lawyers say CDCR staff leaked it.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Joseph Mendoza’s death at Salinas Valley State Prison was posted on social media. Lawyers say CDCR staff leaked it.
With a parade, bike ride, shopping opportunities, and tasty bites, there’s plenty for everyone to celebrate the winter holidays.
Merriment in Merced: Your Guide to December’s Holiday Happenings
With a parade, bike ride, shopping opportunities, and tasty bites, there’s plenty for everyone to celebrate the winter holidays.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
With a parade, bike ride, shopping opportunities, and tasty bites, there’s plenty for everyone to celebrate the winter holidays.
First discovered: 2:48 a.m. Dec. 6
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 6
First discovered: 2:48 a.m. Dec. 6
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December 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
First discovered: 2:48 a.m. Dec. 6
Troubled Buddy's Home Furnishings franchisee files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
December 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Troubled Buddy's Home Furnishings franchisee files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
First discovered: 5:20 p.m. Dec. 5
Breaking: Allen Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 5
First discovered: 5:20 p.m. Dec. 5
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December 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
First discovered: 5:20 p.m. Dec. 5
For some people, grocery shopping is a chore done out of necessity.
Publix closing locations in major market
For some people, grocery shopping is a chore done out of necessity.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:50 AM
For some people, grocery shopping is a chore done out of necessity.