Celebrities Launch Pot Brands As California Legalizes DrugFebruary 26, 2017(AP) — Country singer Willie Nelson, the children of the late reggae icon Bob Marley and comedian Whoopi Goldberg are just a few of the growing number of celebrities publicly jumping into the marijuana industry and eyeing the California pot market.
Suspect Arrested In Deaths Of California Pastor, 2 GrandsonsFebruary 26, 2017(AP) — A suspect in the deaths of a California pastor and her two adult grandsons has been arrested in Mississippi.
Trump Will Be First President In 36 Years To Skip White House Correspondents DinnerFebruary 25, 2017The president tweeted that he will not attend this year's dinner. He'll be the first president to do so since Reagan missed it in 1981, after he was shot.
Perez Elected As Chairman Of Democratic National CommitteeFebruary 25, 2017Former Obama Labor Secretary Tom Perez has been elected as chairman of the DNC. Perez appointed his final opponent, Rep. Keith Ellison, as deputy chair.
Large Sewage Spill In Tijuana, Mexico, Flows North Of BorderFebruary 25, 2017(AP) — Officials in Southern California are crying foul after more than 140 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into the Tijuana River in Mexico and flowed north of the border for more than two weeks.
Bail Raised For California Man Accused In Fatal CHP Crash February 25, 2017Update 11:01 a.m., Feb. 25: (AP) — Bail has been raised to $575,000 for a man authorities believe was the subject of police chase that resulted in an officer's death.
State GovernmentAfter Storms, Oroville, Brown Proposes Almost $500M In Flood UpgradesFebruary 24, 2017 | Ben BradfordIn response to this year’s storms and the emergency at Oroville Dam, California Governor Jerry Brown wants to expedite a half-billion dollars in funding for flood repairs and upgrades. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Multiple Local Robberies Connected To Social Networking SitesFebruary 24, 2017Sacramento police say at least 10 men have been robbed in recent weeks after arranging to meet women through online social networking sites.
Calif. Republicans Hope Trump Brings More Dam Construction To The StateFebruary 24, 2017 | Bob MoffittEven though California Republicans are on the wrong end of a super majority in the State Legislature, they hope a Trump presidency will help them achieve some of their goals when it comes to water storage.
Official Says California Storm Costs $1 BillionFebruary 24, 2017Recent storms hitting California have wrought havoc on its infrastructure. Gov. Jerry Brown's chief budget adviser estimates repair costs in excess of $1 billion.
