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If Assembly Speaker, AKA Mr. Affordability, Robert Rivas can’t show up, what hope do working class Californians have, asks columnist LeBron Antonio Hill
California Democrats prove that their affordability agenda is all talk | Opinion
If Assembly Speaker, AKA Mr. Affordability, Robert Rivas can’t show up, what hope do working class Californians have, asks columnist LeBron Antonio Hill
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January 15, 2026 at 7:40 PM
If Assembly Speaker, AKA Mr. Affordability, Robert Rivas can’t show up, what hope do working class Californians have, asks columnist LeBron Antonio Hill
Weeks of wet weather caused construction to stall at the site, Caltrans said.
Hwy. 101 underpass delayed again. Here’s when SLO County project will be complete
Weeks of wet weather caused construction to stall at the site, Caltrans said.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Weeks of wet weather caused construction to stall at the site, Caltrans said.
The nonprofit has identified a potential new spot — though it’s far from official yet.
Marine Mammal Center looks for new home in SLO County. Where could it move?
The nonprofit has identified a potential new spot — though it’s far from official yet.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:20 PM
The nonprofit has identified a potential new spot — though it’s far from official yet.
“The idea of modular construction intrigues us,” said a top building trades official.
Key California labor unions show agreement on future housing model. What is it?
“The idea of modular construction intrigues us,” said a top building trades official.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
“The idea of modular construction intrigues us,” said a top building trades official.
A four-person NASA crew returned to Earth just after midnight on Thursday morning.
Dragon capsule’s return lights up SLO County sky. Did you see or hear it?
A four-person NASA crew returned to Earth just after midnight on Thursday morning.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM
A four-person NASA crew returned to Earth just after midnight on Thursday morning.
“In Trump’s eyes, protesters are patriots in Iran, but leftist lunatics here,” writes Professor Austin Sarat.
Hypocrisy: Trump cheers Tehran protests, condemns US demonstrators | Opinion
“In Trump’s eyes, protesters are patriots in Iran, but leftist lunatics here,” writes Professor Austin Sarat.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM
“In Trump’s eyes, protesters are patriots in Iran, but leftist lunatics here,” writes Professor Austin Sarat.
Assembly Democrats also backed the bill after ensuring it wouldn’t add another crime to California’s three-strike list
Repeat domestic abusers targeted in Republican-led bill advancing in Legislature
Assembly Democrats also backed the bill after ensuring it wouldn’t add another crime to California’s three-strike list
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January 15, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Assembly Democrats also backed the bill after ensuring it wouldn’t add another crime to California’s three-strike list
The “Star Wars”-themed land was originally set during the sequels to the original trilogy, limiting which characters could appear there.
When do Darth Vader, other classic ‘Star Wars’ characters come to Galaxy’s Edge?
The “Star Wars”-themed land was originally set during the sequels to the original trilogy, limiting which characters could appear there.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The “Star Wars”-themed land was originally set during the sequels to the original trilogy, limiting which characters could appear there.
If Assembly Speaker, AKA Mr. Affordability, Robert Rivas can’t show up, what hope do working class Californians have, asks columnist LeBron Antonio Hill
California Democrats prove that their affordability agenda is all talk | Opinion
If Assembly Speaker, AKA Mr. Affordability, Robert Rivas can’t show up, what hope do working class Californians have, asks columnist LeBron Antonio Hill
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January 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM
If Assembly Speaker, AKA Mr. Affordability, Robert Rivas can’t show up, what hope do working class Californians have, asks columnist LeBron Antonio Hill
Weeks of wet weather caused construction to stall at the site, Caltrans said.
Hwy. 101 underpass delayed again. Here’s when SLO County project will be complete
Weeks of wet weather caused construction to stall at the site, Caltrans said.
bit.ly
January 15, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Weeks of wet weather caused construction to stall at the site, Caltrans said.
The nonprofit has identified a potential new spot — though it’s far from official yet.
Marine Mammal Center looks for new home in SLO County. Where could it move?
The nonprofit has identified a potential new spot — though it’s far from official yet.
bit.ly
January 15, 2026 at 1:10 PM
The nonprofit has identified a potential new spot — though it’s far from official yet.
Hundreds of watches and accessories are on sale at Fossil just in time for Valentine's Day. Shop our top picks now for 50% off savings.
Gift Alert: Get 50% Off These Men's and Women's Fossil Watches and Accessories
Hundreds of watches and accessories are on sale at Fossil just in time for Valentine's Day. Shop our top picks now for 50% off savings.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Hundreds of watches and accessories are on sale at Fossil just in time for Valentine's Day. Shop our top picks now for 50% off savings.
Verizon now has the freedom to pull a lever that will make it more difficult for customers to switch phone carriers.
Verizon gets approval to lock phones longer, making it harder for customers to leave
Verizon now has the freedom to pull a lever that will make it more difficult for customers to switch phone carriers.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Verizon now has the freedom to pull a lever that will make it more difficult for customers to switch phone carriers.
The convicted murderer’s second appeal was denied by the California Supreme Court.
Paul Flores loses final appeal, cementing his conviction for killing Kristin Smart
The convicted murderer’s second appeal was denied by the California Supreme Court.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:50 AM
The convicted murderer’s second appeal was denied by the California Supreme Court.
The scenic route along the coast of California is now fully open for the first time in three years.
At last! Hwy. 1 from Cambria to Big Sur is open again. See the photos
The scenic route along the coast of California is now fully open for the first time in three years.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:40 AM
The scenic route along the coast of California is now fully open for the first time in three years.
After the attorney general announced the investigation, X Safety said it would be putting restrictions on who could generate images using Grok.
Is Grok chatbot creating sexual AI images? California launches investigation
After the attorney general announced the investigation, X Safety said it would be putting restrictions on who could generate images using Grok.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:50 AM
After the attorney general announced the investigation, X Safety said it would be putting restrictions on who could generate images using Grok.
The player hit a progressive jackpot on a “Dragon Link Panda Magic” slot machine.
Lucky gambler hits ‘incredible’ jackpot on $25 bet at Sacramento-area casino
The player hit a progressive jackpot on a “Dragon Link Panda Magic” slot machine.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:40 AM
The player hit a progressive jackpot on a “Dragon Link Panda Magic” slot machine.
A new watershed study warns shrinking snowpack and fiercer storms could strain the American, Bear and Cosumnes river systems.
New research warns of major threats to Sacramento’s water supply
A new watershed study warns shrinking snowpack and fiercer storms could strain the American, Bear and Cosumnes river systems.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:30 AM
A new watershed study warns shrinking snowpack and fiercer storms could strain the American, Bear and Cosumnes river systems.
Seasonal influenza activity has elevated in California due to a “super flu” strain that has resulted in higher confirmed flu cases in children.
How is California handling the flu season? What to know about the new strain
Seasonal influenza activity has elevated in California due to a “super flu” strain that has resulted in higher confirmed flu cases in children.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Seasonal influenza activity has elevated in California due to a “super flu” strain that has resulted in higher confirmed flu cases in children.
Police responded after a report from a local school of a parent suspected to be under the influence.
SLO County parent arrested after allegedly punching police officer
Police responded after a report from a local school of a parent suspected to be under the influence.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Police responded after a report from a local school of a parent suspected to be under the influence.
Police closed part of the street while responding to the crash on Wednesday afternoon.
T-bone car crash in SLO sends 2 people to the hospital
Police closed part of the street while responding to the crash on Wednesday afternoon.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Police closed part of the street while responding to the crash on Wednesday afternoon.
Unseasonally dry weather delayed the opening date by weeks.
Popular Yosemite spot is finally opening for ski season. When and what to know
Unseasonally dry weather delayed the opening date by weeks.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Unseasonally dry weather delayed the opening date by weeks.
“There is no amount of Amanita phalloides that would be considered ‘safe.’”
Toxic mushrooms sicken 35, kill 3 in California outbreak. ‘This hasn’t stopped’
“There is no amount of Amanita phalloides that would be considered ‘safe.’”
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January 15, 2026 at 4:20 AM
“There is no amount of Amanita phalloides that would be considered ‘safe.’”
A majority of judges for the Central District of California rejected the GOP’s claims that Proposition 50 maps were racially gerrymandered.
Federal court denies GOP request to block Prop. 50 maps for CA redistricting
A majority of judges for the Central District of California rejected the GOP’s claims that Proposition 50 maps were racially gerrymandered.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:10 AM
A majority of judges for the Central District of California rejected the GOP’s claims that Proposition 50 maps were racially gerrymandered.
A judge asked why Caltrans did not analyze the interchange expansion’s health impacts on incarcerated kids at a nearby juvenile justice center.
Caltrans analysis questioned in lawsuit to stop Highway 99 project in Fresno
A judge asked why Caltrans did not analyze the interchange expansion’s health impacts on incarcerated kids at a nearby juvenile justice center.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:30 AM
A judge asked why Caltrans did not analyze the interchange expansion’s health impacts on incarcerated kids at a nearby juvenile justice center.