California

State in the western United States

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California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.5 million residents across a total area of about 163,696 square miles (423,970 km²), California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area, and is also the world's thirty-fourth most populous subnational entity. California is also the most populated subnational entity in North America, and has its state capital in Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second- and fifth-most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second-most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, San Bernardino County. The City and County of San Francisco is both the country's second most densely populated major city after New York City and the fifth most densely populated county, behind only four of the five New York City boroughs.

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Poll: Harris may bolster Biden with women, Republicans [NFA] A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Biden's choice of running mate, California Senator Kamala Harris, is more popular than he is with female voters, and even one in four Republican voters approve of.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:12Published 34 minutes ago

Police officer rescues man in wheelchair from oncoming train A police officer pulled a man out of the path of an oncoming train withseconds to spare, with the incident caught on her bodycam footage. OfficerErika Urrea was on patrol un the city of Lodi,.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:45Published 5 hours ago

Late-Night Hosts Weigh In on Joe Biden Picking Kamala Harris as Running Mate \| THR News Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon responded to Tuesday's big political news that the California senator became the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:42Published 16 hours ago

Harris an elusive election target for Trump [NFA] Republican President Donald Trump's verbal attacks on a woman of color could further undermine his efforts to win female voters, and polls suggest the California Democrat and vice presidential.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:25Published 1 day ago

Who is Kamala Harris? Kamala Harris has been picked by Joe Biden as his running mate for the USpresidential election. We take a look at California's former attorney general. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:52Published 1 day ago

'I'm surprised': Trump on Biden picking Kamala Harris as VP candidate US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Kamala Harris, after Joe Biden picked her as his running mate for the US Presidential polls scheduled for later this year. President Donald.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:56Published 1 day ago

Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his US vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden, the Presidential candidate, has picked India-origin Kamala Harris as his running mate for the elections. Biden announced the news on Tuesday. Harris is a daughter of Indian and American.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:52Published 1 day ago

Kamala Harris is Biden's VP pick [NFA] Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday tapped Senator Kamala Harris of California as his choice for vice president. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:08Published 2 days ago

Joe Biden Names California Sen. Kamala Harris as Running Mate \| THR News Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:11Published 2 days ago

Joe Biden selects California Senator Kamala Harris as running mate Joe Biden has named California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate,making history by selecting the first black woman to compete on a majorparty's presidential ticket. In choosing Ms Harris, Mr.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:13Published 2 days ago

Google turns Androids into earthquake sensors Google’s Android phones on Tuesday started detecting earthquakes around the world to provide data that could eventually give billions of users precious seconds of warning of a tremor nearby, with an.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:31Published 2 days ago

Uber, Lyft drivers are employees -California judge A California judge on Monday granted the state's request for a preliminary injunction blocking Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc from classifying their drivers as independent contractors rather than.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:08Published 2 days ago

Simon Cowell Uses Dreadful Accident To Deliver Sage Words Of Advice British talent judge Simon Cowell has been hospitalized for an accident in which he broke his back. According to CNN, Cowell's spokeswoman said the former 'American Idol' judge broke his back in.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published 3 days ago

California Deer Are Facing Their Own Pandemic, And Need To Practice Social Distancing Deer in Northern California are dealing with a deadly, highly contagious virus called adenovirus hemorrhagic disease. In the early 1990s, thousands of deer died of adenovirus hemorrhagic disease during.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:41Published 4 days ago

Despite The Pandemic, Americans Still Love The Open Road With a novel coronavirus case count nearing five million, the United States now holds about a quarter of all the COVID-19 cases in the world. According to CNN, more than,162,000 Americans have died in.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:41Published 4 days ago

YouTube star Jake Paul's home is raided by the FBI On Wednesday morning, the FBI conducted a raid of Paul’s California home. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:01Published 6 days ago

Multiple people shot at mansion party in LA -reports One person was killed and two more were critically wounded after shots were fired at a large party at a mansion in Beverly Crest, California in the early morning hours Tuesday, according to CBS News, Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:44Published 1 week ago

U.S. military medics aiding local hospitals swamped with COVID-19 The Pentagon sent staff to parts of California and Texas where hospitals struggled to find enough personnel to meet a wave of coronavirus cases. This report produced by Zachary Goelman. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:22Published 1 week ago

U.S. records over 25,000 COVID-19 deaths in July U.S. coronavirus deaths rose by over 25,000 in July and cases doubled in 19 states during the month, according to a Reuters tally. This report produced by Jonah Green. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:41Published 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden Shortens His Potential VP List According to CNN, Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden has started to narrow down his personal list of potential running mates. A handful of women remain in consideration for Biden's VP spot... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Naya Rivera laid to rest Tragic actress Naya Rivera has been laid to rest after drowning in California's Lake Piru earlier this month. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:44Published 2 weeks ago

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Dolphin stampede wows whale watchers A safari group sailing near Dana Point in southern California came across a travelling pod of dolphins. BBC News - Published 16 hours ago
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Joe Biden Picks Senator Kamala Harris as Vice Presidential Running Mate Joe Biden has finally picked a Vice President ... California Senator Kamala Harris will be joining him on the ticket. The presumptive Democratic candidate announced his VP running mate Tuesday, and the.. TMZ.com - Published 2 days ago
Biden VP pick: Kamala Harris chosen as running mate The California senator is the first black woman to be chosen as a running mate. BBC News - Published 2 days ago
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'Sanford and Son' Actor Raymond Allen Dead at 91 Raymond G. Allen, Sr., a character actor who played Uncle Woody in "Sanford and Son," has died. Allen's family tells TMZ, he was in a long-term facility in California when he was found unresponsive.. TMZ.com - Published 2 days ago
Tito Ortiz Gets Political Support from Trump Family, 'Go Get 'Em Champ!' Tito Ortiz says he already has some powerful support as he embarks on a political career -- with the Trump family standing firmly behind him. As we previously reported, the UFC Hall of Famer is running.. TMZ.com - Published 3 days ago
CA Prosecutors Ask NFL to Pull PSA About Stephon Clark Shooting Roger Goodell's latest effort to fight for social justice is being challenged by California prosecutors ... who are demanding the NFL stop running a video about the police shooting of Stephon Clark... TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
Apple Fire: Firefighters battle massive blaze in California Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes to escape the fire east of Los Angeles. BBC News - Published 1 week ago

Apple Fire: Massive California wildfire forces evacuations Around 7,800 people are told to leave their homes in southern California because of the fire. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
Eight US service members presumed dead after sea accident Seven marines and a sailor were in an amphibious vehicle that sank off California during a exercise. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Dangerous heat wave forecast for south-western areas of US Forecasters say temperatures could rise to 50C on Saturday in parts of Utah, Nevada and California. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago	California amphibious vehicle accident: US marine dead, eight missing A search is on after an incident involving an amphibious vehicle from Camp Pendleton, near San Diego. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Can this Californian prison save itself from Covid-19? San Quentin is battling a devastating coronavirus outbreak that critics say could have been avoided. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago	Coronavirus aid: California man arrested over fraud claim The 40-year-old Californian is accused of pocketing $8m and gambling much of the funds in Las Vegas. BBC News - Published on July 17, 2020
Top jockeys contract coronavirus in US Racing is suspended at the Del Mar track in California after 15 jockeys test positive for coronavirus. BBC News - Published on July 16, 2020	Benjamin Keough: Coroner says Elvis's grandson took his own life Benjamin Keough died on Sunday in California at the age of 27. BBC News - Published on July 15, 2020
Naya Rivera: Glee star died of accidental drowning, California officials say Her body was found several days after she went missing last week during a boating trip with her son. BBC News - Published on July 15, 2020	Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike The governor has rolled back reopening plans across the state as virus cases soar. BBC News - Published on July 14, 2020
Naya Rivera: Police find body in search for Glee star The star went missing on Thursday after going boating with her young son at a lake in California. BBC News - Published on July 13, 2020	Naya Rivera: CCTV of star boarding boat The Glee star went missing on Wednesday after hiring a boat with her four-year-old son in California. BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020
Glee star Naya Rivera missing after boat trip with son A search is under way after the actress's four-year-old is found alone in a boat on a California lake. BBC News - Published on July 9, 2020	California orders residents to wear masks in 'most settings outside the home' California on Thursday ordered residents to wear masks in "most settings outside the home," saying the new rule was necessary because too many Californians were neglecting to cover their faces during.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
Requiring masks 'political hazard' as COVID-19 surges in California breadbasket The first wave of COVID-19 came slowly to San Joaquin County in the heart of California's breadbasket, but the much-feared second surge is roaring through, sickening as many people in the two weeks.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020	Two men linked to 'boogaloo' movement charged in U.S. courthouse guard killing Two men inspired by the militant anti-government "boogaloo" movement have been charged in the drive-by killing of a federal courthouse guard in Oakland, California, last month during a night of nearby.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
California utility PG&E pleads guilty to 84 wildfire deaths The judge had the company chief plead guilty 84 times for each of the victims from 2018's Camp Fire. BBC News - Published on June 16, 2020	PG&E pleads guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter in California wildfire Pacific Gas & Electric pleaded guilty on Tuesday to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter stemming from a devastating 2018 wildfire in Northern California touched off by the utility company's power.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
Two men charged in slaying of federal courthouse guard in Oakland, California Two men have been charged in the slaying last month of a federal courthouse guard in Oakland, California, during an ambush blocks away from anti-racism protests sparked by George Floyd's death at the.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	Robert Fuller: US to review black hanging deaths after outcry Officials say they do not suspect foul play in the deaths of two black men in California. BBC News - Published on June 16, 2020
Deeper inquiries launched into hanging deaths of two black men in California The deaths of two black men found hanged from trees 10 days and 50 miles (80 km) apart in California, one in a municipal park, gained deeper scrutiny on Monday amid a public outcry that authorities.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	Some scold, others cheerlead: U.S. states tackle reopening differently The two most populous U.S. states took markedly different approaches to reopening on Monday with New York scolding local governments for not enforcing social distancing and California encouraging.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
'Golden State Killer' suspect to plead guilty: LA Times An ex-policeman in California charged with murder and kidnapping attributed to a serial predator dubbed the 'Golden State Killer' is expected to plead guilty in a deal that will spare him the death.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020	U.S. Supreme Court snubs Trump on challenge to California 'sanctuary' laws The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed President Donald Trump a defeat in his legal showdown with the most-populous U.S. state, declining to hear his administration's challenge to "sanctuary" laws in.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
Amazon's business practices examined by two U.S. states State investigators in both California and Washington are examining Amazon's business practices, two newspapers reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020	Suicide finding for black man found hanging in California stirs anger Police in California on Friday said a young black man found hanging from a tree likely committed suicide, stirring outrage among community members who said authorities were too quick to draw.. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020
Zoom hits political turbulence in Washington, Beijing; lobbyists ready Zoom Video Communications , whose remote meeting app made the obscure California company a hub for global communications during the coronavirus pandemic, now finds itself fighting political battles in.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020	California examines Amazon's business practices: WSJ California investigators are examining Amazon.com Inc's business practices as part of an inquiry into the company, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
Man charged in pipe bomb ambush of deputies, wrote far-right phrase in blood A U.S. Air Force sergeant is accused of shooting dead a Sheriff's deputy in California's Santa Cruz mountains last week, throwing lit pipe bombs and shooting at other deputies and planning to kill.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020	California police shoot and kill suspect wanted in Central California "shooting spree" Police shot and killed a man wanted in a Central California "shooting spree", and three law enforcement officers were wounded in the shoot-out at vineyard where he was tracked down on Thursday.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
California man charged with videotaped poisoning of homeless people A California man has been arrested on charges he poisoned eight homeless people by giving them food laced with a caustic substance derived from hot chili peppers in a string of attacks videotaped for.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020	Man charged with poisoning homeless people in California The suspect is accused of feeding his victims with a substance "twice as strong" as pepper spray. BBC News - Published on June 12, 2020

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