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SANTA ANA, Calif | Girl’s death haunted police until arrest made 45 years later

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Investigators searched for decades for the killer of an 11-year-old girl who disappeared while walking home from summer school in a case that gripped a California seaside community. A photo of a smiling Linda O’Keefe has hung for years on the wall of the police department in Newport Beach, reminding … Continue reading SANTA ANA, Calif | Girl’s death haunted police until arrest made 45 years later →

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SAN FRANCISCO | Oakland teachers get ready to strike over pay, class sizes

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Teachers in Oakland, California, prepared Wednesday to walk off the job in what could be the nation’s latest strike over classroom conditions and pay. Oakland’s 3,000 teachers planned to pack up personal items from classrooms and say goodbye to students then begin the strike Thursday, “barring an unlikely change from the … Continue reading SAN FRANCISCO | Oakland teachers get ready to strike over pay, class sizes →

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The Latest: Calif. Gov. Newsom endorses Harris for president

The Latest on Democratic presidential candidates on the campaign trail(all times local): 9:30 p.m. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is endorsing Sen. Kamala Harris for president in 2020. The Democrat said in an MSNBC interview Friday: “I think the American people could not do better” than Harris. He added later in a tweet: “Kamala Harris is … Continue reading The Latest: Calif. Gov. Newsom endorses Harris for president →

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APNewsBreak: Teach for America slammed over Oakland strike

Hundreds of Teach for America alumni are slamming the educator placement program for suggesting members should cross the picket line during a potential teacher strike in Oakland, California, or risk losing thousands of dollars at the end of their service. More than 300 alumni signed the letter delivered Monday to Teach for America’s leadership, asking … Continue reading APNewsBreak: Teach for America slammed over Oakland strike →

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FULLERTON, Calif | 9 hurt when DUI suspect drives onto sidewalk in California

FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Witnesses and emergency responders lifted a pickup truck off people trapped when a driver plowed into a crowd on a sidewalk in Southern California early Sunday, injuring at least nine, authorities said. Police arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after the truck crashed into a … Continue reading FULLERTON, Calif | 9 hurt when DUI suspect drives onto sidewalk in California →

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LA Tax Attorneys with Leading Law Firm, Legal Tax Defense, Now Offering IRS & FTB Tax Support

Los Angeles, California (STL.News) – LegalTaxDefense.com, a leading tax defense firm located in Los Angeles, California, this week announced amid the impending 2019 tax season, they are offering full tax planning and preparation services for individuals and businesses. Open to working with people and businesses that owe any amount of taxes, back-logged taxes, or mounted … Continue reading LA Tax Attorneys with Leading Law Firm, Legal Tax Defense, Now Offering IRS & FTB Tax Support →

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NEW YORK | Data center smoke causes outage for Wells Fargo customers

NEW YORK (AP) — Smoke at one of Wells Fargo‘s data centers left some of the bank’s customers without access to online or mobile banking as well as accessing cash from ATMs on Thursday. Wells Fargo said workers discovered the problem following routine maintenance. “We’re working to restore all our services as soon as possible,” … Continue reading NEW YORK | Data center smoke causes outage for Wells Fargo customers →

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California bill would limit genitalia surgery for children

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California doctors would be barred from treating or performing surgery on children born with genitals that don’t fit a single gender or are otherwise atypical unless it’s medically necessary or the child consents, under a bill unveiled Monday. It’s the latest effort by state legislators to give minors more control over … Continue reading California bill would limit genitalia surgery for children →