UC Berkeley scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage – The Mercury News
By HUIZHONG WU, Associated Press BANGKOK — An American scholar who writes about Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy…
Fire destroys medical equipment warehouse in California and prompts evacuations at nearby facilities – San Diego Union-Tribune
TRACY, Calif. (AP) — A fire destroyed a medical equipment warehouse in Northern California and sent thick black…
California, Santa Clara County sue to block ICE detention facility near Gilroy – The Mercury News
Santa Clara County and the State of California on Wednesday sued the Trump administration over its plan for…
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election California governor’s race
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Democrat Xavier Becerra advanced to the general election for California governor Friday after pitching himself…
Election results from June 2 primaries with key races underway in California, Iowa and across the US
Coverage for this event has ended. 4 hours ago Pinned Incumbent L.A. mayor survives heated criticisms from both…
Can local or state government stop an ICE detention center near Gilroy?
Local and state authorities seeking to halt plans for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility near…
Clarence B. Jones, who helped MLK write ‘I Have A Dream’ speech, dies at his Cupertino home – East Bay Times
CUPERTINO — Clarence B. Jones, a former speechwriter and confidante of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
Officials lift evacuation orders for some California residents living near a damaged chemical tank – Baltimore Sun
By LEAH WILLINGHAM and JAMIE STENGLE Emergency officials lifted an evacuation order Mondayfor some of the people who…
Overheating California chemical tank no longer at risk of explosion
REUTERS/DAVID SWANSON Water is sprayed during a chemical incident involving a leaking tank of methyl methacrylate, a flammable…
‘Potential crack’ in California chemical tank may prevent explosion
NEW YORK >> Experts trying to prevent a tank holding a highly toxic and flammable chemical from exploding…
California chemical tank may explode; 50,000 residents to evacuate
Authorities braced for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank in Southern California could leak or explode as…
California seeks novel solution as chemical tank heats up, risking catastrophe
1/3 Swipe or click to see more DAVID SWANSON / REUTERS Food and beverages are distributed outside a…