National California creates nation's first 'Ebony Alert' to find missing Black children The alert system will use electronic highway signs and encourage the use of TV, radio, social media and other platforms to spread information about the missing person. Jonathan Franklin
National California is first state to levy a tax on guns and ammo to fund safety programs New law will impose an additional 11% in addition to federal tax. It's one of nearly two dozen gun laws signed into law on Tuesday. but Newsom acknowledges some might not survive legal challenges. The Associated Press
National New California law bars schoolbook bans based on racial and LGBTQ topics Gov. Gavin Newsom called the new measure "long overdue," saying that the banning binge of diversity materials has to come to an end. Jonathan Franklin
National California's lawsuit says oil giants downplayed climate change. Here's what to know California accuses oil companies of misleading the public on the dangers of fossil fuels for decades. The state demands they help fund recovery efforts after climate change-fueled disasters. Juliana Kim Michael Copley
National A California store owner was shot and killed over a Pride flag displayed at her shop Sheriff's deputies said the suspect was later killed in "a lethal force encounter" with authorities. Tributes continue to pour in honoring the victim, Lauri Carleton. Jonathan Franklin
Climate Hilary could be the first tropical storm to hit California in more than 80 years Hurricane Hilary will make landfall in Baja California this weekend before weakening to a tropical storm. But torrential rain could cause dangerous flooding in Southern California and inland. Dustin Jones
Science A new gray wolf pack is found 200 miles south of California's nearest-known pack Gray wolves used to roam most of North America before being hunted, trapped and driven out of most of the continental U.S. by the early 1900s. They are native to California. Nathan Rott
National An otter turned outlaw continues to evade wildlife officials in Santa Cruz Otter 841 has become a celebrity after a month of stealing surfboards at a popular beach in Santa Cruz. Authorities are trying to catch her, but the otter's fans want her to be left alone in the wild. Dustin Jones
National How climate change could cause a home insurance meltdown It's increasingly expensive and difficult to get home insurance, as losses rise from climate-driven disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes. And the solutions aren't always politically popular. Michael Copley Rebecca Hersher Nathan Rott
National An LA deputy punched a woman in the face as she held her 3-week-old baby, video shows Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna released video of the July 2022 incident this week, saying he'd only just learned of it. He said the deputy has been disciplined and the FBI is looking into it. Rachel Treisman
