National At least 18 dead in 3 days after mass shootings in California devastate 2 communities The shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, two towns just hundreds of miles apart in California, share devastating similarities. Jaclyn Diaz Vanessa Romo
Animals A gray whale gave birth as a whale watching tour looked on The crew and passengers aboard the whale watching boats have described it as a once in a lifetime moment. Lucky for you, it was caught on video! Vanessa Romo
National Pandemic-related fraud totaled billions. California is trying to get some of it back A special task force is investigating claims and freezing accounts to determine who legitimately qualifies for the relief money. About $20 billion in unemployment money was stolen by criminals. Eric Westervelt
National Vacant stores will become homes more easily under new California laws Local government officials say the laws undermine their authority and cut their tax base, but it's a long-sought win for affordable housing advocates, who say such sites are ready-made for apartments. The Associated Press
National She faked her kidnapping to go back to her ex. Now she'll get 18 months in prison Sherri Papini disappeared in 2016, triggering a three-week multi-state search. When she resurfaced, she told authorities an elaborate lie about being abducted and tortured by two Hispanic women. The Associated Press
Environment Why even environmentalists are supporting nuclear power today Environmentalists advocating for nuclear power have led a push to extend the operating life of Diablo Canyon, California's last nuclear power plant. Japan and Germany consider similar extensions. Uri Berliner
Health California and Illinois declare states of emergency to help fight monkeypox outbreaks Monkeypox cases in California, Illinois and New York make up nearly half of the nationwide total. The governors in those states have all declared a state of emergency to help address the outbreaks. Ayana Archie Wynne Davis
Politics Californians can vote to add abortion to the state's constitutional rights The amendment, which comes three days after the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case, will go to midterm elections on Nov. 8. Ayana Archie
National A California police department offered gas money for unwanted guns. It ran out Sacramento police had to cut Saturday's event short because of the "overwhelming response." Meanwhile, a buyback event in Brooklyn gave iPads to people who dropped off certain types of firearms. Rachel Treisman
National From across the Pacific, Taiwan's president castigates California shooting The leader of the self-governing East Asian island condemned violence following the deadly attack against a Taiwanese congregation in California. The Associated Press
