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California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour
Read full article: California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hourCalifornia voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have raised the minimum wage for most workers to $18 an hour.
Sacramento's De'Aaron Fox drops franchise-record 60 points in Kings' OT loss to Timberwolves
Read full article: Sacramento's De'Aaron Fox drops franchise-record 60 points in Kings' OT loss to TimberwolvesWhen DeāAaron Fox saw he had scored 48 points by the fourth quarter in a 130-126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, teammate Malik Monk told him, āYou might as well go get 60.ā.
Edwards, Timberwolves beat Kings 130-126 in OT despite franchise-record 60 points from De'Aaron Fox
Read full article: Edwards, Timberwolves beat Kings 130-126 in OT despite franchise-record 60 points from De'Aaron FoxAnthony Edwards had 36 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the shorthanded Sacramento Kings 130-126 in overtime on Friday to snap a three-game losing streak, overcoming a franchise record 60 points by DeāAaron Fox.
Black and Latino families displaced from Palm Springs neighborhood reach tentative settlement
Read full article: Black and Latino families displaced from Palm Springs neighborhood reach tentative settlementBlack and Latino families who were displaced from a Southern California neighborhood in the 1960s have reached a tentative settlement agreement with the city of Palm Springs.
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
Read full article: California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery storesāPaper or plasticā will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California announces new deal with tech to fund journalism, AI research
Read full article: California announces new deal with tech to fund journalism, AI researchCalifornia will be the first U.S. state to direct millions of dollars from taxpayer money and tech companies to help pay for journalism and AI research under a new deal announced Wednesday.
Justice Kagan says there needs to be a way to enforce the US Supreme Court's new ethics code
Read full article: Justice Kagan says there needs to be a way to enforce the US Supreme Court's new ethics codeJustice Elena Kagan says the U.S. Supreme Court should bolster its new ethics code by adding a way to enforce it.
Spurs rookie Stephon Castle out for remainder of NBA Summer League with wrist injury
Read full article: Spurs rookie Stephon Castle out for remainder of NBA Summer League with wrist injurySan Antonio Spurs rookie guard Stephon Castle is out for the remainder of the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas due to a sprained wrist, according to reports.
Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
Read full article: Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United StatesSwaths of California are sweltering and things are only expected to get worse during the Fourth of July holiday week for parts of the United States, with nearly 90 million people under heat alerts.
California Democrats agree to delay health care worker minimum wage increase to help balance budget
Read full article: California Democrats agree to delay health care worker minimum wage increase to help balance budgetDemocrats in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the budget.
California's Democratic leaders clash with businesses over curbing retail theft. Here's what to know
Read full article: California's Democratic leaders clash with businesses over curbing retail theft. Here's what to knowThe efforts to tamp down organized retail theft in California this year have largely boiled down to two paths.
California Senate approves ban on requiring schools to notify parents of child's pronoun change
Read full article: California Senate approves ban on requiring schools to notify parents of child's pronoun changeThe California Senate has approved a bill that would ban school districts from requiring teachers to notify parents if their child asks to go by a new pronoun at school.
Federal appeals court upholds California law banning gun shows at county fairs
Read full article: Federal appeals court upholds California law banning gun shows at county fairsA federal appeals court has upheld Californiaās ban on gun shows at county fairs and other public properties, deciding the laws do not violate the rights of firearm sellers or buyers.
US health officials advise using antibiotic as a āmorning-after pillā against STDs
Read full article: US health officials advise using antibiotic as a āmorning-after pillā against STDsU.S. health officials now recommend that some people consider taking an antibiotic as a morning-after pill to prevent certain sexually transmitted diseases.
California has a multibillion-dollar budget deficit. Here's what you need to know
Read full article: California has a multibillion-dollar budget deficit. Here's what you need to knowCalifornia has a multibillion-dollar budget deficit that could force Democratic leaders to end a number of safety net programs and permanently cut 10,000 vacant state jobs.
GM Mike Dunleavy, Warriors look to regroup after missing the playoffs with Curry, Green, Thompson
Read full article: GM Mike Dunleavy, Warriors look to regroup after missing the playoffs with Curry, Green, ThompsonGeneral manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the rest of Golden Stateās front office staff had a feeling this season would wind up short of the ultimate goal.
Klay Thompson misses all 10 shots in what might have been his final game with the Warriors
Read full article: Klay Thompson misses all 10 shots in what might have been his final game with the WarriorsKlay Thompson has provided so many memorable moments during his decade-plus run as Stephen Curryās Splash Brother running mate for the Golden State Warriors dynasty.
The Kings eliminate the Warriors from play-in tournament with 118-94 win
Read full article: The Kings eliminate the Warriors from play-in tournament with 118-94 winKeegan Murray scored 32 points, DeāAaron Fox added 24 and the Sacramento Kings stayed alive in the play-in tournament, eliminating the Golden State Warriors with a 118-94 victory.
The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings
Read full article: The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-KingsLeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days.
California work safety board approves indoor heat rules, but another state agency raises objections
Read full article: California work safety board approves indoor heat rules, but another state agency raises objectionsAs global warming raises temperatures, a California work safety board has approved standards that would require companies to protect employees from excessive indoor heat, particularly in warehouses.
Brunson becomes fourth Knicks player with consecutive 40-point games, leads New York past Kings
Read full article: Brunson becomes fourth Knicks player with consecutive 40-point games, leads New York past KingsJalen Brunson scored 42 points, becoming the fourth player in franchise history with 40 or more in consecutive games, and the New York Knicks beat the Sacramento Kings 98-91 on Saturday night.
Sabonisā dunk with 7.7 seconds left sends Kings past Spurs 131-129
Read full article: Sabonisā dunk with 7.7 seconds left sends Kings past Spurs 131-129Domantas Sabonis scored 31 points, including the go-ahead dunk with 7.7 seconds remaining, and the Sacramento Kings beat the San Antonio Spurs 131-129.
DeāAaron Fox ties career high with 44 points as Kings roll to a 130-120 victory over Lakers
Read full article: DeāAaron Fox ties career high with 44 points as Kings roll to a 130-120 victory over LakersDeāAaron Fox tied his career high with 44 points, Malik Monk added 26 and the Sacramento Kings bounced back with a 130-120 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jimmy Butler, Naji Marshall are among 5 players suspended after Heat-Pelicans incident
Read full article: Jimmy Butler, Naji Marshall are among 5 players suspended after Heat-Pelicans incidentMiamiās Jimmy Butler and New Orleansā Naji Marshall have both been suspended for one game for instigating an on-court altercation that happened during the Heat-Pelicans game on Friday night.
Domantas Sabonis has 19th triple-double to help Kings beat Spurs 127-122
Read full article: Domantas Sabonis has 19th triple-double to help Kings beat Spurs 127-122Domantas Sabonis had his NBA-leading 19th triple-double with 22 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds, DeāAaron Fox added 28 points and nine assists and the Sacramento Kings beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-122 on Thursday night.
G League player and girlfriend are arrested in killing of woman found dead near Las Vegas
Read full article: G League player and girlfriend are arrested in killing of woman found dead near Las VegasAuthorities have arrested a player on the Sacramento Kings' G League affiliate and his girlfriend in the killing of a woman whose remains were found outside of Las Vegas earlier this month.
Keegan Murray makes 12 3-pointers, scores career-high 47 points to lead Kings past Jazz, 125-104
Read full article: Keegan Murray makes 12 3-pointers, scores career-high 47 points to lead Kings past Jazz, 125-104Keegan Murray made 12 3-pointers, two shy of the NBA record, and scored a career-high 47 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 125-104 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.
Brandon Ingram leads the Pelicans past the Kings 127-117 to advance to In-Season Tournament semis
Read full article: Brandon Ingram leads the Pelicans past the Kings 127-117 to advance to In-Season Tournament semisBrandon Ingram scored 30 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Sacramento Kings 127-117 in the quarterfinals of the NBAās In-Season Tournament.
Analysis: The NBA In-Season Tournament is doing what it intended. Now things should heat up more
Read full article: Analysis: The NBA In-Season Tournament is doing what it intended. Now things should heat up moreEveryone knows that the NBA In-Season Tournament was put together to give the league an early ratings boost, particularly when the Final Four games get played at Las Vegas on the second weekend of December.
California Democrats cancel some convention events amid large Gaza cease-fire demonstration
Read full article: California Democrats cancel some convention events amid large Gaza cease-fire demonstrationCalifornia Democratic Party leaders have canceled a portion of their state convention following a large demonstration calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Foxās season-high 43 leads Kings past Wembanyama, Spurs 129-120 in in-season tourney
Read full article: Foxās season-high 43 leads Kings past Wembanyama, Spurs 129-120 in in-season tourneyDeāAaron Fox had a season-high 43 points, and the Sacramento Kings overcame 27 points from Victor Wembanyama to hold off the San Antonio Spurs 129-120 to remain undefeated in the In-Season Tournament.
Residents of earthquake zones 'drop, cover and hold on' during annual ShakeOut quake drill
Read full article: Residents of earthquake zones 'drop, cover and hold on' during annual ShakeOut quake drillPeople ducked under desks and tables in California and around the world for an annual drill practicing ways to stay safe during earthquakes.
California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workersā minimum wage to $25 per hour
Read full article: California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workersā minimum wage to $25 per hourCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to raise the minimum wage for health care workers.
Newsom signs laws to fast-track housing on churchesā lands, streamline housing permitting process
Read full article: Newsom signs laws to fast-track housing on churchesā lands, streamline housing permitting processCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to fast-track low-income housing on surplus land owned by nonprofit colleges and religious institutions.
Sacramento prosecutor sues Californiaās capital city over failure to clean up homeless encampments
Read full article: Sacramento prosecutor sues Californiaās capital city over failure to clean up homeless encampmentsA Sacramento prosecutor is suing Californiaās capital city over failure to clean up homeless encampments.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will sign climate-focused transparency laws for big business
Read full article: California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will sign climate-focused transparency laws for big businessCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom says he plans to sign into law a pair of climate-focused bills intended to force major corporations to be more transparent about greenhouse gas emissions and the financial risks stemming from global warming.
California's Assembly votes for ballot measure that would change how mental health care is funded
Read full article: California's Assembly votes for ballot measure that would change how mental health care is fundedLawmakers in California's state Assembly have voted to put a measure before voters next March that would overhaul the way counties are funding mental and behavioral health programs.
Federal judge says California's capital city can't clear homeless camps during extreme heat
Read full article: Federal judge says California's capital city can't clear homeless camps during extreme heatA federal judge has temporarily banned California's capital city of Sacramento from clearing homeless encampments, citing excessive heat.
Politicians urge Taylor Swift to postpone LA concerts in solidarity with striking hotel workers
Read full article: Politicians urge Taylor Swift to postpone LA concerts in solidarity with striking hotel workersCaliforniaās lieutenant governor and other elected officials are urging Taylor Swift to postpone her Los Angeles concerts as a way to stand in solidarity with striking hotel workers.
Homeless World Cup makes US debut in California and scores victories beyond the field for players
Read full article: Homeless World Cup makes US debut in California and scores victories beyond the field for playersA tournament for soccer players around the world who have experienced homelessness is making its U.S. debut in California.
Spursā Summer League squad is ready for the California Classic
Read full article: Spursā Summer League squad is ready for the California ClassicThe San Antonio Spurs will start NBA Summer League play Monday at the California Classic against the Charlotte Hornets at Sacramentoās Golden 1 Center.
California reparations report urges action on housing discrimination and overpolicing
Read full article: California reparations report urges action on housing discrimination and overpolicingCalifornia's reparations task force released its final report Thursday recommending how to atone for decades of discriminatory policies against African Americans.
2.5M Genworth policyholders and 769K retired California workers and beneficiaries affected by hack
Read full article: 2.5M Genworth policyholders and 769K retired California workers and beneficiaries affected by hackCalifornia's public pension fund says the personal data of more than 769,000 retired workers and beneficiaries including Social Security numbers has been stolen in the breach of a popular file-transfer application by a Russian ransomware gang that is extorting victims.
Florida official says migrants flown to California went willingly, disputes claims of coercion
Read full article: Florida official says migrants flown to California went willingly, disputes claims of coercionFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration says three dozen migrants whom the state flew from the southern border to California on private planes went willingly.
16 South American migrants who entered US through Texas flown to California
Read full article: 16 South American migrants who entered US through Texas flown to CaliforniaSixteen Venezuelan and Colombian migrants who entered the country through Texas were flown to California by chartered plane and dropped off outside a church in Sacramento.
California's epic melting snowpack means cold, deadly torrents ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Read full article: California's epic melting snowpack means cold, deadly torrents ahead of Memorial Day weekendCalifornia rivers fed by winterās massive Sierra Nevada snowpack have been turned into cold and deadly torrents, drawing warnings from officials ahead of the Memorial Day weekend's traditional start of outdoor summer recreation.
Walmart to pay California $500,000 in settlement over sale of brass knuckles
Read full article: Walmart to pay California $500,000 in settlement over sale of brass knucklesWalmart will pay half a million dollars in civil penalties to the state of California over allegations that it was selling and allowing third-party vendors to sell brass knuckles on its website.
California hotline to provide legal help related to abortion
Read full article: California hotline to provide legal help related to abortionCalifornia is joining with law firms and advocacy groups to create a hotline that provides access to information and pro bono services for people who need legal help related to abortion.
Curry scores playoff career-high 50 as Warriors down Kings
Read full article: Curry scores playoff career-high 50 as Warriors down KingsStephen Curry scored a playoff career-high 50 points and answered time and again to will the defending champions on in their quest for a repeat, Kevon Looney grabbed 21 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Sacramento Kings 120-100 in the winner-take-all Game 7.
Monk, Fox lead Kings past Warriors 118-99 to force Game 7
Read full article: Monk, Fox lead Kings past Warriors 118-99 to force Game 7Malik Monk scored 28 points, DeāAaron Fox added 26 points and 11 assists, and the Sacramento Kings staved off elimination in their first-round playoff series by beating Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors 118-99 in Game 6.
Curry leads Warriors past Kings 123-116 for 3-2 series lead
Read full article: Curry leads Warriors past Kings 123-116 for 3-2 series leadStephen Curry scored 31 points, Draymond Green had his highest-scoring game in more than five years and the Golden State Warriors won the first road game of their series against Sacramento, beating the Kings 123-116 to take a 3-2 lead.
De'Aaron Fox on Game 5: 'No ifs, ands or buts. Iām playing'
Read full article: De'Aaron Fox on Game 5: 'No ifs, ands or buts. Iām playing'Sacramento Kings star De'Aaron Fox says there's no doubt he will play in Game 5 of a first-round series against the Golden State Warriors despite a broken index finger on his shooting hand.
Curry, Warriors hold off Kings 126-125 to even series 2-all
Read full article: Curry, Warriors hold off Kings 126-125 to even series 2-allStephen Curry scored 32 points but gave Sacramento a late chance when he called a timeout Golden State didnāt have, and the defending champion Warriors held on to beat the Kings 126-125 when Harrison Barnes missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Dumars: Decision to suspend Draymond Green was 'difficult'
Read full article: Dumars: Decision to suspend Draymond Green was 'difficult'NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars says it was a difficult decision to suspend Golden Stateās Draymond Green for Game 3 of the Warriorsā first-round series against Sacramento.
Kings beat Warriors 114-106 to take 2-0 series lead
Read full article: Kings beat Warriors 114-106 to take 2-0 series leadDeāAaron Fox scored 24 points and made a backbreaking 3-pointer that led the playoff newcomer Sacramento Kings to a second straight victory over the defending champion Golden State Warriors, 114-106.
Warriors look to even series after losing opener to Kings
Read full article: Warriors look to even series after losing opener to KingsAfter four NBA titles and two more trips to the Finals in the past eight seasons, the Golden State Warriors arenāt about to get flustered by one loss in a best-of-seven series.
Fox leads Kings past Warriors 126-123 in playoff return
Read full article: Fox leads Kings past Warriors 126-123 in playoff returnDeāAaron Fox scored 38 points in his long-awaited playoff debut and the Sacramento Kings celebrated their return to the postseason after a record 16-year drought by beating the defending-champion Golden State Warriors 126-123.
Police: After shootings, man threatened California Capitol
Read full article: Police: After shootings, man threatened California CapitolAuthorities say the suspect who made threats against California's Capitol on Thursday shot a gun from his vehicle while driving through two Sacramento suburbs the night before.
Suspect shoots 2 hostages after wounding California officer
Read full article: Suspect shoots 2 hostages after wounding California officerAuthorities say a man was arrested after he fatally shot one person and wounded two others, including a highway patrol officer, at a park in Northern California Thursday.
McDermott scores 30 to lead Spurs past Kings 142-134
Read full article: McDermott scores 30 to lead Spurs past Kings 142-134Doug McDermott scored 22 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and overtime and the San Antonio Spurs denied Sacramento a chance at clinching the division with a 142-134 win over the Kings.
Mysterious streaks of light seen in the sky over California
Read full article: Mysterious streaks of light seen in the sky over CaliforniaMysterious streaks of light were seen in the sky in the Sacramento area Friday night, shocking St. Patrickās Day revelers who then posted videos on social media of the surprising sight.
Juan Felipe Herrera wins Frost lifetime achievement medal
Read full article: Juan Felipe Herrera wins Frost lifetime achievement medalFormer U_S_ poet laureate Juan Felipe Herrera is this yearās winner of the Frost Medal for lifetime achievement, with judges praising him for a āa poetic voice that is both deeply embedded and wholly original.ā.
Sabonisā double-double helps Kings power past Spurs 119-109
Read full article: Sabonisā double-double helps Kings power past Spurs 119-109Domantas Sabonis had a season-high 34 points along with 11 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings beat San Antonio 119-109 on Wednesday night, handing the beleaguered Spurs their seventh straight loss.
Evacuation warnings amid flooding after California storm
Read full article: Evacuation warnings amid flooding after California stormEvacuation warnings were in place in rural Northern California on New Yearās Day after a powerful storm brought drenching rain or heavy snowfall to much of the state, breaching levees, snarling traffic and closing major highways.
Storm brings flooding, landslides across California
Read full article: Storm brings flooding, landslides across CaliforniaLandslides of rock and mud closed roadways across California as heavy rains kicked off what will be series of storms poised to usher in the new year, likely bringing downpours and flooding.