Across California|News|
5 Tax Measures Are On The California Ballot. Here's How To Make Sense Of Them All
California voters haven't had to make so many decisions about tax policy at the ballot since 1994.
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San Diego, CA|News|
Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes Is Coming Back To California
The San Diego-born buffet chain plans to open one location in the state, Sweet Tomatoes confirmed to Patch.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
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9 Dumbest Things Smart People Waste Money On
Discover easy ways to cut bills, ditch debt, earn cash back and stop wasting money with these smart financial moves!
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Earthquake Simulator Will Bring Magnitude 7.0 Shaking To LA
California officials are touring the state with a simulator designed to let people experience the feeling of a massive earthquake.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|News|
Long Beach Council Votes To Restrict Public Comment At Meetings
Most comments would be moved into a 90-minute period near the beginning of meetings under an ordinance approved 6-3 Tuesday.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
CA Proposition 43: Raises Threshold For Passing New Tax Ballot Measures
Opposed by unions and supported by anti-tax associations, Proposition 43 would make it harder for citizen-driven tax initiatives to pass.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Woman Wakes Up To Man Sexually Assaulting Her Inside Tent In SF: DA
The man faces several sexual assault charges, San Francisco prosecutors said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
6 Inland Empire Bookstores Hosting October Book Clubs, Author Events And More
From Temecula and Murrieta to Redlands, and from bookstores to libraries, here are National Book Month events to add to your calendar.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Pickpocket Crew Convicted In String Of Thefts In San Francisco's Chinatown: DA
"The days of people coming to San Francisco to target our residents and visitors with impunity ended long ago," prosecutors said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Meet David Cienfuegos, Candidate For Beverly Hills Unified School District Board
David Cienfuegos told Patch why he should be elected to the Board of Education. The general election is on Nov. 3, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
TurboTax Plans 3-Story Flagship Store On Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade
The tax software giant will open two floors in January before expanding into a third floor and rooftop later in 2027.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
Meet Tony Daysog, Your Alameda Mayoral Candidate
A new mayor will take the helm following the November elections.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Crashes, Construction Snarl I-15, 91 Freeways: Traffic Nightmare For Wednesday Commute,
Drivers heading north on I-15 and westbound on the 91 freeway experienced lane closures and slowdowns due to multiple incidents.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
4 Rescued, 2 Hurt During Blaze At Alameda Apartment Building
Fire crews rescued multiple people from the early-morning blaze in Alameda, authorities said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
Record-Breaking October Heat Wave Refuses To Let Go Of San Diego County
More temperature records fell Tuesday after parts of San Diego County endured another day of triple-digit October heat.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Record-Breaking October Heat Wave Refuses To Let Go Of Los Angeles
Downtown LA has endured a record five straight days of triple-digit heat, while another daily temperature record fell Tuesday.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Record-Breaking October Heat Wave Refuses To Let Go Of Orange County
Anaheim set another daily temperature record Tuesday after temperatures soared to 106 degrees in Santa Ana a day earlier.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|News|
Suspect Charged In Mysterious Fatal Shooting Of 23-Year-Old Richmond Man: Report
Josue Cornejo's family was left devastated when he was found shot to death just blocks from their Richmond home last year.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
1 Rescued After Falling Into San Francisco Bay: Fire Officials
Fire officials reminded pier visitors to stay safe near the water's edge, especially during the ongoing Fleet Week.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LAFD Air Drop Helps Stop Elysian Park Brush Fire
The fire broke out early Wednesday morning.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
Suspect Sought After 15-Year-Old Hospitalized In Hit-And-Run Crash: Union City Police
Police are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|News|
Police Arrest Armed Suspect After Threats At Berkeley Men's Shelter
Police say the suspect was armed with a loaded gun.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Council Candidate Spotlight: Derrick Townsend
Part 3 of 12: Patch speaks with Derrick Townsend as candidates make their case for three Santa Monica City Council seats this November.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
