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Trump Goes 'Behind Enemy Lines' To Raise Money In SF Bay Area

12:42pm September 17, 2019

by Scott Shafer

The president will be attending private fundraisers near Silicon Valley and Beverly Hills. It is his first visit to the San Francisco Bay Area since his election, when he lost California by 30 points.

Democratic Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez speaks at a July rally for independent contractors in Sacramento, Calif. The measure that passed Tuesday in the state Senate requires companies such as Lyft and Uber to turn many contract workers into employees.

California Lawmakers Advance Bill To Redefine And Protect Gig Economy Workers

11:02am September 11, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

The bill, which passed the state Senate and is expected to become law, limits the kinds of workers who can be classified as contractors. It has vast implications for companies such as Lyft and Uber.

Ford Motor Co., BMW, Honda and Volkswagen received letters from the Justice Department about a deal they entered with California earlier this year for reducing vehicle emissions.

Trump Administration Challenges California And Automakers On Fuel Economy

8:14pm September 06, 2019

The Trump administration says only the federal government can set tailpipe emissions standards. It's the latest move in a months long standoff over efforts to weaken a key Obama-era climate rule.

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Dozens Missing From Diving Boat That Caught Fire Off California

12:32pm September 02, 2019

by Kirk Siegler

A fire aboard a boat on a chartered diving trip has left dozens missing and feared lost at sea. Some crew members have been rescued, and an extensive search operation is underway.

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Burning Dive Boat Off California Spurs Ongoing Rescue Effort

12:11pm September 02, 2019

by Steve Inskeep

A fire aboard a charter boat off Ventura County, Calif., has led to an extensive, early morning rescue effort. NPR Steve Inskeep speaks with Capt. Brian McGrath of the Ventura County Fire Department.

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California says revenue from marijuana sales has risen — but analysts say the illegal market is still thriving. Here, an employee puts down an eighth of marijuana after letting a customer smell it at the Magnolia cannabis lounge in Oakland.

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California Says Its Cannabis Revenue Has Fallen Short Of Estimates, Despite Gains

3:58pm August 23, 2019

by Bill Chappell

The tepid results have prompted Gov. Gavin Newsom to revise his office's estimates of how much money the state will net from its cannabis industry.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted and seized 52,601 illegal firearms parts from China in recent months.

Customs Agents Make 'Unusual' Seizure Of Nearly 53,000 Chinese Gun Parts

3:47pm August 23, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

The illegal stocks, muzzles and other items were intercepted in recent months. "There was no attempt to hide the importation attempt," CPB spokesperson Jaime Ruiz told NPR.

California's new lethal force bill "changes the culture of policing," Assemblywoman Shirley Weber said Monday. She's seen here in April, alongside Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, the bill's co-author.

New California Law Says Police Should Kill Only When 'Necessary'

6:20pm August 19, 2019

by Bill Chappell

The legislation is a response to police killings of unarmed black men such as Stephon Clark. But critics say it doesn't go far enough.

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Man's Recycling Mistake Nearly Gave New Meaning To 'Going Green'

5:49am August 05, 2019

by Rachel Martin

Workers at a California recycling facility noticed a shoebox leaking something unusual: cash. They were able to return nearly all of the $23,000 life savings a man accidentally set out on the curb.

A Ford Lincoln Aviator rolls off the assembly line at a Chicago Assembly Plant. California agreed to a deal with four automakers, including Ford, to produce fuel-efficient cars.

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California Signs Deal With Automakers To Produce Fuel-Efficient Cars

9:19pm July 25, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

The agreement is different from plans expected to be announced by the Trump administration that would weaken national emissions standards.