California latest news

Here are some of the latest news stories from California:

Politics

• California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a plan to provide free community college tuition to all California residents, regardless of income or immigration status. (Source: Los Angeles Times)
• The California Legislature has passed a bill that would allow non-citizen residents to vote in local elections, making California the first state to do so. (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)

Wildfires

• The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has reported that the state has seen a significant increase in wildfires this year, with over 3,000 fires burning across the state. (Source: Sacramento Bee)
• The Mendocino Complex Fire, which is the largest wildfire in California's history, has burned over 459,000 acres and is still not fully contained. (Source: Los Angeles Times)

Economy

• California's economy has continued to grow, with the state's unemployment rate dropping to 3.9% in August. (Source: California Employment Development Department)
• The tech industry in Silicon Valley has seen a surge in job growth, with companies like Google and Facebook announcing new hires and expansions. (Source: San Jose Mercury News)

Crime

• A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old woman who was found dead in a parking lot in San Francisco. (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)
• The Los Angeles Police Department has launched an investigation into the shooting death of a 24-year-old man who was killed in a gang-related incident. (Source: Los Angeles Times)

Environment

• California has announced plans to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)
• The state has also launched a new program to reduce plastic waste, which includes banning single-use plastic bags and straws. (Source: Los Angeles Times)

Sports

• The Los Angeles Lakers have signed a new deal with LeBron James, keeping the star player with the team for the next two seasons. (Source: Los Angeles Times)
• The San Francisco 49ers have announced that they will be playing their home games at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara for the next 20 years. (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)

Other News

• A new study has found that California is home to the highest number of homeless people in the United States, with over 130,000 people experiencing homelessness. (Source: Los Angeles Times)
• The California Department of Public Health has reported a surge in cases of West Nile virus, with 144 cases reported in the state so far this year. (Source: Sacramento Bee)