California's Democrats are facing pressure from Republicans to tighten criminal justice policies, with bills to restrict elderly parole and other measures advancing.

The Associated Press In this July 17, 2017, file photo, New York Knicks general manager Scott Perry poses for a picture after ...

Making a collective statement by their absence, social media memes depicted Black folks stepping to line dances and waving hand fans as an answer to multiracial protests, or what Kenner, a speaker at ...

The Associated Press Wiz Khalifa appears at the Pre-Grammy Gala in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Feb. 4, 2023. (Photo by Richard ...

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By The Associated Press Defendant Taymor McIntyre bows his head as he waits for the jury’s verdict during his trial in San Antonio, on Monday, April 14, ...

A national campaign, “You Have the Power to Save Lives,” is launched to combat disproportionately high rates of opioid ...

Special to The OBSERVER - Brennan Marion, Sacramento State’s new football coach, debuts his prolific offense in a ...

OBSERVER Photographer - Jazz icon Terence Blanchard brings his powerful sound and insights to the Mondavi Center, celebrating ...

Discover the story of Artelias Guyton, founder of Tea Time Honey Flavors, as she expands into skincare and beekeeping, with a passion for storytelling and cosplay.

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