The Oak fire near Yosemite has grown to more than 15,000 acres, making it California’s largest blaze so far this season and prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency for Mariposa County.
James Queally
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‘Like Godzilla over my house’: Residents recount terrifying moments as Oak fire rages
Here’s what it’s like to live in the path of Oak fire near Yosemite, California’s biggest blaze of the year.
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San Francisco voters recall progressive D.A. Boudin. Crime and homelessness at issue
Progressive San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin is recalled after a bitter and pricey campaign amid rising fears over crime and homelessness.
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Five dead, including three children, in Sacramento County church shooting
A father killed his three daughters and a man overseeing his supervised visit with the girls before turning the gun on himself, authorities said.
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Who is a crime victim? California recall election intensifies painful divide over reform
Traditional crime victims groups are emboldened by the possible recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom and some district attorneys. But other groups are redefining the term ‘victim.’
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Newsom, Elder sharpen their attacks after poll shows support for recall effort waning
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Republican recall replacement candidate Larry Elder traded accusations on Thursday after a new poll from the Public Policy Institute of California showed support for the recall effort decreasing. Elder is the front-runner among replacement candidates.