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California to remove derogatory term for Indigenous women

California to remove derogatory term for Indigenous women from names of streets, parks and other places in 15 counties

California is stripping a derogatory term for Indigenous women from dozens of place names across 15 counties, state agencies recently announced.

Boise State Public Radio · 16h

A derogatory term for Native women will be removed from place names across California

The word "squaw" was declared derogatory by the Department of Interior in 2021. Since then, hundreds of geographic features have been renamed with input from local tribes and Indigenous communities.

Yahoo · 1d

California to rename dozens of places to remove racial slur for Native American women

The California Natural Resources Agency on Friday said that a racist term for a Native American woman will be removed from more than 30 locations in 15 counties, according to a press release issued Friday.

Latin Times on MSN · 11h

California Renames Dozens of Locations That Were Using Sexist Slur Aimed at Indigenous Women

On Friday, California officials announced that the term "squaw", a derogatory term for Native American women, was set to be removed from over 30 names of locations in the state.

1st US case of severe mpox strain reported in California

CNN on MSN · 1d

United States’ first known case of more severe strain of mpox confirmed in California

The United States’ first known case of a more severe strain of mpox was confirmed in California, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Saturday. The risk of clade I mpox to the public remains low,

ABC · 1d

California confirms first US case of more severe mpox strain -- but risk to public remains low

Health officials in California have confirmed the first domestic case of a more severe strain of mpox in a traveler from Eastern Africa, according to the CDC.

USA TODAY on MSN · 15h

Mpox strain identified for first time in US, health officials say

Health officials on Saturday said they have identified the first U.S. case of an mpox strain that has recently prompted global health alerts over concerns about its spread, severity and transmissibility.

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CBS Los Angeles on MSN · 4h

3 injured after plane crashes at Pomona Dragstrip

Three people were injured after a small plane crashed in Pomona on Sunday. The crash happened at around 11:10 a.m. near the 2700 block of Fairplex Drive which is adjacent to the end of the runway at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip,

U.S. News & World Report · 1h

3 Hurt When Small Plane Crashes Near Southern California Dragstrip Hosting Racing Event

Authorities say three people were injured aboard a single-engine plane that crashed near a Southern California dragstrip where fans were gathered for the finals of a racing event

abc7NY · 2h

3 injured after single-engine plane crash at Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California

Three people were injured when a single-engine Cessna crashed Sunday morning in Southern California. According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the plane crashed just after 11 a.m. at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.

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Over 30 place names in California to replace racist slur by Jan. 1

Over 30 places in 15 California counties will be getting new names by Jan. 1, 2025, replacing offensive slurs that still mar ...

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California man sentenced to life for hate crime in the killing of a gay college student

A California man convicted of stabbing to death a gay University of Pennsylvania student in an act of hate was sentenced ...

Winter storm watch for Northern California for Tuesday and Wednesday, says the NWS

On Sunday at 12:04 p.m. a winter storm watch was issued by the NWS Sacramento CA valid from Tuesday 4 p.m. until Wednesday 10 ...

When does winter start in California? Here's when to expect the chill, plus record lows

While California does have areas that experience their chilliest day in January and later, experiencing the coldest day ...

California Police Kill Dog in Frenzied Attack

The San Francisco Police Department stated that officers arrived at the scene after receiving a report that three dogs were ...

Sacramento Bee11h

UPDATE: Northern California under a freeze watch Monday and Tuesday, says the NWS

On Sunday at 12:54 p.m. an updated freeze watch was issued by the NWS Sacramento CA valid from Monday 10 p.m. until Tuesday ...

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Full moon Friday: Tonight brings super moon, November beaver moon to California skies

California skywatchers can also witness some celestial activity as the Leonids and Northern Taurids meteor showers peak in ...

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California's ban on new motorhome sales could start in weeks

New regulations from the California Air Resources Board would affect the sale and registration of mobile homes in the state ...

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Editorial: How California leaders can protect the environment from another Trump administration

Gov. Gavin Newsom and other leaders must mount a strong offense as well as robust defense against attacks on environmental ...

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MAGA Accuses Democrats of Stealing House Seat in California

Trump loyalists cry foul as Democrat overtakes GOP incumbent by 36 votes in crucial House race with count still ongoing.

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