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California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States of America. With 39.5 million residents across a total area of about 163,696 square miles (423,970 km²), California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area, and is also the world's thirty-fourth most populous subnational entity. California is also the most populated subnational entity in North America, and has its state capital in Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second- and fifth-most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second-most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, San Bernardino County. The City and County of San Francisco is both the country's second most densely populated major city after New York City and the fifth most densely populated county, behind only four of the five New York City boroughs.

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Court rules Uber, Lyft must make drivers employees A California appeals court on Thursday unanimously ruled against ride-hailing companies Uber Technologies and Lyft, saying they must reclassify their drivers in the state as employees. Fred Katayama.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:14Published 2 days ago

Miley Cyrus freaked out by alien encounter Miley Cyrus claims she was once chased through California by an alien riding a UFO snowplough. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:52Published 4 days ago

Where your early ballot goes once cast As millions of Americans vote early in this year’s presidential election, workers at voting centers like one in Orange County in Santa Ana, California, are busy opening and processing ballots.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:44Published 4 days ago

California to review any COVID-19 vaccine An independent panel of experts has been formed in California to review any federally approved Covid-19 vaccine. The move follows concerns that the White House could rush the process. Flora.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:25Published 5 days ago

The world's top Longboarders 'hang ten' for charity Twelve of the world's top Longboarders took to Kelly Slater's wavepool in the California desert on Sunday (October 18) for the Cuervo Surf Ranch Classic one-off charity event. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:45Published 6 days ago

Quintal and Errico 'hang ten' at WSL Longboard charity event VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CUERVO SURF RANCH CLASSIC AT SURF RANCH WAVEPOOL SHOWS: LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 18, 2020) (WORLD SURF LEAGUE - SEE RESTRICTIONS) 1. VARIOUS OF Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:40Published 6 days ago

Trump Administration Turns Down California's Wildfire Relief Request According to CNN, after being devastated by six primary wildfires, including one that has become the single largest in California's history. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:07Published 6 days ago

Feds Bring Hammer Down On Biotech Firm Vaxart California biotech company Vaxart is under federal investigation and is being sued by a number of investors. According to CNN, Vaxart was served with a grand jury subpoena in July from the US District.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:38Published 6 days ago

Cruise allowed to drive empty in San Francisco The race for driverless autonomous vehicles is heating up and on Thursday Cruise became the first to receive a permit to test cars without anyone in them on the streets of San Francisco from.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:51Published 1 week ago

Armie Hammer wants estranged wife to return to the U.S. with kids Armie Hammer has reportedly asked a California judge to order his estranged wife to return from the Cayman Islands with their kids, claiming he hasn't seen them for months. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:56Published 1 week ago

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Pens Letter to Bob Iger, Bob Chapek Over "Disney’s "Business Decisions" \| THR News Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday penned a letter to Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Chapek and chairman Bob Iger concerning the recent theme park layoffs the company made, which officials largely blamed on.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:33Published 1 week ago

Amid record early votes, a battle over ballots [NFA] Fears of contracting the novel coronavirus have pushed Americans to cast over ten million early votes in the 2020 election, and Republicans and Democrats are locked in a battle over those.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:02Published 2 weeks ago

Bear burned by California fires get fishy treatment A 350-pound black bear, newly healed from crippling burns it suffered last month, was released back into the wild by veterinarians who used tilapia to treat its wounds. This report produced by Freddie.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:28Published 2 weeks ago

McDonald's To California Workers: Yes, We Ripped Off 34,000 Of You Business Insider reports roughly 34,000 current and former McDonald's fast-food workers in California are due a check for as much as just under $4000. McDonald's has agreed to settle with workers for a.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published 2 weeks ago

Israel and UAE quick to pursue economic ties Israel and UAE quick to pursue economic ties - and the end of the office as we know it. Plus, the wildfires put California's wine industry under considerate strain. All in this week's Business Planet.. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 08:00Published 3 weeks ago

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Arnold Schwarzenegger says he feels 'fantastic' after undergoing heart surgery (CNN)He may be known as a robot assassin. But in real life, he's only human. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the 73-year-old actor and former Republican governor of California, revealed on social media Thursday.. WorldNews - Published 13 hours ago
Elon Musk Says He's Not Leaving California Despite Tesla Announcement Elon Musk has said he's moving shop -- as in Tesla shop -- to the Lonestar State, but he said something Friday night that made us wonder if the plan's still a go. We got the Tesla/SpaceX honcho in WeHo.. TMZ.com - Published 14 hours ago
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In California: Bay Area gets red flag warning — 100 mph winds could fuel fires Plus: A Griffith Park 'gondola' idea is met with opposition, some stores at Disney California will reopen, and Weird Al celebrates a birthday. USATODAY.com - Published 1 day ago
Compton to start guaranteed income pilot program The city of Compton, California will give monthly cash payments to hundreds of its low-income residents starting at the end of this year. (Oct. 23) USATODAY.com - Published 1 day ago
Judge again blocks Trump administration push to ban WeChat in the US Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A judge in California has rejected a request from the Department of Justice to reverse a previous decision allowing WeChat to remain active in US app stores... The Verge - Published 1 day ago
Instacart and ALDI partnering to accept food stamps for grocery deliveries Instacart users in some states can use their SNAP benefits to pay for groceries at Aldi stores \| Instacart Grocery delivery platform Instacart is launching a pilot program to begin taking food.. The Verge - Published 2 days ago

California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees, not contractors The decision is a major milestone in the transportation companies' labor battle with the state. CBS News - Published 2 days ago
It’s a Ballot Fight for Survival for Gig Companies Like Uber A group that also includes Lyft and DoorDash has spent nearly $200 million to support a California proposition that could save them from a new labor law. NYTimes.com - Published 2 days ago
Guess Who This Cutie With A Canine Turned Into! Before this puppy lovin' pipsqueak became one of the newest additions to a long-running comedy sketch show, she was just another runt ruffin' it in Alameda County, California. This doggone cutie is.. TMZ.com - Published 2 days ago	Uber and Lyft lose appeal, ordered again to classify drivers as employees Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images Uber and Lyft were ordered by California’s court of appeals to classify their drivers as employees. In a 74-page opinion, the court affirmed the injunction.. The Verge - Published 2 days ago
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Calif. prison must cut inmate population in half A California appeals court has ordered state corrections officials to cut the population of one of the world's most famous prisons to less than half of its designed capacity, citing "deliberate.. USATODAY.com - Published 2 days ago	Uber accused in lawsuit of bullying drivers in its app to support Prop 22 Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Uber drivers in California are suing the ride-sharing company, claiming the “constant barrage” of messages in its app violates workers’ rights. The.. The Verge - Published 2 days ago
California theme parks consider suing state over stringent reopening requirements "Our No. 1 goal is to be allowed to reopen responsibly," Erin Guerrero, executive director of the California Attractions and Parks Association, said. USATODAY.com - Published 3 days ago	Proposition 22 in California: What to Know Thursday: Proposition 22 is just the latest part of a bitter fight between the state and ride-sharing companies. Also: A guide to meditation. NYTimes.com - Published 3 days ago
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Disneyland workers tell California governor: The theme park can reopen safely The Coalition of Resort Labor Unions says Disneyland will be able to open safely thanks to all the precautions the company has taken. USATODAY.com - Published 5 days ago	Migrants Face “Double Threat” Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Article By WN.com Guest Writer Jacqueline Skalski-Fouts Virginia, USA As an economic recession looms, migrants vulnerable to poverty, facing conflict, displacement, or unsafe working and living.. WorldNews - Published 6 days ago