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Oil rig off the SoCal coast catches fire; 'no immediate threat' to environment, officials say

An oil platform off the coast of Carpinteria caught fire Monday morning, triggering a response from the U.S. Coast Guard and county firefighting agencies.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain opens after bomb threat investigation

The theme park was set to open early Monday afternoon after the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department concluded a sweep of the property.

As questions of temperament persist, Katie Porter tries to regain edge in governor's race

Democrat Katie Porter's campaign for governor is dogged by unflattering videos. Sacramento power players are turned off by her temperament, but some women in politics say it highlights a double standard.

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'Extremely scary': Specter of an all-GOP governor's race spurs push to remake open primary

A political consultant filed an application with state officials seeking to alter California's voting system by reverting to a traditional primary with the top vote-getters from each party.

Amazon halts high-speed e-bike sales in California after fatal crashes

Orange County's prosecutor says Amazon agreed to stop California sales of e-bikes that can go faster than state speed limits after a series of fatal collisions.