Photo of the Week: Justice for Nicole Smith

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A mural by artist Nicole Ponsler on the exterior of a building on Main Street in Point Arena, Calif., depicts Nicole Smith, a a Pomo woman who was shot and killed in 2017.

A long-awaited project is now moving forward in California

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A long-awaited project is now moving forward in California, focused on honoring Native American heritage. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the groundbreaking this week for the California Indian Heritage Center in West Sacramento. The first phase will include

Another wildfire season is shaping up in California

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Another wildfire season is shaping up in California, and officials say it could be a tough one. During a town hall this week, State Senator Mike McGuire pointed to billions already spent on prevention and firefighting. He

Gas prices in California are easing up

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Gas prices in California are easing up – but just a tiny bit.  AAA says statewide, the average price for regular gasoline is $5-85 per gallon about six-cents lower than it was one week ago.  In Lake