California http://www.npr.org California en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 28 May 2013 11:32:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif California http://www.npr.org Summer-Like Conditions Are Fueling California Wildfire The blaze north of Santa Barbara has forced as many as 6,000 people to evacuate homes and campsites. It's thought the fire began Monday at a campsite in the Los Padres National Forest. So far, more than 1,000 acres have been burned. It may be a week before the fire is contained. Tue, 28 May 2013 11:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/28/186896309/summer-like-conditions-are-fueling-california-wildfire?ft=1&f=142462915 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/28/186896309/summer-like-conditions-are-fueling-california-wildfire?ft=1&f=142462915 The blaze north of Santa Barbara has forced as many as 6,000 people to evacuate homes and campsites. It's thought the fire began Monday at a campsite in the Los Padres National Forest. So far, more than 1,000 acres have been burned. It may be a week before the fire is contained.

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]]> Tough Turkeys Are Taking Over A California Town The birds are roaming the town of Albany on the east side of San Francisco Bay. They're messy, they're loud and they can be aggressive. And if you don't think they can be scary, check how freaked out one California TV producer got when she encountered just one turkey in another town. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:44:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/21/172608523/tough-turkeys-are-taking-over-a-california-town?ft=1&f=142462915 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/21/172608523/tough-turkeys-are-taking-over-a-california-town?ft=1&f=142462915 The birds are roaming the town of Albany on the east side of San Francisco Bay. They're messy, they're loud and they can be aggressive. And if you don't think they can be scary, check how freaked out one California TV producer got when she encountered just one turkey in another town.

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]]> At Least Four Dead, Including Gunman, After Southern California Shootings Authorities say the deadly shooting spree began at a home, where one woman was found dead. The gunman was then involved in at least three carjackings — killing two more people in the process — before taking his own life. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:22:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/19/172401707/at-least-four-dead-including-gunman-after-southern-california-shootings?ft=1&f=142462915 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/19/172401707/at-least-four-dead-including-gunman-after-southern-california-shootings?ft=1&f=142462915 Authorities say the deadly shooting spree began at a home, where one woman was found dead. The gunman was then involved in at least three carjackings — killing two more people in the process — before taking his own life.

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]]> Single Gunshot Reportedly Ends Dramatic California Manhunt As investigators work to determine whether the charred body inside a California mountain cabin is that of former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Jordan Dorner, dramatic reports are emerging about what authorities hope were the last hours of the massive manhunt for the accused killer. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:20:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/13/171880174/single-gunshot-reportedly-ends-dramatic-california-manhunt?ft=1&f=142462915 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/13/171880174/single-gunshot-reportedly-ends-dramatic-california-manhunt?ft=1&f=142462915 As investigators work to determine whether the charred body inside a California mountain cabin is that of former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Jordan Dorner, dramatic reports are emerging about what authorities hope were the last hours of the massive manhunt for the accused killer.

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]]> Record High Prices At The Gas Pump Likely To Linger In California Refinery and pipeline troubles pushed wholesale fuel costs to a record high this week, leading to higher gas prices for Californians. Industry watchers say those prices may not drop any time soon. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/10/05/162371753/record-high-prices-at-the-gas-pump-likely-to-linger-in-california?ft=1&f=142462915 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/10/05/162371753/record-high-prices-at-the-gas-pump-likely-to-linger-in-california?ft=1&f=142462915 Refinery and pipeline troubles pushed wholesale fuel costs to a record high this week, leading to higher gas prices for Californians. Industry watchers say those prices may not drop any time soon.

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]]> California Court Says Same-Sex Marriage Foes May Defend Prop 8 The governor and other state officials won't defend the initiative's constitutionality. The state court says Proposition 8's supporters can. It's a procedural victory for opponents of same-sex marriage. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:22:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/11/17/142462886/california-court-says-same-sex-marriage-opponents-may-defend-prop-8?ft=1&f=142462915 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/11/17/142462886/california-court-says-same-sex-marriage-opponents-may-defend-prop-8?ft=1&f=142462915 The governor and other state officials won't defend the initiative's constitutionality. The state court says Proposition 8's supporters can. It's a procedural victory for opponents of same-sex marriage.

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