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California is a state in the Western United States. It is bordered by Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, Oregon to the north, and the Mexican state of Baja California to the south. With over 39.5 million residents across a total area of approximately 163,696 square miles (423,970 km²), it is the most populous and the third-largest U.S. state by area. It is also the most populated subnational entity in North America and the 34th most populous in the world. The Greater Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions respectively, with the former having more than 18.7 million residents and the latter having over 9.6 million. Sacramento is the state's capital, while Los Angeles is the most populous city in the state and the second most populous city in the country. Los Angeles County is the country's most populous, while San Bernardino County is the largest county by area in the country. San Francisco, which is both a city and county, is the second most densely populated major city in the country and the fifth most densely populated county in the country, behind four of New York City's five boroughs.

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Brianna Keilar pushes back on city leader: That's anti-science Torrance, California, City Councilmember Aurelio Mattucci tells CNN’s Brianna Keilar why he is not in favor of Los Angeles County bringing back a mask mandate. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 04:56Published 3 days ago

Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to LA rape charges Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges of rape and sexual assault involving five women in Los Angeles ahead of a second trial. Gloria Tso reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:34Published 4 days ago

Watch cattle flee as California wildfire rages Wildfires are blazing in 13 states across the the US, burning more than 1 million acres in western states, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 00:59Published 5 days ago

Rep. McCarthy blasts Pelosi: She has 'broken this institution' House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced the GOP is pulling all members from the January 6 select committee after Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced the rejection of two Republicans.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:33Published 5 days ago

GOP Leader Sticks Election Deniers On Jan. 6 Committee Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) nominated five staunch Trump supporters to the select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Credit: HuffPost NOW News Duration: 01:44Published 6 days ago

'We lost': U.S. veteran laments Afghanistan war Once a special operations forces Marine Raider in Afghanistan, 41-year-old veteran Jason Lilley has had to work through feelings of anger and betrayal for fighting a war in which "the whole point was.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:53Published 6 days ago

Major California fire prompts evacuations A rapidly growing wildfire south of Lake Tahoe jumped a highway, prompting more evacuation orders and the cancellation of an extreme bike ride through the Sierra Nevada on Saturday as critically.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Guaranteed income:the 'social vaccine' for the 21st century? California passed a program to distribute monthly $1000 checks to residents, just as families of nearly 60 million children began receiving their first monthly federal child tax credit payments. Will.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:32Published 1 week ago

Raging wildfires take toll on Oregon firefighters Firefighters struggle to contain a massive Oregon fire that has displaced hundreds of residents, as new blazes erupted in neighboring states in an unusually early start to the western wildfire season... Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:14Published 1 week ago

Small town in N. Caifornia devasted by wildfire Beverly Houdyshell returned to her home this week in a small Northern California town to find nothing but ashes and debris. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Wildfires rage in California and Oregon amid scorching heatwave Firefighters working in searing heat are struggling to contain the largest wildfire in California so far this year. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:56Published 2 weeks ago

US suffering worst wildfire season in a decade The US wildfire season is off to its worst start in a decade, especially in California. CNN’s Stephanie Elam reports. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 01:58Published 2 weeks ago

California drought leaves some residents without water California temperatures continue to climb into the triple digits, worsening the West’s unprecedented drought. CNN’s Stephanie Elam reports. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:05Published 2 weeks ago

California fires advance as heat wave covers West Firefighters were struggling to contain an exploding Northern California wildfire under blazing temperatures as another heat wave hits the U.S. West this weekend Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

California battles wildfire as blazing heat hits western US The ‘record-breaking heat’ is expected to affect much of the west and southwest US over the weekend, the weather centre warns. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:20Published 2 weeks ago

California earthquake caught on camera A strong earthquake hit near Lake Tahoe and could be felt in Northern California and Northern Nevada. Brett Durrant, who was traveling on highway 395 near Coleville, California, captured the effects of.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 00:57Published 2 weeks ago

Wildfires hit northern California as temperatures pass 100F Firefighters are battling flames in northern California as three large wildfires spread across the region.A heatwave in the north-west US has seen temperatures soar to above 100F. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:37Published 3 weeks ago

Pelosi Names Liz Cheney To Jan. 6 Committee Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) named Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) to a select committee to investigate the Jan.6 attack. Credit: HuffPost NOW News Duration: 01:16Published on July 1, 2021

Watch bears take a dip as temperatures soar As temperatures soared during a recent heat wave in North America, bears in Canada and California were seen taking a swim during the harsh conditions. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 01:13Published on July 1, 2021

CA theme park reopens but short on workers California's 114-year-old Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is operating with only about 1,000 employees - half the usual number for the summer season. The shutdown and lack of much advance.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:04Published on June 30, 2021

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