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California is a state in the Western United States. With over 39.3 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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Frontline California health care worker dies of Covid CNN’s Jake Tapper reports. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 00:25Published 2 hours ago

Greta Thunberg calls for end to fossil fuel subsidies at US Congress hearing International climate activist Greta Thunberg has urged the US Congress to end fossil fuel subsidies during a hearing on the issue.The House Oversight Committee hearing took place on the same day the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:18Published 4 hours ago

How Did '4/20' Become a Holiday for Weed? One common theory is that it stems from a California criminal code for those who distribute the drug Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:02Published 2 days ago

Pelosi: Thank you George Floyd for sacrificing your life for justice House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) thanked George Floyd “for sacrificing your life for justice” after Derek Chauvin was convicted. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 01:05Published 2 days ago

'Performative outrage': Avlon on GOP backlash to Rep. Waters CNN’s John Avlon breaks down Republicans’ responses to Rep. Maxine Waters’ (D-CA) comments urging activists to “get more confrontational” if former officer Derek Chauvin is not found guilty. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:14Published 2 days ago

U.S. CDC expands vaccine eligibility to 16 and up Everyone in United States aged 16 years and above is now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday. Bryan Wood reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:31Published 2 days ago

The Offspring drop first new album since 2012 Guitarist Noodles from the Orange County, CA punk band talks with Rick Damigella about the band’s first new album in nearly a decade. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 01:10Published 3 days ago

Hear Maxine Waters' controversial remark about Chauvin trial Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) told a crowd at a rally in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that she’s hoping for a guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial and if there isn’t one that activists have to get.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 01:07Published 3 days ago

Rep. Bass: 'I'm very worried' about reaction to Chauvin verdict Democratic Rep. Karen Bass of California tells CNN’s Dana Bash that she’s concerned what might happen in Minneapolis if former police officer Derek Chauvin isn’t convicted of murdering George.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 06:56Published 4 days ago

Rep. Bass: 'I am hopeful' Congress can reach police reform compromise Democratic Rep. Karen Bass of California tells CNN’s Dana Bash that Democrats and Republicans are working together in good faith to try to reach a deal on police reform. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 01:08Published 4 days ago

NEWS OF THE WEEK: Maid suing Chris Brown over dog attack Chris Brown is facing more legal woes over an alleged dog attack at his home in California. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published 5 days ago

Maxine Waters: Jim Jordan is a bully and I shut him down Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) got into a heated exchange with Dr. Anthony Fauci over the country’s coronavirus mitigation measures, which ended with Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) telling Jordan to “shut your.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:16Published 5 days ago

Asian-Americans turn to self-defense amid racism When tragedy struck across the country in Georgia, Tam Nguyen helped fellow members of his Southern California Vietnamese-American community start defense courses and assert themselves in the face of.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:57Published 1 week ago

Maid suing Chris Brown over dog attack Chris Brown is facing more legal woes over an alleged dog attack at his home in California. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published 1 week ago

Sheriff: Family of Kristin Smart feeling 'a bit of relief' Police speak after two men have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart, the California college student who vanished in 1996. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 01:34Published 1 week ago

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rian Johnson express sadness at closure of California cinema chains Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rian Johnson and many more filmmakers have expressed their disappointment at the closure of ArcLight Cinemas and Pacific Theatres in California. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:55Published 1 week ago

Weinstein challenges extradition to face California charges A lawyer for convicted movie producer Harvey Weinstein has challenged his extradition to California to face charges of assaulting five women, citing a paperwork technicality after his requests for a.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:03Published 1 week ago

'Chub Rollz' skaters club defies body image stereotypes Dozens of people gather for the first meeting of a new skating club in Alameda, California, called Chub Rollz, aimed at defying physical stereotypes in the sport Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Meet the Californians moving to Texas for political reasons So many people are moving to Texas during the pandemic, the housing market can hardly keep up. Many say they want less Covid-19 restrictions and a safe space for their politics. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 05:14Published 2 weeks ago

SCOTUS blocks California Covid restriction on religious activities The Supreme Court by a 5-4 vote blocked another state Covid-19 restriction on religious services, with another late-night order, over protests from California officials that the limits affecting some.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:39Published 2 weeks ago

Prince Harry to attend Prince Philip's funeral Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, will attend his grandfather Prince Philip’s funeral, but his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, won’t be present, according to a Buckingham Palace spokesperson... Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 01:09Published 2 weeks ago

'I think it's gross': Katie Hill on Gaetz using her name in op-ed Former California Democratic Congresswoman Katie Hill, who resigned amid allegations of inappropriate relationships with campaign staffers, reacts to Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz invoking her.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 01:24Published 2 weeks ago

Tiger Woods driving at twice the speed limit before LA crash, investigators say Tiger Woods was driving at almost twice the speed limit when he crashed an SUV in southern California leaving him seriously injured, authorities said. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:48Published 2 weeks ago

California plans to fully reopen June 15 California plans to fully reopen in June subject to ongoing mask wearing and a continued supply of vaccines. Governor Gavin Newsom said the state’s mask mandate would remain “in place for the short.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 08:06Published 2 weeks ago

Caitlyn Jenner reportedly considering running for California governor The 71-year-old reality star is said to be "actively exploring" the prospect of running against current Governor Gavin Newsom in a possible recall election. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:52Published 2 weeks ago

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