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Lanhee Chen, a long-time Republican policy leader, announced Tuesday he will run to be Controller of California in 2022 – offering the GOP a rare chance to win a statewide seat in the deep blue state.

John Gumina pleaded guilty to the killing of his wife, Heather Gumina, in a courtroom filled with her family and friends. The husband also pled guilty to two separate incidents of felony domestic violence against the woman. The press release details the consistent record of violence in their relationship.

Aerial and ground photos taken of the Salton Sea, California’s largest inland lake, show the dramatic effects of the state’s worst drought since 1977.

California reported far fewer coronavirus cases in the week ending Sunday, adding 5,170 new cases. That's down 31% from the previous week's tally of 7,493 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19.

Now that the theme parks are reopening, California residents can get a jump on celebrating thanks to a new ticket offer from Disneyland.