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Hilton and Becerra lead in a tightening race in final weeks of California governor's campaign, poll shows

Despite handwringing among Democrats about being shut out of the governor's race, a new poll by the state party suggests the two candidates most likely to emerge after the June primary are Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra.

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Photos: Fire season off to an early start with multiple blazes consuming more than 20,000 acres

The Sandy fire started in windy conditions and spread into part of a Simi Valley neighborhood at the foot of a brush-covered hillside.

Man dies after car plunges 500 feet off Highway 1 cliff onto beach

A man died after his car fell nearly 500 feet off a Highway 1 cliff near Santa Cruz on Monday, according to authorities.

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Crews continue aggressive fight against Sandy fire, other SoCal blazes

A wind-driven fire that broke out in Ventura County Monday morning stalled overnight, allowing some residents to return home.

California's Joshua trees are disappearing. There's hope these fungi can help them

The Joshua tree has been featured in poetry and music and represented a burning bush in the latest episode of "Euphoria." A small group of scientists hope the key to unlocking its long-term survival is buried in the sand.