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Man arrested after shooting at teens who threw water balloons at his truck in Ridgecrest

Mark Shell, 63,and a firearm police say was recovered from his vehicle are seen in photos released by the Ridgecrest Police Department on Dec. 5, 2021.

Newsom writes children’s book about dyslexia that draws from his own experiences

California Gov. Gavin Newsom poses for a photo with a pair of youngsters after the 90th annual State Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. Newsom has written a children's book inspired by his experiences dealing with dyslexia as a kid. The book, titled "Ben & Emma's big Hit," co-authored by Ruby Shamir, with illustrations by Alexandra Thompson, tells the story of a young boy who, with the help of a caring teacher and a friend uses baseball to cope with his dyslexia. The book is published by Philomel books and comes out Tuesday, Dec. 7. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Delta, Omicron variants have California preparing for winter COVID-19 surge

Barbara Ferrer, director of L.A. County Department of Health, visits a free rapid-testing site Friday at Los Angeles International Airport.(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Boy, 14, arrested after threatening to kill 2 classmates in Central California

Lights and sirens are seen atop a patrol vehicle in this file photo. (Credit: Getty Images)

Central California Rep. Devin Nunes leaving Congress to lead Trump social media group

Rep. Devin Nunes, a California Republican and ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, speaks during an impeachment inquiry hearing on Nov. 21, 2019. (Credit: Andrew Harrer / Getty Images)

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A patient receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Swaminarayan School vaccination centre, in London, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Britain says it will offer all adults a booster dose of vaccine within two months to bolster the nation's immunity as the new omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads. New measures to combat variant came into force in England on Tuesday, with face coverings again compulsory in shops and on public transport. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

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San Francisco Chronicle photographer robbed at gunpoint in West Oakland

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