Pressure on Swalwell to drop California governor bid amid sexual assault claims 11. April 2026 (02:38) Former allies of Democratic contender withdraw support after accusations in San Francisco Chronicle and on CNNCalifornia gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is facing escalating pressure to drop out of the race following an allegation of sexual assault and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.The San Francisco Chronicle published on Friday an account of a woman who said she was sexually assaulted by Swalwell on two separate occasions. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Multiple people face charges, including murder, in California fireworks blast 11. April 2026 (02:22) Massive fire followed explosion at 5,000-sq-ft warehouse near Esparto, an hour from Sacramento, on 1 July Multiple people have been charged with murder in connection to a fatal fireworks-warehouse explosion in California that killed seven people and injured two others in July.The explosion at the 5,000-sq-ft warehouse sparked a massive fire near the small town of Esparto, about an hour outside Sacramento. The explosion took place on 1 July; local celebrations to commemorate the Fourth of July holiday were cancelled that year. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
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