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(AP) - California is turning from mechanical scanners to canine sniffers in its latest intensive attempt to catch smugglers who import drugs and cellphones into state prisons.

California Could Spend $220M To Upgrade Driver's Licenses

May 13, 2017

(AP) - California could spend more than $220 million to meet a deadline to bring driver's licenses and state ID cards up to federal standards.

Food and Sustainability

California Cherry Growers Prepare For A Big Harvest

May 12, 2017 | Rich Ibarra

Red, ripe cherries from California are starting to come to market. Projections are that this could be one of the best harvests in years.

Off-Duty Law Enforcement Officer Killed In Freeway Crash

May 12, 2017

(AP) - Authorities say an off-duty law enforcement officer was killed Friday morning when a bus carrying Tesla employees crashed into the officer's car east of San Francisco.

Yolo County Norovirus Outbreak Expands To Nearly 1,000 Known Cases

May 12, 2017

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency says more than 950 students, teachers and staff are currently sick with stomach cramps, vomiting and/or diarrhea throughout the county.

Former Yuba County Sheriff's Officer Faces Possible Life Prison Term

May 12, 2017

A former Yuba County Sheriff's narcotics officer is facing a possible life prison term after being convicted this week on several drug-related charges.

Late Surge Clinches Stage 2 At Amgen Women's Tour

May 12, 2017 | Bob Moffitt

The mountains of the Sierra Nevada thinned stage 2 of the Amgen Women's Tour of California to two racers in the lead pack. A comeback from one of them with less than two miles remaining would steal the win.

Off-Duty Sheriff's Deputy Killed In Crash

May 12, 2017

Authorities say an off-duty California sheriff's deputy was killed Friday morning when a bus carrying Tesla employees crashed into his car east of San Francisco.