Paddle out ceremony marks the beginning of Mavericks surf contest season (MULTIMEDIA)
Today in Half Moon Bay, an opening ceremony, known as the paddle out, marked the beginning of Mavericks Invitational surf contest season. View photos and video.
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Taxes on marijuana may force a showdown between state and federal laws
On Election Day, voters approved a number of local marijuana taxes, which may bring simmering tensions between California and federal drug laws to a boil.
Prop. 19 goes up in smoke
After a topsy-turvy race and flip-flopping polls, Californians voted to defeat Proposition 19 on Nov. 2.