Jill McLaughlin
Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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California Warns Residents to ‘Beware of the Swamp Plant’
The vegetation and some pesky mussels, all nonnative species, can create hazards for boaters and swimmers, officials say.
Dozens Arrested in Takedown of Southern California Drug Ring Linked to Sinaloa Cartel
The suspects, who include a Border Patrol agent, are charged with supplying fentanyl and other drugs, Money laundering and gun offenses are also alleged.
Blaze Pizza to Move Headquarters from California to Georgia
The restaurant chain joins the list of major brands leaving the Golden State in recent years.
Woodland Hills Man Gets Maximum Sentence for Sexual Assaults on Hikers and Sleeping Women
The five attacks took place in the victims’ homes or in parks. Prosecutors express thanks to the ‘brave women who faced [the defendant] in court.’
Upgraded Quake Warning System Will Alert Californians a Few Seconds Sooner
The ShakeAlert system will now use data from real-time satellite sensors to speed up notifications.
Rock Climber Gets Life for Sexually Assaulting Women at Yosemite National Park
Charles Barrett used his status as a prominent climber to assault women, prosecutors said, then later threatened and intimidated them.
13 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Stanford After Occupying President’s Office
University officials say arrested students will be suspended and ‘any who are seniors will not be allowed to graduate.’
Dozens of Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested After Occupying Israeli Consulate in San Francisco
The demonstration was organized by a Jewish group that advocates for ending what it calls the Israeli colonization of historic Palestine.
Republican Vince Fong Sworn In to House of Representatives
The House’s newest member will serve out the remainder of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s term, then run again in November.
