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Judge Rejects Tesla’s Request to Dismiss California’s Lawsuit Claiming False Advertising
The state sued over ads saying the company’s vehicles were ‘equipped’ or ‘partially equipped’ with autopilot. Tesla called the suit an attack on free speech.
A Gut Punch for Burger Lovers: In-N-Out Raises Prices
The popular chain joins other restaurants in coping with the state’s new $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers.
Study of Wildfire Smoke’s Long-Term Effects Makes California Blazes Look Even More Deadly
The researchers’ mortality figures included people who died of the diseases resulting from inhaling fine particulate matter.
California’s Tax Collections in May Far Exceeded Expectations
Analysts aren’t celebrating the revenue bump because they say it could simply be June payments showing up early.
California Bill Would Speed Up Conversions of Office Buildings to Housing Units
With commercial vacancy rates up, lawmakers see a way to add housing while preserving downtown property values.
Northern California Town Grapples With Problem Bears, One of Them Deadly
Frustrated with state wildlife regulations, the Sierra County sheriff said: ‘I’m never going to put wildlife in front of public safety.’
In Northern and Central California, It’s Getting Hot, Hot, Hot
Temperatures could hit triple digits this week in Death Valley and around Shasta Lake. High heat is also forecast for Fresno and Bakersfield.
California Cannabis Sales, Tax Revenue Fall for 3rd Straight Quarter as Industry Struggles
Critics blame the Golden State’s high taxes and point to low-tax states like Michigan, where the cannabis industry is growing.
Sacramento Residents Transform Parks Affected by Crime, Homelessness With Disc Golf
A report from the city confirms that calls related to crime and disturbances decreased by more than 50 percent at a park.
Newsom and Democrat Leaders Seek to Take Proposition 47 Repeal Off Ballot
The ballot initiative seeks to revise Prop 47 to boost criminal penalties for repeat offenders of theft and certain drug crimes.
California Bill Would Give Local Governments More Power to Fight Illegal Pot Growers
Seen as a win for rural counties, local jurisdictions would be able to place a lien on properties owned by unlicensed cannabis operators.
Some California Retail Workers Wear Body Cameras to Deter Theft
Security staff at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods stores began wearing the devices late last year, the parent company said.
California Bill Would Allow Local Government Bodies to Meet Online
Supporters say the measure will increase public participation, but opponents see officials ducking accountability.
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.
University of California Sues Union Backing Campus Strikes
The strikes were a response to the UC crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests, but UC leaders say they violate labor agreements.
The Current Vaccine Schedule Is Harming Your Pet: Veterinarian
Dr. John Robb suggested that pet owners get their pets tested for antibodies instead of always re-vaccinating them.
