Jill McLaughlin
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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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Crews Fight Several Fires in Southern California as Fourth of July Nears
Gov. Gavin Newsom reminded the public about the fire dangers associated with illegal fireworks.
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DOJ Sues Los Angeles Over Sanctuary Policies
Sanctuary policies result in violence, chaos, and attacks on federal officers, Attorney General Pam Bondi says.
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Lawmakers Approve Big Increase in California’s Film Tax Credit to $750 Million Yearly
The move aims to keep more film production in California. The newly increased program will continue through June 30, 2030.
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Newsom Files $787 Million Lawsuit Against Fox News Alleging It Lied About Call With Trump
The California governor seeks millions in damages over a story about a phone call he had with Trump.
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Home Prices Surge in Parts of Downtown San Francisco
Real estate experts say the new mayor’s crime fighting efforts and a booming AI industry are drawing home buyers back to the city.
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California County Board Votes to Boot Elected Sheriff From Office
The San Mateo County could become the first in California to unseat an elected sheriff.
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Workers in Several California Cities to See Pay Raises July 1
Some cities and counties have OK'd minimum wages higher than the state’s. Last year’s statewide hike in fast-food wages sparked price increases and layoffs.
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California City Official Urges Gangs to Protect the ‘Hood’ Amid ICE Operations
The vice mayor of Cudahy in southern L.A. County tells drug-trafficking gangs to fight for their turf in a now-deleted video.
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California Announces 48 New Film Projects Funded by Tax Credit Program
The films are expected to generate $664 million in total spending throughout the state, including more than $302 million in wages for California workers.
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Suspected Accomplice of Palm Springs Bomber Dies After Being Found Unresponsive
Daniel Park, 32, was found unresponsive in an L.A. detention center while awaiting trial. The cause of death was unclear.
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Crews Fight Several Fires in Southern California as Fourth of July Nears
Gov. Gavin Newsom reminded the public about the fire dangers associated with illegal fireworks.
|
DOJ Sues Los Angeles Over Sanctuary Policies
Sanctuary policies result in violence, chaos, and attacks on federal officers, Attorney General Pam Bondi says.
|
Lawmakers Approve Big Increase in California’s Film Tax Credit to $750 Million Yearly
The move aims to keep more film production in California. The newly increased program will continue through June 30, 2030.
|
Newsom Files $787 Million Lawsuit Against Fox News Alleging It Lied About Call With Trump
The California governor seeks millions in damages over a story about a phone call he had with Trump.
|
Home Prices Surge in Parts of Downtown San Francisco
Real estate experts say the new mayor’s crime fighting efforts and a booming AI industry are drawing home buyers back to the city.
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California County Board Votes to Boot Elected Sheriff From Office
The San Mateo County could become the first in California to unseat an elected sheriff.
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Workers in Several California Cities to See Pay Raises July 1
Some cities and counties have OK'd minimum wages higher than the state’s. Last year’s statewide hike in fast-food wages sparked price increases and layoffs.
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California City Official Urges Gangs to Protect the ‘Hood’ Amid ICE Operations
The vice mayor of Cudahy in southern L.A. County tells drug-trafficking gangs to fight for their turf in a now-deleted video.
|
California Announces 48 New Film Projects Funded by Tax Credit Program
The films are expected to generate $664 million in total spending throughout the state, including more than $302 million in wages for California workers.
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Suspected Accomplice of Palm Springs Bomber Dies After Being Found Unresponsive
Daniel Park, 32, was found unresponsive in an L.A. detention center while awaiting trial. The cause of death was unclear.
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