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California Bill Aims to Protect Illegal Immigrants’ Children by Easing Guardianship Rules, But Critics See Risks
AB 495 broadens the pool of potential caregivers to include ‘nonrelative extended family members.’ Opponents say strangers could take custody of your child.
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Street Takeovers Can Now Lead to Jail Sentences in Los Angeles County
LA’s district attorney vowed to crack down on the illegal street events by prosecuting anyone participating in or planning them.
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Southern California Megafire Nears San Luis Obispo in Wine Country
The Gifford Fire in Santa Barbara County grew to 122,000 acres overnight, fire officials reported.
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts 2 Protesters in Assault on Federal Officers in Los Angeles
The defendants allegedly assaulted federal officers at federal buildings during a July 17 protest against immigration enforcement operations.
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Man Charged With Stealing Rare Chinese Manuscripts From University Library
The defendant allegedly used ‘dummy’ versions of the transcripts to replace the originals, according to prosecutors.
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California Art Club’s 114th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition Celebrates Traditional Fine Art
The prestigious event has made a name for itself by featuring realist paintings and sculptures that employ classical techniques.
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California Moves Forward With Special Redistricting Election to Counter Texas’s Plan
‘We will nullify what happens in Texas,’ Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters.
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Los Angeles Fires May Have Contributed to 440 Excess Deaths: Study
Researchers said the extra deaths likely resulted from poor air quality and delays in care.
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New Los Angeles-Area Fire Threatens Communities, Power Lines
A fast-moving fire prompted officials to evacuate thousands of residents.
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Trump Admin Wants $1 Billion Settlement With UCLA
UCLA is asked to comply with similar conditions that the administration previously set for Ivy League schools.
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Orange County Rescue Mission Brings on New Facility to Fight Homelessness
The ranch offers a process that equips enrollees to break the cycle of homelessness through housing, counseling, hands-on training, and life skills classes.
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Fox News Asks Judge to Dismiss Newsom’s Defamation Case
California Gov. Newsom responded to the motion, saying Fox News should face consequences.
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Trump Admin Asks Supreme Court to Cancel Restrictions on Immigration Stops in Southern California
Lower courts restricted how federal agents may carry out enforcement operations.
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Government Has Frozen $584 Million in UCLA Funding, the University Says
The university failed to tackle anti-Semitism on campus, according to the federal government.
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California to Close State Prison Housing More Than 2,000 Inmates in 2026
The Riverside County facility will close as the state’s prison population falls its lowest point since the late 1980s.
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California Congressman Floats Bill to Ban Mid-Decade Redistricting
Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley’s bill would halt efforts in Texas and California to redraw congressional maps.
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California Bill Aims to Protect Illegal Immigrants’ Children by Easing Guardianship Rules, But Critics See Risks
AB 495 broadens the pool of potential caregivers to include ‘nonrelative extended family members.’ Opponents say strangers could take custody of your child.
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Street Takeovers Can Now Lead to Jail Sentences in Los Angeles County
LA’s district attorney vowed to crack down on the illegal street events by prosecuting anyone participating in or planning them.
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Southern California Megafire Nears San Luis Obispo in Wine Country
The Gifford Fire in Santa Barbara County grew to 122,000 acres overnight, fire officials reported.
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts 2 Protesters in Assault on Federal Officers in Los Angeles
The defendants allegedly assaulted federal officers at federal buildings during a July 17 protest against immigration enforcement operations.
|
Man Charged With Stealing Rare Chinese Manuscripts From University Library
The defendant allegedly used ‘dummy’ versions of the transcripts to replace the originals, according to prosecutors.
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California Art Club’s 114th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition Celebrates Traditional Fine Art
The prestigious event has made a name for itself by featuring realist paintings and sculptures that employ classical techniques.
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California Moves Forward With Special Redistricting Election to Counter Texas’s Plan
‘We will nullify what happens in Texas,’ Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters.
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Los Angeles Fires May Have Contributed to 440 Excess Deaths: Study
Researchers said the extra deaths likely resulted from poor air quality and delays in care.
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New Los Angeles-Area Fire Threatens Communities, Power Lines
A fast-moving fire prompted officials to evacuate thousands of residents.
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Trump Admin Wants $1 Billion Settlement With UCLA
UCLA is asked to comply with similar conditions that the administration previously set for Ivy League schools.
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Orange County Rescue Mission Brings on New Facility to Fight Homelessness
The ranch offers a process that equips enrollees to break the cycle of homelessness through housing, counseling, hands-on training, and life skills classes.
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Fox News Asks Judge to Dismiss Newsom’s Defamation Case
California Gov. Newsom responded to the motion, saying Fox News should face consequences.
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Trump Admin Asks Supreme Court to Cancel Restrictions on Immigration Stops in Southern California
Lower courts restricted how federal agents may carry out enforcement operations.
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Government Has Frozen $584 Million in UCLA Funding, the University Says
The university failed to tackle anti-Semitism on campus, according to the federal government.
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California to Close State Prison Housing More Than 2,000 Inmates in 2026
The Riverside County facility will close as the state’s prison population falls its lowest point since the late 1980s.
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California Congressman Floats Bill to Ban Mid-Decade Redistricting
Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley’s bill would halt efforts in Texas and California to redraw congressional maps.
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