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Matthew Vadum
Florida Sues California, Washington State, for Allegedly Ignoring Federal Commercial Driving Rules
The lawsuit comes after a truck driver who could not understand English was involved in a three-fatality accident on a Florida highway.
Oct 19, 2025
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Matthew Vadum
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Kimberly Hayek
California Sues Plastic Bag Manufacturers Over Alleged False ‘Recyclable’ Claims
The state filed lawsuits against Novolex, Inteplast, and Mettler for selling thicker bags as recyclable without proof in violation of state law.
Oct 18, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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John Moorlach
California Governor Signs Bill to Encourage Timely Financial Reporting by Cities
Oct 17, 2025
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John Moorlach
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The Associated Press
California Engineer Wins Pumpkin Contest With 2,346-Pound Gourd
Oct 16, 2025
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Jacki Thrapp
Accused Palisades Arsonist Faces 3 New Charges
Uber driver Jonathan Rinderknecht was indicted on three new charges, including two felonies.
Oct 16, 2025
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Jacki Thrapp
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The Associated Press
University of Southern California Grad Student Charged With Drugging and Raping
Oct 15, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
Trump Admin Withholds $41 Million From California Over English-Language Trucking Rules
California officials denied failing to meet the new standards and said they require English language proficiency for commercial drivers.
Oct 15, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Savannah Hulsey Pointer
California Governor Vetoes Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Cookware
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the ban would have brought high costs to consumers.
Oct 15, 2025
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Savannah Hulsey Pointer
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Southern California
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Kimberly Hayek
LA County Declares Local Emergency Over ICE Operations
The 4–1 vote would allow the county to enact an eviction moratorium for renters affected by federal immigration enforcement.
Oct 15, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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Northern California
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Helen Billings
How to Cope When a Beloved Pet Dies
A minister, a therapist, and a veterinarian shared their perspectives on dealing with pet loss.
Oct 14, 2025
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Helen Billings
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US News
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Jill McLaughlin
NRA Vows to Sue California for Passing Glock Gun Ban
Newsom signed into law California’s latest firearms ban targeting guns that can be easily converted into automatic weapons.
Oct 14, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin
California Governor Signs Law That Widens Access to Removing Children From School
The new law will also ban day care providers from collecting immigration information about the children or their parents.
Oct 13, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Ryan Morgan
5 Hospitalized After Helicopter Crash at California’s Huntington Beach
A helicopter crashed near a beach parking lot in Huntington Beach on Saturday afternoon.
Oct 11, 2025
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Ryan Morgan
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Jill McLaughlin
Newsom Signs Bill to Automatically Admit California Students to State Universities
The legislation aims to boost enrollment in the 23-campus Cal State system by allowing students with good grades to skip the application process.
Oct 11, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin
Newsom Signs Bills to Ban Cat Declawing, Regulate Puppy Mills
Four bills related to the health and safety of pets were signed by the California governor this week.
Oct 11, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Kimberly Hayek
Los Angeles County to Consider Emergency Declaration Amid Federal Immigration Enforcement
County staff told supervisors that implementing such a moratorium could create challenges for both property owners and renters.
Oct 10, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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The Associated Press
Former NBA Player Paul Pierce Found Asleep in Car, Arrested for Alleged DUI
Oct 09, 2025
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US News
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Jill McLaughlin
No Pizza, No Chips Under California’s New School Meal Law
The law signed by Gov. Newsom will phase out ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks over the next few years.
Oct 09, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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US News
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Jill McLaughlin
Los Angeles Makes Numerous Changes After Devastating Palisades Fire: Report
Local fire officials released a review detailing actions taken during and after the fire.
Oct 09, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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City News Service
Authorities Arrest 13 Suspected Members of ‘Extremely Violent’ Los Angeles Gang
Oct 09, 2025
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US Supreme Court
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Matthew Vadum
Florida Sues California, Washington State, for Allegedly Ignoring Federal Commercial Driving Rules
The lawsuit comes after a truck driver who could not understand English was involved in a three-fatality accident on a Florida highway.
Oct 19, 2025
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Matthew Vadum
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California
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Kimberly Hayek
California Sues Plastic Bag Manufacturers Over Alleged False ‘Recyclable’ Claims
The state filed lawsuits against Novolex, Inteplast, and Mettler for selling thicker bags as recyclable without proof in violation of state law.
Oct 18, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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Oct 18
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John Moorlach
California Governor Signs Bill to Encourage Timely Financial Reporting by Cities
Oct 17, 2025
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John Moorlach
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Oct 17
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California
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The Associated Press
California Engineer Wins Pumpkin Contest With 2,346-Pound Gourd
Oct 16, 2025
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Oct 16
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US News
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Jacki Thrapp
Accused Palisades Arsonist Faces 3 New Charges
Uber driver Jonathan Rinderknecht was indicted on three new charges, including two felonies.
Oct 16, 2025
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Jacki Thrapp
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Oct 16
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Southern California
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The Associated Press
University of Southern California Grad Student Charged With Drugging and Raping
Oct 15, 2025
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The Associated Press
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Oct 15
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US News
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Jill McLaughlin
Trump Admin Withholds $41 Million From California Over English-Language Trucking Rules
California officials denied failing to meet the new standards and said they require English language proficiency for commercial drivers.
Oct 15, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Oct 15
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US
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Savannah Hulsey Pointer
California Governor Vetoes Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Cookware
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the ban would have brought high costs to consumers.
Oct 15, 2025
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Savannah Hulsey Pointer
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Oct 15
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Southern California
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Kimberly Hayek
LA County Declares Local Emergency Over ICE Operations
The 4–1 vote would allow the county to enact an eviction moratorium for renters affected by federal immigration enforcement.
Oct 15, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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Oct 15
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Northern California
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Helen Billings
How to Cope When a Beloved Pet Dies
A minister, a therapist, and a veterinarian shared their perspectives on dealing with pet loss.
Oct 14, 2025
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Helen Billings
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Oct 14
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US News
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Jill McLaughlin
NRA Vows to Sue California for Passing Glock Gun Ban
Newsom signed into law California’s latest firearms ban targeting guns that can be easily converted into automatic weapons.
Oct 14, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Oct 14
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US News
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Jill McLaughlin
California Governor Signs Law That Widens Access to Removing Children From School
The new law will also ban day care providers from collecting immigration information about the children or their parents.
Oct 13, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Oct 13
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Southern California
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Ryan Morgan
5 Hospitalized After Helicopter Crash at California’s Huntington Beach
A helicopter crashed near a beach parking lot in Huntington Beach on Saturday afternoon.
Oct 11, 2025
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Ryan Morgan
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Oct 11
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California
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Jill McLaughlin
Newsom Signs Bill to Automatically Admit California Students to State Universities
The legislation aims to boost enrollment in the 23-campus Cal State system by allowing students with good grades to skip the application process.
Oct 11, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Oct 11
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US News
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Jill McLaughlin
Newsom Signs Bills to Ban Cat Declawing, Regulate Puppy Mills
Four bills related to the health and safety of pets were signed by the California governor this week.
Oct 11, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Oct 11
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State News
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Kimberly Hayek
Los Angeles County to Consider Emergency Declaration Amid Federal Immigration Enforcement
County staff told supervisors that implementing such a moratorium could create challenges for both property owners and renters.
Oct 10, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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Oct 10
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Southern California
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The Associated Press
Former NBA Player Paul Pierce Found Asleep in Car, Arrested for Alleged DUI
Oct 09, 2025
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The Associated Press
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Oct 09
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US News
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Jill McLaughlin
No Pizza, No Chips Under California’s New School Meal Law
The law signed by Gov. Newsom will phase out ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks over the next few years.
Oct 09, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Oct 09
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US News
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Jill McLaughlin
Los Angeles Makes Numerous Changes After Devastating Palisades Fire: Report
Local fire officials released a review detailing actions taken during and after the fire.
Oct 09, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Oct 09
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Southern California
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City News Service
Authorities Arrest 13 Suspected Members of ‘Extremely Violent’ Los Angeles Gang
Oct 09, 2025
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