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Sewage Pollution Is Keeping Kids Out Of The Water In This California Beach Town
A surf camp buses kids to other beaches, and junior lifeguards travel up the coast from this beach town plagued by cross-border sewage.
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ICE Detention Center To Pay $100K Settlement In Landmark California Case
Immigrant detainees work for $1 a day inside a facility in San Joaquin Valley. The company settled a state complaint over conditions inside.
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California Homicide Rate Falls To Historic Low As Police Make More Arrests In Killings
The attorney general’s office released 2025’s crime statistics and said California’s homicide rate is the lowest on record since 1966.
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California To Share Driver License Data Despite Fears It Could Expose Unauthorized Immigrants
The new budget includes $55 million for the DMV to build a system to bring the state in compliance with the federal REAL ID law.
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An Explosion Scare, Then A Warehouse Fire: Californians Want Answers About Hazardous Chemicals
Prosecuting companies for failing to follow environmental laws is difficult, and how far cities may go to protect residents isn’t clear.
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California Leaders Yet To Reach Deal To Keep Billionaire Tax Off The Ballot. Time Is Running Out
Ahead of Thursday's deadline, Democrats are striking deals with interest groups to kick controversial measures off the November ballot.
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Newsom Says He's On Trump's 'Hit List' As Justice Department Interviews Governor's Friends
Newsom said the Trump administration appears to be investigating him and his wife to intimidate him as he considers a run for president.
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California Wants To Cap Business Tax Credits, Alarming Life Sciences And Tech Industries
Businesses and some lawmakers urge state leaders to reject the governor's budget proposal to permanently limit R&D tax credits.
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A California Housing Bill Would Raise Wages To $28. Why Do Some Unions Hate It?
This is just the latest spat between two rival construction unions over the future of California housing policy.
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California Voting Ends Tuesday. The Results? Don’t Expect Them Anytime Soon
California has new rules meant to speed up ballot counting, but county officials say close races could still take week to resolve.
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Poll Shows Becerra And Hilton Are Pulling Ahead Of The Pack In California's Governor Race
The PPIC poll found that 23% of likely voters have voted or plan to vote for Xavier Becerra, followed by Steve Hilton at 20%.
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A Chemical Tank Nearly Exploded. Did California's Regulators Miss The Signs?
GKN Aerospace, which makes cockpit windows and shields for military aircraft, officials feared the tank could explode.
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No Shame: A Last-Minute Election Guide For Undecided CA Voters
A Democratic Party poll shows Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra leading with 22 percent and 21 percent, respectively.
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California Community Colleges Crack Down On Fake Students Stealing Financial Aid
After a spike in fraudulent applications, officials say they are getting better at detecting and preventing fraud, though it still happens.
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Panicked California Democrats Are Pushing A Risky Strategy: Wait 'Til The Last Minute To Vote
Recent polling suggests it’s unlikely that two Republicans would lock Democrats out of the November gubernatorial election.
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Cal State May Soon Offer Degrees That Take Just 3 Years To Finish. Work Experience Counts, Too
A need to attract more students and competition from online colleges are reasons why.
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For The Lone Woman Left In The California Governor's Race, It's All About ‘Temperament'
Onetime progressive darling Katie Porter's campaign for governor stalled over viral videos that critics say showed temperament issues.
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What's Holding Back California Students? A New Report Urges Stronger State Oversight
The state's shift to a funding system that gave school districts control has left big gaps in student performance and accountability.
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California: State Farm violated law in handling of L.A. fire insurance claims
The Insurance Department found hundreds of violations by State Farm and calls for millions of dollars in penalties and possible suspension.
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California Republicans Who Flipped Seats In 2024 Are Fighting To Keep Them
Vulnerable Republican incumbents are seeking to distance themselves from Trump as they try to hang on to 2024 gains in the Legislature.
