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California Democrats Back Establishment Candidates Despite Progressive Pushback
The country’s largest state Democratic party endorsed a slate of aging congressional incumbents at its convention in San Francisco.
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How An Aging California Is Turning To Senior Centers For Romance, Community And Health
Neighborhood senior centers localize important resources and provide a safe, accessible space where older adults can go to find community.
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Modern Parenting Means Apps For Sports, School And More. Where Is The Data Going?
California is a national leader in data privacy. Yet state law has gaps that allow companies to collect and sell students' data.
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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs. Here's How They've Affected California
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump does not have the authority to impose broad tariffs under the emergency act he has cited.
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Factory-Built Housing Hasn't Taken Off In California Yet, But This Year Might Be Different
Building homes inside a factory has long been seen as a way to revolutionize the American housing industry, ushering in a new era.
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‘It's Time': California Leaders Unveil Biggest Crackdown On Drunk Drivers In Decades
A bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers has introduced 10 bills, an unprecedented package designed to stop deadly drivers.
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Hospitals' Opaque Pricing Is Crushing California's Small Businesses [Opinion]
"When hospital bills keep rising, it becomes nearly impossible for small firms to continue providing coverage to their employees."
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Newsom Takes Aim At Veterans 'Claim Sharks' As He Signs Law Banning Fees For Help With VA
The law prohibits unaccredited private companies from billing former military service members for help with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
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Immigration Arrests Surge By 1,500% In San Diego: ‘I Feel The Temperature Rising'
San Diego and Imperial counties saw nearly a 1500% increase in arrests for May to October.
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Overtime Pay And Night Vision Binoculars: UC San Diego Is Among Agencies Helping Patrol Border
Local police forces get money every year from the Department of Homeland Security to assist with border patrol operations.
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California Democrats Urge Government Shutdown After Federal Agents Kill Minnesota Nurse
More than half of California’s Democratic legislative caucus called for a government shutdown.
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California Cities Just Saw Their Lowest Homicide Rates In Decades. It's Not Clear Why
Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows in many cities across the state.
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CA Counties Must Jump Through New Hoops To Get Homelessness Funds
Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration is pressuring local leaders to pass ordinances regulating homeless encampments, among other requirements.
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Newsom's Final Budget Faces A Litany Of Political And Financial Challenges: COMMENTARY
On paper, the annual process of drafting a state budget is rational. In practice, it’s more akin to voodoo.
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Could This Mysterious California News Site Influence The 2026 Election?
The California Courier uses the name of an established paper and doesn't disclose apparent Republican ties. Critics call it “pink slime.”
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Newsom's Final Year In Office Begins With An $18 Billion Deficit. How Will He Address It?
As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to release his spending plan this Friday, a projected $18 billion deficit awaits.
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Millions Of Californians Gain Access To In Vitro Fertilization Under New Law
In vitro fertilization costs thousands of dollars and is often too expensive for many people struggling to conceive.
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She Goes To Police Calls In A Prius. It's Part Of New Approach To Mental Health Emergencies
This California city adopted a new approach to mental health 911 calls by pairing police with mental health clinicians.
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Remembering Papa: Northern California's Elderly Face Hidden Epidemic Of Gun Suicides
In California, 5,825 adults aged 70 or older died by gun suicide between 2009 and 2023.
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California's Unemployment Agency Spent Millions On Unused Cellphones, Audit Says
The state bought more cellphones than it needed for remote work during the COVID pandemic and kept paying for thousands of unused lines.
