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Luis Cortes Romero outside the U.S. Supreme Court after the oral arguments in the UC Regents DACA case on November 12, 2019.
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California Gubernatorial Candidates Address Health Concerns at IE Health Matters Forum
California Gubernatorial Candidates Address Health Concerns at IE Health Matters Forum
The Inland Empire Health Matters Forum, hosted at the University of California, Riverside, saw four of the six invited gubernatorial candidates discuss a range of pressing issues, including aging Californians, homelessness, mental health, environmental justice, and California’s relationship with the federal government.
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California National Guard Sees 240% Jump in Fentanyl Seizures in September
California National Guard Sees 240% Jump in Fentanyl Seizures in September
The California National Guard (CalGuard) seized 891 pounds of fentanyl in September, marking a 240% increase since June, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced in a statement on November 2, 2025.
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America’s teachers are being priced out of their communities − these cities are building subsidized housing to lure them back
America’s teachers are being priced out of their communities − these cities are building subsidized housing to lure them back
Developers of Wendy’s Village, an affordable housing complex planned for teachers in Colorado Springs, Colo., completed their first homes in July 2025.
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Cup of Chisme: Prop. 36 Ain’t Cheap
Cup of Chisme: Prop. 36 Ain’t Cheap
Since Californians decided it was time to get tough on crime, San Diego has started putting more people in jail, and it’s costing the region a lot of money.
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