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Judge Ruled Santa Monica Elections Unfair. Nothing’s Changed.
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A judge ruled Santa Monica’s at-large election system discriminates against Latino voters — but years later, the city hasn’t changed its process. A new bill could stop cities from delaying court-ordered voting reforms during appeals. Advocates say it's about equity for all Californians. Mia Henry reports for CalMatters.
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Newsom’s budget proposal to speed up the Delta Tunnel project ignites controversy.
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A pilot program raising juror pay is cut from California's budget plan.
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California eases AI rules, removing key protections under pressure.
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The LAPD’s decades-old warning about false complaints now faces a court challenge.
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Lawmakers push new pay rules for incarcerated firefighters and inmates.
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California jobs and revenue on and off the ports are feeling the effects of Trump’s tariffs.
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State Farm approved to raise insurance rates by up to 38% after wildfire losses.
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Cities complain Caltrans delays encampment removals.
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Border Patrol barred from sweeping parts of California.
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A $250M clean truck grant is frozen, stalling port electrification efforts.
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California bill funds phonics-based reading programs but avoids mandates.
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A new Escondido neighborhood models fire-resistant housing in California.
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California Bill Would Prohibit ICE Officers From Wearing Masks in the State
Senate Bill 627, dubbed the No Secret Police Act, comes as tensions have escalated between the state and the Trump administration, which has vowed to carry out the largest deportation campaign in U.S. history.
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Don’t Like Camping, Still Want Nature? From Yurts to Cabins, 5 'Glamping' Spots in the Bay Area and Beyond
Backpacking and camping isn’t for everyone, and that’s OK.
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‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Would Batter Rural Hospital Finances, Researchers Say - KFF Health News
Rural hospitals would take an outsize hit from Republicans’ proposed cuts to Medicaid and other federal health programs. Researchers say the financial erosion would trigger hospital closures and service cuts, especially in communities where large shares of patients are enrolled in Medicaid.
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‘A Moment People Have Been Waiting For’: ICE Arrests Fuel SF Protests
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s honeymoon is over, as growing fears over immigration enforcement and mass arrests of protesters have pushed people into the streets.
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