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Slow Sales Threaten California’s EV Mandate
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California's electric vehicle goals face challenges as sales slow, with demand not keeping pace. By 2026, 35% of new car sales must be electric, but affordability and charging access are barriers, especially for middle-income buyers. Automakers who miss quotas face fines but can buy credits. Federal incentives may end, and state funding for rebates is uncertain.
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Fake tow companies are scamming fire survivors by taking cars and charging thousands for return.

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CA joins a wave of lawsuits accusing oil companies of misleading the public on climate change.

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A federal funding freeze threatens small business loans, grants, and disaster aid.

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California's sanctuary policies face new scrutiny as Trump vows mass deportations.

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California laws support ADUs, but HOAs are pushing back against homeowners building them.

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California lawmakers propose reforms to speed up wage theft claims for workers.

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A state agency rejects California's new fuel standard over clarity concerns.

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A $2.2 billion expansion aims to modernize and grow Palm Springs International Airport.

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Immigration fears grow for California’s mixed-status families amid policy shifts.

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Rainstorms threaten SoCal communities with destructive debris flows after wildfires.

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Governor Gavin Newsom has approved $50 million to fund legal challenges against Trump-era policies.

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California adds 2.3M acres to high-risk fire zones, with new rules for ember-resistant zones.