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California got millions to train workers in disaster relief, but it’s leaving money on table
In January 2023, and continuing throughout the spring, rain swelled many of California’s reservoirs and creeks, engulfing homes and businesses...
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City Manager David White to step down in February
After three-plus years serving as Santa Monica’s City Manager, David White will be stepping down from the role in February,...
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NASA’s stuck astronauts hit six months in space, just two more to go
Known across the globe as the stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams hit the six-month mark in space Thursday...
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More than 2,300 bills died without a vote in the last two years
We know how legislatures work: lawmakers introduce bills, debate on them and vote yes or no. Right? Not exactly. Of...
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Tuesday’s City Council meet will mostly be about the ceremonial handover
In what will be an emotional evening for many, this will be the last time Mayor Phil Brock and Councilmembers...
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California will appeal rejection of lawsuit over Huntington Beach voter ID law
California will appeal a judge's decision to reject a state lawsuit over a measure allowing the city of Huntington Beach...
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The US government is closing a women’s prison after years of abuse and decay
The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing its “rape club” women’s prison in California and will idle six facilities...
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Promised speed limits changes put into effect on Neilson Way
Speed limit reductions on Neilson Way are now in place having dropped 5 miles per hour, from 30 to 25,...
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5,000 bills is too many. Assembly Speaker sets new max for legislators
The California Assembly will limit the number of bills each member can introduce from 50 each two-year session to 35,...
Read moreCalifornia lawmakers to begin special session to ‘Trump-proof’ state laws
By Tr California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special...
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