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California Budget Includes E15 Funding
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $321 billion budget on Friday that allocates dedicated resources to fund the rulemaking process needed to make E15 a legal fuel, ensuring that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has the financial...

California Creates Extended Producer Responsibility Program for Textiles
California Senate Bill (SB) 707, also known as the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (Act), establishes an extended producer responsibly (EPR) program for apparel and textiles, the first such program directed at apparel and textiles in the...

California Governor Gavin Newsom Sues Fox News, Responds to Statement
California Governor Gavin Newsom is suing Fox News for $787 million as part of a defamation lawsuit filed on Friday in a Delaware court. Newsom is accusing the network, particularly its host Jesse Watters, of claiming the governor lied about...

California political committees that received the most contributions during week ending June 21
Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | WikipediaShirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia Here are the 10 California political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending...

California Republicans ask President Trump to focus immigration efforts on ‘violent criminals’ rather than ‘non-criminal migrants’
The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts in Southern California have created “widespread fear” among employees, including those with legal immigration status, a group of Republican California legislators said in a recent letter...

California gas prices increasing July 1: What to know
Despite these upcoming increases, California gas prices are currently 20 cents per gallon lower than they were at this time last year. LOS ANGELES - California drivers are set to experience a nearly two-cent increase in gas prices per gallon...

California blazes persist, Wolf Fire burns 1,400 acres
(The Center Square) — Several Southern California wildfires continue to burn as fire crews work to contain fast-growing flames that ignited over the weekend. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection sent in some of its emergency...

California budget includes $750-million loan for Bay Area transit agencies
The California budget includes more than $1 billion in funding and a $750-million loan for Bay Area transit. SAN FRANCISCO - The California budget includes more than $1 billion in funding and a $750-million loan for Bay Area transit. Gov. Gavin...

California teenager dies after apparently crashing personal watercraft at Lake Havasu
PHOENIX – A California teenager died over the weekend after apparently crashing a personal watercraft at Lake Havasu in northwestern Arizona, authorities said. The 17-year-old boy from Moreno Valley was operating the watercraft by himself Saturday...

California’s Only Hydromagnetic Water Coaster Launches From 55 Feet In The Air—And It’s Now Open 30 Minutes From DTLA
Courtesy of Raging Waters Los Angeles The Aqua Rocket at Raging Waters Los Angeles is the only hydromagnetic water coaster in California, offering an epic roller coaster-like experience on water that you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else....

California man held on $350k bond for kidnapping
A California man was arrested Saturday for charges including kidnapping, stalking and criminal threat. Riley County Police officers filed a report at 2:51 p.m. on Saturday and listed a 34-year-old woman as the victim. Ivan Krdzic, 36, of Santa...

California's Graton Resort & Casino breaks ground on luxury hotel expansion
Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, California, has started construction on a major hotel expansion, part of a $1 billion project launched in 2023. Tribal council members of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and casino executives...

California, Texas are home to America's least-educated cities: See the 2025 list
FILE-Multiple groups of college students sit together at tables in the Milton S Eisenhower Library at Johns Hopkins University. (Photo by JHU Sheridan Libraries/Gado/Getty Images). A college degree has many benefits, like the chance at a higher...

California siblings drive Auburn to success
Leaving a golf hot spot such as San Diego might not be every golfer’s dream. However, where one golfs doesn’t affect how they golf. Anna and Billy Davis are cornerstones of Auburn’s women’s and men’s golf teams, making their presence known from...

California Voice: Interim housing could give shelter to thousands more across state
Californians are tired and angry about the seemingly intractable, unsheltered, street homelessness crisis. After serving in elected office for 12 years, I have been frustrated by the many boxes that we’ve put around ourselves as policymakers that...
California Eatery Named 'Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant' In The State
Every state has that one unassuming spot that locals cherish and the food speaks louder than the decor. With a modest exterior and no-nonsense atmosphere, it's the kind of place you might pass by without a second glance. But step inside, and...

California County Sued For Using Drones With High Powered Cameras to Blanket Area in Hunt For Code Violations
A deaf woman in Sonoma County was fined up to $35,000 after officials used warrantless drones to surveil her property. A new lawsuit says she’s not the only one being secretly monitored. Key Facts: Sonoma County used drones over 700 times,...

California agent Brian Sperry returns to Compass
With more than $73 million in closed sales volume in 2024 and a career total exceeding $450 million, Sperry is known for representing an affluent clientele that includes business executives, professional athletes, entertainment figures, developers...

California cherry crop drops to 4.8M cartons
Michael Jameson of Morada Produce provided an analysis of California's cherry season. With over 37 seasons of experience, Jameson discussed yield drops, extreme weather, technology, and future marketing requirements. "The crop was just under 4.8...

California fire season is off to a furious start, and experts say it’s just the beginning
Wildfire season in Southern California got off to an ominous start this weekend, with several fires sparking across Riverside and San Bernardino counties’ parched landscapes, elevating concerns that conditions are ripe for a fiery year across the...