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California legislature reconvenes Aug. 18 with redistricting proposal on the agenda
Ballotpedia
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August 15, 2025
The California State Legislature is set to reconvene on Aug. 18 following its summer recess with proposed changes to the state’s redistricting process on the agenda that would go before voters in November. The legislature has until Aug. 22,...
ASU Online offers California community college students even more affordable path to degrees
Arizona State University
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For thousands of California community college students, the decision to transfer is a step toward opportunity. But for students living in California, rising costs, increasingly selective university admissions and limited seats at four-year...
Mysterious California UFO group offering 'angels to aliens' sermons and 'mind evolution' forced to deny cult claims
Daily Mail
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August 16, 2025
A self-proclaimed spiritual collective operating out of a cryptic storefront in Los Angeles is pushing back against growing accusations that it functions as a cult. Known as the Alien Church, the organization combines elements of religion, art,...
Power Play. Democrats release plan to boost party’s California U.S. House seats in fight for Congress
CP24
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August 16, 2025
LOS ANGELES-- In a display of cutthroat yet calculated politics, Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California’s dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next...
First look at potential district changes in California
KMPH - California
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CALIFORNIA (FOX26)caca — We're learning more about how our state's political landscape could change if voters allow redistricting in November. State lawmakers were briefed Wednesday on the expected partisan tilt of all 52 congressional districts....
California teenager mauled by pack of 10 dogs asks mom heartbreaking question after brutal attack
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 15, 2025
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US A California man was arrested after 10...
California union targets Arizona hospital executive salaries with new initiative
Arizona Capitol Times
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August 15, 2025
Key Points: California union proposes cap on Arizona hospital executives’ pay Initiative would limit executives’ salaries to 15 times the state minimum wage The initiative may face legal challenges due to executives’ multi-state duties A...
Rep. Jimmy Gomez voices support for California's efforts on election integrity and local schools
LAX Leader - California
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August 15, 2025
Rep. Jimmy Gomez, who represents California’s 34th district in the U.S. Congress, recently used his social media platform to express support for California’s efforts to prevent former President Donald Trump from influencing the 2026 election and...
First draft of California’s redrawn congressional district maps released
KESQ-TV - California
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August 16, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) - California officially released the first draft of redrawn congressional districts on Friday. One of the major districts that would be changed would be Rep. Ken Calvert's. Calvert currently represents the 41st district,...
Gun rights supporters celebrate court’s ruling against California gun rationing law
The Reflector - Washington State
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square Gun rights supporters are celebrating what they call a significant victory after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a mandate on Thursday overturning California’s “one-gun-per-month” law. In a decision...
California DOJ declines to join Esparto explosion investigation
Daily Democrat - California
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August 15, 2025
The state's top prosecutor has declined to co-lead an investigation into the cause of an explosion at an Esparto fireworks facility in early July. This comes after the Yolo County Board of Supervisors sent a letter to the California Attorney...
Sophia Bruinsma represents as Miss Shasta County in Miss California USA pageant
KRCR - California
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — KRCR weekend anchor and reporter, Sophia Bruinsma, proudly represented the Northstate last weekend as Miss Shasta County at the Miss California USA pageant in Palm Springs. Bruinsma advanced to the top 16, then the top 6,...
Democrats release proposed new California congressional map
KTAL News - Texas, Louisiana
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August 16, 2025
Democrats on Friday released a proposed new California congressional map as they aim to counter Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas. The proposal was submitted to the state legislature on behalf of the Democratic Congressional Campaign...
California energy panel defers debate on gasoline regulatory break
The Santa Clarita Valley Signal - California
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August 15, 2025
By John Haughey Contributing Writer The California Energy Commission has tabled a resolution calling for a pause in implementing a 2023 state law that would impose financial penalties on gasoline producers accused of accruing “excess profits”...
How Yuba and Sutter counties are in the crosshairs of Texas and California redistricting beef
The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Voters in Yuba and Sutter counties could soon swap representatives for the third time since 2020 as the majority-conservative area enters the crosshairs of redistricting efforts that could push it back into a Democrat-led...
LEAKED: Maps show how California's redrawn congressional lines could look
KCRA Sacramento's Channel 3
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August 16, 2025
The California Assembly on Friday released a proposed map of new Congressional districts that voters would weigh in a special election, if approved by the Legislature next week. Two sources close to the situation first provided KCRA 3 with the...
California Science Center internship helps teens explore careers in aviation industry
ABC7 - California
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August 15, 2025
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- An internship program at the California Science Center is helping teens explore careers in the aviation industry. High school senior Diego Bargas has been inspired to become a commercial airline pilot through a coveted...
Democrats release plan to boost party’s California US House seats
The Mercury News - California
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August 16, 2025
By Michael R. Blood, Tran Nguyen, Nadia Lathan and Bill Barrow | Associated Press LOS ANGELES — In a display of cutthroat yet calculated politics, Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California’s dominant political party an...
Justice Department Sues California To End Electric Vehicle Mandate
Daily Wire
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August 15, 2025
The Justice Department sued California on Thursday over the state’s strict emissions regulations imposed on heavy-duty trucks. The department challenged the California Air Resources Board (CARB) over its “Clean Truck Partnership” that pushes truck...
Monster Energy Owners Acquire Iconic California Ice Cream Brand
Progressive Grocer
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August 15, 2025
Thrifty's new ownership brings deep experience with a goal of preserving and elevating the brand. Iconic West Coast brand Thrifty Ice Cream was recently acquired by investment group Hilrod Holdings for $19.2 million. Hilrod is owned by Monster...