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“California remains focused”: Newsom marks firestorm anniversary with renewed call for mental health support
Los Angeles, California – California officials claim that recovery continues to be strong a year after devastating firestorms tore through…
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California Gov. Newsom’s proposed budget avoids big promises while pouring money into schools
California – Governor Gavin Newsom has sent the California Legislature his proposed state budget for 2026–27. It is a balanced…
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“Cutting funding for childcare is cruel”: California AG Rob Bonta halts Trump’s $5 billion childcare funding freeze
California – California Attorney General Rob Bonta got an emergency court order that stopped an unexpected federal move to freeze…
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Decades-old baby deaths finally solved as science cracks chilling California cold case: “Justice was served”
California – A decades-old series of crimes in Yolo County has reached a resolution following a jury conviction that relied…
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Gov. Newsom celebrates huge legal win: California National Guard returns to state control after court rejects federal takeover
Sacramento, California – After a long legal fight over who would oversee the California National Guard, state troops can now…
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Gov. Newsom reshapes corrections leadership with series of high-level appointments in the new year
Sacramento, California – At the start of the new year, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new set of state appointments.…
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New year, lots of new laws in California: Major education, health, and housing changes under new 2026 laws
Sacramento, California – A lot of new laws in California will start to take effect in 2026. These laws will…
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State of California launches independent probes into two fatal officer-involved shootings in Southern California
Los Angeles, California – The California Highway Patrol has started separate investigations into two fatal shootings involving police officers that…
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California plans major naloxone price drop starting January 2026
California – California is working to cut the price of naloxone by significantly, which will make it easier for people…
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Gov. Newsom: $52 million for housing, infrastructure upgrades, and assistance for the homeless across California
California – California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced an additional round of financing to help build communities across California. More…
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