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Prop 38: California's Medical Research Bond Sparks Unlikely Alliances
California's Prop 38 ballot measure to fund medical research faces unexpected alliances from both sides as it prepares for the 2028 vote.
Sfchronicle · 1m
DOJ Accuses California of Knowingly Facilitating Unlawful Voting
DOJ sues California for sending ballots to 20,000 likely noncitizens.
Law & Crime · 1m
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Rare 135-Year-Old Wine at Sonoma Resort
Sipping 135-year-old wine at Dawn Ranch, a Sonoma resort with historic buildings.
Bon Appétit · 1m
DOJ sues California over voter rolls
DOJ files lawsuit to block California ballot counting as state officials reject federal noncitizen voter claims.
Sfchronicle · 1m
Trump sues California over noncitizen mail-in ballots
Trump administration sues California to block counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots.
NBC Bay Area · 1m
PG&E Shutoffs Bay Area Over Wildfire Risk
PG&E cuts power for 11,000 Bay Area residents as wildfire risk rises.
Sfgate · 1m
California orders lenders to report on insurance payouts
California mandates lenders report insurance payout delays to LA fire survivors.
mint · 1m
California Winemakers Welcome El Niño Rain
California winemakers see El Niño rain as a water boost for vineyards.
Wineenthusiast · 1m
Prince Harry and Meghan's UK Return
Prince Harry and Meghan make first joint UK appearances after returning from California.
Seattletimes · 1m
California wildfire threat grows with power shutoffs
Hot winds and power cuts prepare California for wildfire surge.
Seattletimes · 1m
Trump Press Secretary Didn't Pass Bar Exam
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia didn't pass the bar exam despite being called an attorney by President Trump.
TheWrap · 1m
California Builds $400m Shield for Yosemite Highway
California constructs $400 million rock shield to protect Yosemite’s Highway 140 from deadly slides.
Sfchronicle · 1m
UC Acceptance Rates by California High Schools
California high schools show varying UC admission success rates for fall 2025.
Sfchronicle · 1m
DOJ Threatens California Over Noncitizen Voters
DOJ demands California review noncitizen voter list within 48 hours.
NBC Bay Area · 1m
Justice Department Threatens California Over Noncitizen Voter Claims
U.S. Justice Department threatens California with legal action after claiming noncitizens received mail ballots for next month's elections.
ABC7 New York · 2m
Lease Hack Lands 2026 Hyundai Palisade for $250
Leasehackr offers 2026 Hyundai Palisade for $249/month in select states.
The Drive · 1m
Mark Ruffalo Calls Newsom Out for Billionaire Tax Policy
Mark Ruffalo criticizes California governor Gavin Newsom for endorsing a ballot measure that undermines billionaire tax initiatives.
TheWrap · 1m
Jerry Rice House Lists for $35 Million
Jerry Rice's Bay Area estate sells for $35 million after 2001 completion.
Robb Report · 1m
Il Fornaio Pays $3M for Sexual Harassment Claims
Il Fornaio settles $3 million lawsuit after EEOC alleges sexual harassment of at least 100 female employees.
Sfchronicle · 1m
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Leaving California Tax Impacts
Moving from California changes tax and legal outcomes beyond state taxes.
Los Angeles Business Journal · 1m
California Tech Conference Canceled
Grace Hopper Celebration tech event canceled two weeks before start due to funding shortfalls.
Sfgate · 1m
Home Insurance Costs Drive Midterm Race
Midterm candidates battle over home insurance costs as prices surge nationwide.
The Boston Globe · 1m
California EV Rebate Almost Only For Mustang Mach-E
California's $3,500 used EV rebate applies to just 31 Ford Mustang Mach-Es under $25,000.
Jalopnik · 1m
More rehab centers mean more overdoses in Orange County
Out-of-state patients in California's rehab hub overdose at twice the rate of locals.
The Conversation · 1m
California votes on first-ever wealth tax for billionaires
Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on people worth over a billion dollars, but Democrats in the state are divided on whether it works.
NPR · 2m
Last Woman Executed in California
Elizabeth Duncan, mother-in-law of nurse Olga Kupczyk, executed in 1962 after killing her pregnant daughter-in-law.
Sfgate · 1m
California Hit by Unusually Destructive 2026 Pacific Hurricane Season
California faces coastal flooding and heavy rain from Tropical Storm Rachel as 2026 Pacific hurricane season intensifies.
The Conversation · 1m
Haunted Buildings in Every State
50 states each have a haunted building with ghost stories.
Family Handyman · 1m
2027 Mini Countryman Untamed Edition
Mini Countryman Untamed Edition climbs trails but software struggles.
Car and Driver · 1m
California Man Releases Poisoning Video to Dismiss Conviction
David Xu, convicted of poisoning a Berkeley co-worker, shares hidden camera video as he seeks to dismiss his felony ruling.
ABC7 New York · 1m
Wealthiest Angelenos: A Wealth of Uncertainty
California's proposed 5% wealth tax sparks billionaire exodus as election nears.
Los Angeles Business Journal · 1m
School principal suspended after rigging student election
California school principal suspended for altering student election results to let daughter win.
Dexerto · 1m
Head Trip 2026 Ends Early
Head Trip 2026 festival cuts early due to lightning storm.
Billboard · 1m
UMG Sues Summer Walker Over $50M Contract
Interscope Records sues Summer Walker for $50M+ after she exits deal under California’s seven-year rule.
Music Business Worldwide · 1m
Kelvin waves from El Niño threaten California coast
Warm water pulses moving up the West Coast will raise sea levels by up to a foot this month, increasing coastal erosion and flooding risks.
TIME · 1m
Tropical Storm Rachel downgraded as it moves inland
Rachel was downgraded to a post-tropical storm after flooding California's coast, with forecasters warning of record El Niño conditions ahead.
NPR · 1m
California bans human-robot cage fights
California orders robot fighting league to halt illegal human-robot combat.
Dexerto · 1m
Green Madness Costs Californians
California's renewable mandates raise electricity rates despite being top producer.
California Post · 1m
California Beaches Close Due to Tropical Storm Rachel Flooding
Newport Beach closes coastal areas as Tropical Storm Rachel causes unusually high ocean water levels.
ABC7 New York · 1m
BelliWelli Gets Credit from Assembled Brands
BelliWelli secures flexible credit to fund retail growth without bank restrictions.
Pulse 2.0 · 1m
California beaches close as Tropical Storm Rachel floods coast
Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel and an oceanic Kelvin wave combine to produce unusually high water levels and major flooding along Southern California's coast.
ABC News · 2m
Are We Ready for the Next Disaster?
California faces rising disaster risks but has tools to prepare for wildfires and earthquakes.
Los Angeles Business Journal · 1m
Souplantation Returns to California
Souplantation, Hangry Joe’s, and Wagamama update restaurant strategies and locations.
Nation's Restaurant News · 1m
California says Amazon forces vendors to raise prices elsewhere
The state accuses Amazon of using its market power to push brands into price-fixing schemes that harm competitors and consumers.
Business Insider · 1m
Off-duty ICE agent shot in California
ICE agent shot after sleeping on Fresno lawn.
The Boston Globe · 1m
California Clear of Tsunami Threat After Panama Earthquake
California weather officials confirm no tsunami risk from Panama quake.
California Post · 1m
California's billionaire tax sparks wealth tax debate
Proposition 40 would tax billionaires' assets once, but opponents fear it opens the door to taxing all Californians.
Fortune · 1m
Democrats and billionaires unite against California wealth tax
Top Democratic leaders join the ultra-rich in opposing Proposition 40, a first-in-the-nation tax on billionaire wealth ahead of California's November vote.
ABC News · 2m
Abortion and surrogacy law clash
Surrogacy contracts can't resolve abortion conflicts when laws differ.
The Conversation · 1m
Deafheaven Release New EP
Deafheaven drop surprise EP exploring nuclear bomb consequences with no guest features.
Pitchfork · 1m
California bans 3D printers that make guns
New law requires manufacturers to add firearm-blocking technology to 3D printers sold in California, but exempts machines already owned.
TechRadar · 1m
WSU Tennis Wins Doubles at ITA Regionals
Washington State women's tennis team advances to Day 2 of ITA Northwest Regionals with doubles victories.
Seattletimes · 1m
Hikers Trust AI, Get Lost
AI chatbots lead hikers astray on mountain trails.
Straight Arrow · 1m
Russian Plague Case Won't Trigger California Pandemic
Experts say California's plague risk remains low despite Russian lab worker death.
Sfgate · 1m
Aftershock Festival 2026 Photos
Tool and Limp Bizkit headline 2026 Aftershock festival with 180,000 fans.
Consequence · 1m
California Closes Montana Tax Loophole for Luxury Cars
California bans luxury car tax evasion by shell companies in Montana.
Autoweek · 1m
California Closes Montana License Plate Tax Loophole
California law ends tax evasion by luxury car owners using Montana shell companies.
Road & Track · 1m
Pearl Jam Finds New Drummer at Ohana Festival
Pearl Jam's Abe Laboriel Jr. joins band after mystery drummer reveal at Ohana Festival.
Rolling Stone · 1m
Fear keeps immigrants from Medicaid
Undocumented Californians lose health coverage after fear of ICE enforcement.
Mother Jones · 2m
Meghan Markle Teases Lilibet's American Accent
Meghan Markle shows Lilibet's American accent in new video.
LADbible · 1m