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DOJ Accuses California of Knowingly Facilitating Unlawful Voting
DOJ sues California for sending ballots to 20,000 likely noncitizens.
Law & Crime · 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
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
Trump's 'Take Out' Cities Remarks: What He Actually Said
Democrats accused Trump of inviting Iranian attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego. His full comments suggest a different meaning about the cost of war.
FactCheck.org · 2m
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
How to Beat Trump's Noise Machine
Trump uses outrageous provocations to bury bad news about his wars, economy and approval ratings. The antidote is sustained attention to what he wants hidden.
TIME · 3m
Hollywood Hope with Film Tax Credits
Federal film tax credits could revive Hollywood jobs as Paramount stays put.
Fox News · 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
Trump reframes Iran threat after backlash over US cities
After saying Iran could take out Los Angeles or San Diego, Trump claimed Wednesday he meant to warn of dangers, not invite attack.
NBC News · 2m
California Closes Montana Tax Loophole for Luxury Cars
California bans luxury car tax evasion by shell companies in Montana.
Autoweek · 1m
California Classic Cars Secure Smog Exemption
California passes law exempting pre-1981 classic cars from smog checks.
Road & Track · 1m
Gavin Newsom's Wine Journey
Governor Gavin Newsom's early wine ventures shape his leadership.
Robb Report · 1m
Trump's war sparks accidental environmentalism
Trump's Iran war accelerates clean energy but undermines US climate progress.
Mother Jones · 1m
Gavin Newsom's pandemic regrets
California governor admits past pandemic mistakes but faces skepticism.
California Post · 1m
California Stops Paramount-Warner Merger Deal
California sues to block Paramount-Warner merger after political pressure.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m
Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Opponents React
12 states settle with David Ellison over Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m
California Adds Native American Day as Paid Holiday
California makes Native American Day a paid state holiday for workers.
Sfgate · 1m
California Voters Back Billionaire Tax
California voters support billionaire tax but it lacks majority approval.
NBC News · 2m
Gavin Newsom Sounds Like He's Running
Gavin Newsom, California's outgoing governor, pitches himself as the 2028 Democratic presidential candidate with a blend of Clintonian pragmatism and progressive policies.
Vanity Fair · 2m
Newsom Signs Hollywood Tax Credit Bill
California Gov. Newsom signs bill to protect Hollywood tax credits.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m
Newsom Signs CA Postproduction Tax Credit Law
California governor signs tax credit law to attract Hollywood jobs.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m
AI Kill Switch: Real or Just Hype?
California's governor pushes for AI safety rules including emergency shut-offs.
Mashable · 1m
OpenAI Adds External AI Safety Auditors
OpenAI seeks global third-party experts to monitor AI safety risks
Pymnts · 1m
California Declares Dolly Parton Day
California makes Sept 25 Dolly Parton Day to honor the country legend
Rolling Stone · 1m
California forces data centers to reveal their secrets
New laws require data centers to disclose electricity and water use, ending years of opacity around AI infrastructure.
The Verge · 2m
California declares emergency for historic El Niño
Governor Newsom mobilizes state resources to prepare for what could be the strongest El Niño on record this winter.
TIME · 1m
Nobel economists back California's billionaire wealth tax
Six Nobel Prize winners say Prop 40 could spark a global movement to tax the ultra-wealthy.
Fortune · 1m
Newsom orders California to tighten AI safety rules
California's governor is pushing for stronger AI oversight as federal regulators drag their feet and tech leaders warn of existential risks.
CNBC · 1m · 5 views
Newsom's housing chart backfires spectacularly
California governor blamed Trump for unaffordable homes using data that actually showed the biggest spike under Biden.
Fox News · 1m
California cracks down on undisclosed political ads by influencers
New law lets regulators fine influencers up to $5,000 per violation for failing to disclose paid political posts.
TechCrunch · 1m
California speeds up AI safety rules with expert panel
Governor Newsom convenes national experts to strengthen AI oversight laws within two months.
Pymnts · 1m
Ex-fundraiser: Democrats hid Harris ranked last in replacement poll
A former Democratic insider claims internal polling showed Harris was the weakest candidate to face Trump, but party leaders chose her anyway.
Fox News · 1m
White House launches Trump TV amid press ban feud
As major networks boycott pool coverage over outlet bans, the White House debuts a 24/7 video feed showcasing the President's achievements.
TIME · 1m
California cracks down on AI data center costs
Governor Newsom signed seven bills to stop AI data centers from shifting their energy and water expenses to residents.
The Verge · 1m · 6 views
California governor proposes AI kill switch
Newsom's executive order calls for an expert panel to develop new safety measures for frontier AI models.
Engadget · 1m · 11 views
Newsom blocks California abortion extradition ban
California's governor vetoed a bill that would have protected abortion providers from out-of-state prosecution, alarming reproductive rights advocates.
Mother Jones · 2m
Angel dad demands end to sanctuary policies after daughter's death
A grieving father testifies on Capitol Hill about his 19-year-old daughter killed by a twice-deported illegal immigrant driver in California.
Fox News · 1m
California's AI kill switch plan
Governor Newsom is pushing for mandatory safety controls on AI systems as Congress stalls on regulation.
The Verge · 1m
California's oil reparations experiment
A new law will pay 1,000 Black households in Inglewood for generations of pollution exposure from oil drilling.
Mother Jones · 2m
The quiet campaign to stop Kamala 2028 is growing louder
Democratic megadonors and Gavin Newsom are pressuring Kamala Harris to decide soon whether she'll run for president.
Vox · 2m
Newsom admits California's Covid crackdowns went too far
The governor concedes regret over beach closures and school shutdowns as he eyes a 2028 presidential run.
California Post · 1m · 6 views
California's high-speed rail paid for tiki bars and escape rooms
Consultants billed the state for gyms, nightclubs, and premium flights while the $231 billion project faces a cash crisis.
California Post · 2m · 6 views
Kamala Harris should cash out and leave politics behind
The former VP lost twice and has no real vision, yet she's still talking about running again in 2028.
California Post · 1m
NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crashes, killing three
A news helicopter covering a Metro bus crash went down in Chatsworth, killing three people and injuring two others.
CBS News · 1m
NBC helicopter crash kills three in Chatsworth
A news helicopter crashed near a deadly Los Angeles bus wreck, killing three and deepening an already tragic night.
Dailymail · 2m
American Idol is leaving L.A. for Georgia
ABC’s long-running singing show is shifting production to the Atlanta area as states fight harder for TV work.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m