Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

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Election|News|Political

Walz launches 5-state fundraising blitz in LA, warns Trump will wage 'war' on working people

Kicking off a five-state fundraising swing, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz warned a second administration under Donald Trump would wage “war” on working people while threatening Medicare and Social Security

Walz launches 5-state fundraising blitz in LA, warns Trump will wage 'war' on working people
Americas|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Takeaways from AP's story on inefficient tech slowing efforts to get homeless people off the streets

Los Angeles is the nation's epicenter of homelessness, where more than 45,000 people live in weather-beaten tent encampments and rusting RVs

Takeaways from AP's story on inefficient tech slowing efforts to get homeless people off the streets
Environment|News|Political

California lawsuit says oil giants deceived public on climate, seeks funds for storm damage

The state of California has filed a lawsuit against some of the world's largest oil and gas companies, claiming they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels blamed for climate change-related storms and wildfires that caused billions of dollars in damage

California lawsuit says oil giants deceived public on climate, seeks funds for storm damage
Economy|Environment

California legislators break with Gov. Newsom over loan to keep state's last nuclear plant running

The California Legislature is signaling that it could cancel a $400 million loan payment to help finance a longer lifespan for the state’s last nuclear power plant

California legislators break with Gov. Newsom over loan to keep state's last nuclear plant running
Political

Katie Porter's star dims in failed US Senate bid, leaving the Californian facing an uncertain future

U.S. Rep. Katie Porter faces an uncertain future after being trounced in California's U.S. Senate race

Katie Porter's star dims in failed US Senate bid, leaving the Californian facing an uncertain future
Political

Nikki Haley hunts for California votes, shrugs off snub in Nevada presidential primary

Nikki Haley is looking for votes in California after suffering a symbolic snub in Nevada's primary

Nikki Haley hunts for California votes, shrugs off snub in Nevada presidential primary
Political

California, a liberal bastion, may give Donald Trump an unlikely boost in 2024

Donald Trump lost heavily Democratic California by over 5 million votes in the 2020 election

California, a liberal bastion, may give Donald Trump an unlikely boost in 2024
Political|Sports

California’s Senate primary could fell two prominent Democrats and elevate Republican Steve Garvey

California’s Senate race was expected to be a three-way Democratic prizefight this year

California’s Senate primary could fell two prominent Democrats and elevate Republican Steve Garvey
Political|Sports

Former baseball MVP Steve Garvey joins California US Senate race, gives GOP ballot dash of celebrity

Former baseball MVP Steve Garvey is joining the race to succeed the late California Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Former baseball MVP Steve Garvey joins California US Senate race, gives GOP ballot dash of celebrity
News|Political

California lawmaker Vince Fong wins special election to finish ousted House Speaker McCarthy’s term

A Republican California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump has won a special election to complete the remainder of the term of deposed former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which runs through January

California lawmaker Vince Fong wins special election to finish ousted House Speaker McCarthy’s term
News|World

Two months to count election ballots? California's long tallies turn election day into weeks, months

Nearly two months after the election, a recount settled the outcome in a Northern California U.S. House primary contest

Two months to count election ballots? California's long tallies turn election day into weeks, months
Health|News|Opinion

New era for pot regulation leaves old problem: Many cannabis companies can't find a bank

The Biden administration’s move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous but still controlled drug was hailed as a monumental step in reshaping national policy

New era for pot regulation leaves old problem: Many cannabis companies can't find a bank
Business|Environment|News|Political

Lawsuit challenges $1 billion in federal funding to sustain California's last nuclear power plant

An environmental group is challenging the U.S. Energy Department's decision to award over $1 billion to help keep California’s last nuclear power plant running beyond 2025

Lawsuit challenges $1 billion in federal funding to sustain California's last nuclear power plant
News|Political

Former baseball star Garvey faces Democratic Rep. Schiff, and long odds, for California Senate seat

Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey has secured a U.S. Senate showdown with Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff on a shoestring budget and with a light campaign schedule

Former baseball star Garvey faces Democratic Rep. Schiff, and long odds, for California Senate seat
News|Political

California Senate race: Democrats aim to block Republican from contest to fill Feinstein's seat

Several prominent Democratic House members are jostling to fend off Republican former baseball great Steve Garvey in the fight for the U.S. Senate seat once held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein

California Senate race: Democrats aim to block Republican from contest to fill Feinstein's seat
News|Political

Democratic infighting roils California swing districts that could be key to US House control

Democratic infighting is rattling elections in swing congressional districts in California that could be key to helping determine control of the U.S. House

Democratic infighting roils California swing districts that could be key to US House control
News|Political|Sports

Prominent Democrats duel ex-baseball star Garvey for Feinstein's US Senate seat in California

A trio of prominent California Democrats is dueling with Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey for the U.S. Senate seat once held by the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Prominent Democrats duel ex-baseball star Garvey for Feinstein's US Senate seat in California
News|Political

Who will run the US House in 2025? Once again, control could tip on California swing districts

Heavily Democratic California might appear an unlikely national battleground

Who will run the US House in 2025? Once again, control could tip on California swing districts
News|Political

Homeless numbers in Los Angeles could surge again, even as thousands move to temporary shelter

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has moved over 21,000 homeless people into temporary shelter in the last year

Homeless numbers in Los Angeles could surge again, even as thousands move to temporary shelter
Business|News|Political

Disputes over safety, cost swirl a year after California OK'd plan to keep last nuke plant running

More than a year after California endorsed a proposal to extend the lifespan of its last nuclear power plant, disputes continue to swirl about potential safety risks and future costs tied to the decades-old reactors

Disputes over safety, cost swirl a year after California OK'd plan to keep last nuke plant running
News|Political|Sports

California's Newsom plays hardball in China, collides with student during schoolyard basketball game

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent trip to China was highlighted by a surprise meeting with leader Xi Jinping

California's Newsom plays hardball in China, collides with student during schoolyard basketball game
News|Political

Newly appointed California Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek election to a full term in 2024

Newly appointed California Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek election to a full term in 2024

Newly appointed California Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek election to a full term in 2024
News|Political

To run or not to run? New California senator faces tough decision on whether to enter 2024 campaign

California's newly appointed U.S. senator is facing a risky decision: whether or not to enter the 2024 race for her seat that already is crowded with candidates

To run or not to run? New California senator faces tough decision on whether to enter 2024 campaign
News|Political

California governor names Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to Feinstein Senate seat

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has named Democratic strategist and Kamala Harris 2020 presidential campaign adviser Laphonza Butler to fill the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by Sen. Dianne Feinstein's death

California governor names Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to Feinstein Senate seat
Environment|News

Environmental groups urge regulators to shut down California reactor over safety, testing concerns

Environmental groups are calling on federal regulators to immediately shut down one of two reactors at California’s last nuclear power plant

Environmental groups urge regulators to shut down California reactor over safety, testing concerns

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