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Paul Pelosi gets 6-month driving ban for hit-and-run
Paul Pelosi has been banned from driving for six months after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge. The incident occurred in July when he struck an unoccupied parked vehicle in Yountville, California.
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Politics · United StatesNewsom threatens to arrest federal agents interfering with California elections
California Governor Gavin Newsom has threatened to arrest and prosecute federal agents and others who interfere with the state's elections. The move comes after ICE warned it would pursue individuals who vote illegally.
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Politics · United StatesVoter ID Measures on November Ballots Across Three States
Voter identification measures are appearing on midterm election ballots in California, Colorado, and Nevada. These proposals aim to introduce requirements for driver's licenses or partial Social Security numbers on mail-in ballots, alongside existing in-person ID rules.
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia state workers to strike; Union leader Anica Walls calls for calm
Tens of thousands of California state employees will walk out on Wednesday in a one‑day strike, the first statewide action by SEIU Local 1000 in its 44‑year history. The protest targets bad‑faith bargaining by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration and could disrupt DMV, unemployment and park services.
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Business & Economy · United StatesCalifornia billionaire tax may yield less revenue, study says
A proposed California tax on billionaires could generate substantially less revenue than anticipated, according to Stanford economists. The study suggests that wealth migration among billionaires may offset the tax's benefits, potentially leading to a net loss in state income tax revenue.
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Politics · United StatesNewsom signs California bill requiring corporate slavery disclosures
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law requiring large corporations to disclose historical ties to slavery. The bill, Assembly Bill 2599, mandates sworn affidavits detailing slavery-era transactions by January 2029, with activists calling it a significant step for corporate accountability.
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Politics · United StatesNewsom directs threat monitoring after Trump Iran comments
California Governor Gavin Newsom has directed the State Threat Assessment Center to monitor potential threats following comments made by former President Donald Trump. Trump suggested Iran could target Los Angeles and San Diego.
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia voters to decide on $7.5bn science research bond
California voters will decide in March 2028 whether to fund a $7.5 billion bond measure to create the California Foundation for Science and Health Research. The agency would provide grants and loans for projects in public health, climate science, and agriculture.
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia Governor Newsom Signs Laws Protecting Workers From AI
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed new laws aimed at protecting workers from artificial intelligence risks. The legislation bans the use of AI to predict a worker's emotional state using biometric data and requires employers to notify staff about AI-driven mass layoffs.
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia bans police use of shock gloves
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law prohibiting law enforcement officers from using shock gloves. The ban is set to take effect next year and will remain in place until 2030, following a period where ICE awarded a contract for such devices.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesCalifornia Manhunt Underway for Derek Spencer, Wanted for Felonies
A manhunt is underway in Placer County, California, for Derek Spencer, 44, who is wanted for multiple felonies including pointing a firearm at people. Residents were advised to shelter in place as authorities searched for the armed and dangerous suspect.
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Business & Economy · United StatesParamount and California AG Discuss $1.5 Billion Investment
Paramount Global and California's attorney general have discussed potential concessions as part of settlement talks. These discussions reportedly include a $1.5 billion investment in production within the state, as detailed by The Wall Street Journal.
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Politics · United StatesNewsom signs 13 bills to protect California elections
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 13 election-protection bills on Saturday. The legislation aims to prevent interference in the state's midterm elections by creating new felony offenses for actions such as seizing ballots or directing interference with mail-in vote delivery.
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Politics · United StatesParamount threatens California exit amid merger lawsuit
Paramount has threatened to leave California since July, when the state sued to block its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is taking the threat seriously, while California's Attorney General Rob Bonta calls it blackmail.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Against California Transgender Sports Policy
A federal judge dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit challenging California's policies on transgender athletes. The judge ruled the DOJ did not give California adequate prior notice before threatening to withhold $44 billion in education funds. The DOJ is reviewing an appeal.
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