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Politics · United StatesNewsom blames Trump for housing costs; chart shows rise under Biden
California Governor Gavin Newsom shared a chart on X blaming former President Donald Trump for high housing costs. However, critics pointed out that the most significant increase on the chart occurred during the Biden administration.
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Newsom signs privacy law; faces lawsuit threat over fraud probe rules
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law creating privacy protections for immigration support services providers. Republican Assemblyman Carl DeMaio plans to sue, claiming the law criminalizes citizen journalism and shields fraud. Newsom's office denies this, calling the claims conspiracy theories.
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Politics · United StatesHonduran National Charged with Voter Registration Fraud in California
A Honduran national, Darwin Jonathan Rivera Flores, has been arrested and federally charged with two felonies in California for allegedly registering to vote while falsely claiming U.S. citizenship. Prosecutors state this is the first arrest in a broader election fraud crackdown.
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Politics · United StatesNewsom signs bill to shield immigration non-profit workers
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2624, expanding California's Safe at Home program to include immigration non-profit providers. The bill, nicknamed the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' by opponents, aims to protect these workers from doxxing and harassment.
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia craft distillers lose delivery rights as lobbying blocks extension
California lawmakers are unlikely to extend temporary rules allowing craft distillers to ship spirits directly to customers, after lobbying by the wine industry, Teamsters and alcohol distributors. The groups spent over $1 million this year to block the measure, which expires at year-end.
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California Republicans replace Heath Flora with Alexandra Macedo as Assembly leader
California Assembly Republicans voted to remove Heath Flora as their leader on 3 August 2026, replacing him with Alexandra Macedo, a first-term Assemblymember from Tulare. Reports attribute Flora’s ouster to internal disagreements over tax votes and leadership style.
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