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Northern California City reduces police force amid safety concerns
Residents of Alturas, California, are expressing concerns about public safety following a recent City Council decision to reduce the police department’s size.
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California homeownership remains out of reach for most families
The California housing market continues to present significant challenges for potential buyers, with a typical home requiring a minimum annual income of $228,000 to afford.
Tech
California’s proposed wealth tax could cost top billionaires billions
A proposed wealth tax in California, set to be decided in the November midterm elections, could require hundreds of the state’s wealthiest individuals to pay a one-time 5% tax on their net worth…
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Day of the Dead celebrations return amidst ongoing immigration concerns
After a year of cancellations prompted by fears of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity, Henderson, Kentucky, is among several US cities reviving public Día de los Muertos (Day of the…
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California considers mileage-based fees: what drivers need to know
A potential new system for California drivers could involve charges based on the number of miles driven, though location tracking may not be required, according to recent discussions.
Politics
Court restricts Justice Department’s oversight of ballot processing
A federal judge has issued an order preventing the Department of Justice from intimidating or pressuring election workers to halt ballot processing.
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San Diego drug trafficking network busted in large-scale operation
A widespread law enforcement operation targeting a suspected Mexican Mafia-linked drug network in San Diego County resulted in the arrest of 35 individuals and the seizure of illegal substances and…
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California woman blames husband in killing of transgender son-in-law
Shili Chen, 77, is shifting blame to her husband, Shouyong Zhang, 77, in newly filed legal documents related to the September 26th murder of their transgender son-in-law, Jonathan McKinsey, 40…
Health
California doctor sentenced to 15 years for $45 million Medicare fraud
A California physician is headed to prison after being convicted of orchestrating a massive Medicare fraud scheme that allowed her to fund a lavish lifestyle. Violetta Mailyan, 45, of Glendale…
Health
California officials investigate mpox strain following local cases
Health officials are examining a potential shift in mpox transmission patterns after four cases of Clade I mpox were recently identified in Stanislaus County, California. The emergence of this…
Politics
California ballots remain unsegregated after court rejects DOJ request
A federal appeals court has denied a second attempt by the Trump administration to compel California to isolate over 20,000 ballots potentially cast by noncitizens. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of…