Jill McLaughlin
Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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SoCal Beachgoers Beating the Heat Are Warned: The Water May Not Be Fine
Health officials alert swimmers and surfers to high bacteria levels at several popular spots.
California Law Making Credit Card Companies Track Firearms Sales Goes Into Effect July 1
Gun retailers have until May 2025 to integrate the tracking codes into their sales systems.
Power Shutoff Possible in This Week’s Heat, Northern California Warned
PG&E warns eight counties from wine country north to Shasta that wind and heat could force an outage to lower fire risk.
California to Help 1,700 First-Generation Homebuyers With Down Payments
Those who receive assistance have 90 days to find a home.
Got Ice? California’s Fourth of July Heat Wave Will Be a Triple-Digit Test
The year’s highest temps are expected in the central valley and Southern California, with a possible 110 in the desert.
Plant Burgers Bomb With McDonald’s Fans, but the $5 Meal Is a Smash
After failing in San Francisco and Dallas, the plant-based burgers will stay off the menu, said the company president. The bargain meal is another story.
‘You Pulled Over the Wrong Person,’ Gascón’s Chief of Staff Told Arresting Officer
Joseph Iniguez was a passenger in a car pulled over in Azusa in 2021. He was arrested but later sued and settled for $10,000.
Hilton to Close Oakland Airport Hotel, Another Blow to City’s Business District
The 360-room hotel, a 60-year mainstay, will close Aug. 28, joining a growing number of businesses leaving the area.
West Hollywood Mandates Plant-Based Foods Only at City-Sponsored Events
Under the new policy, anyone who prefers to eat meat at such events must make a special request beforehand.
Hollywood Union Reaches Tentative Agreement With Major Studios, Avoids Strike
The deal, which includes raises, health benefits, and protections from artificial intelligence, would avert another industry strike.
