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Medi‑Cal Spending at ‘All‑Time High,’ LAO Gives Recommendations to California Lawmakers
Budget estimates for the upcoming 2026–2027 fiscal year propose $222 billion in total funds for Medi-Cal, a 13.1 percent increase from the current year.
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San Francisco Mayor Lurie’s Security Involved in Physical Altercation in Tenderloin Neighborhood
The officers had non-life-threatening injuries and were treated by paramedics at the scene, the San Francisco Police Department said.
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Rep. Darrell Issa Ends Reelection Bid After California Redistricting
His decision comes four months after his congressional district was redrawn to favor Democrats.
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Pop Star Britney Spears Booked, Released After DUI Arrest in Southern California
The ‘Princess of Pop’ is scheduled to appear in Ventura County Superior court on May 4.
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Costco to Open 5 More Warehouse Stores Before Summer
New stores are coming to California, Texas, and Utah.
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USDA Recalls Fried Rice, Ramen Frozen Products After Glass Found Inside
Customers can get full refunds for returned items at most stores.
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Social Media Is Changing Children’s Brains, Expert Testifies in Trial
In a historic tech trial, an expert said social media addiction has the same impact on the brain as substance disorders.
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Californians Expected to Decide on Voter ID in November
More than 1.3 million signatures have been collected—more than enough to see the initiative added to the statewide ballot in the November election.
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Iran War Could Add to California’s Rising Gas Prices
Consumers could pay even higher prices at the pump if the conflict continues.
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Supreme Court Blocks California Policy Concealing Gender Identity Changes From Parents
Parents and teachers had asked the high court to rule on the case after a federal appeals court had reinstated the state policy.
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1st of 5 Houses in California’s First 3D-Printed Community Completed, Available for Sale
4DIFY, the company behind the project, is planning to create five of these 3D-printed houses to form a small neighborhood in the town of Olivehurst.
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From Homeless to CEO: Cameron Chell’s Remarkable Return With Draganfly
Chell hit rock bottom but found his way back to a successful entrepreneurial career.
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Young Plaintiff Testifies in Landmark Trial to Determine If Social Media Tries to Addict Youths
The young woman known as K.G.M. gives a face to a generational mental health crisis that has accompanied the rise of social media.
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Netflix Abandons Warner Bros. Bid; Paramount Set to Take Over
The deal was no longer ‘financially attractive,’ Netflix executives said.
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FBI Hazmat Team Investigates California Home After Suspicious Items Reported
An Irvine home in an exclusive gated community is under investigation by federal agents.
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Singer D4vd Is ‘Target’ in Investigation of Killing of Girl Whose Body Was Found in Car in Hollywood
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Chinese Illegal Alien Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly
The defendant collected more than $500,000 in cash and gold from victims while acting as a courier, prosecutors said.
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FBI Raids Home, Office of Los Angeles Schools Superintendent
Federal authorities did not disclose details about the court-authorized search.
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Medi‑Cal Spending at ‘All‑Time High,’ LAO Gives Recommendations to California Lawmakers
Budget estimates for the upcoming 2026–2027 fiscal year propose $222 billion in total funds for Medi-Cal, a 13.1 percent increase from the current year.
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San Francisco Mayor Lurie’s Security Involved in Physical Altercation in Tenderloin Neighborhood
The officers had non-life-threatening injuries and were treated by paramedics at the scene, the San Francisco Police Department said.
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Rep. Darrell Issa Ends Reelection Bid After California Redistricting
His decision comes four months after his congressional district was redrawn to favor Democrats.
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Pop Star Britney Spears Booked, Released After DUI Arrest in Southern California
The ‘Princess of Pop’ is scheduled to appear in Ventura County Superior court on May 4.
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Costco to Open 5 More Warehouse Stores Before Summer
New stores are coming to California, Texas, and Utah.
|
USDA Recalls Fried Rice, Ramen Frozen Products After Glass Found Inside
Customers can get full refunds for returned items at most stores.
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Social Media Is Changing Children’s Brains, Expert Testifies in Trial
In a historic tech trial, an expert said social media addiction has the same impact on the brain as substance disorders.
|
Californians Expected to Decide on Voter ID in November
More than 1.3 million signatures have been collected—more than enough to see the initiative added to the statewide ballot in the November election.
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Iran War Could Add to California’s Rising Gas Prices
Consumers could pay even higher prices at the pump if the conflict continues.
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Supreme Court Blocks California Policy Concealing Gender Identity Changes From Parents
Parents and teachers had asked the high court to rule on the case after a federal appeals court had reinstated the state policy.
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1st of 5 Houses in California’s First 3D-Printed Community Completed, Available for Sale
4DIFY, the company behind the project, is planning to create five of these 3D-printed houses to form a small neighborhood in the town of Olivehurst.
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From Homeless to CEO: Cameron Chell’s Remarkable Return With Draganfly
Chell hit rock bottom but found his way back to a successful entrepreneurial career.
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Young Plaintiff Testifies in Landmark Trial to Determine If Social Media Tries to Addict Youths
The young woman known as K.G.M. gives a face to a generational mental health crisis that has accompanied the rise of social media.
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Netflix Abandons Warner Bros. Bid; Paramount Set to Take Over
The deal was no longer ‘financially attractive,’ Netflix executives said.
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FBI Hazmat Team Investigates California Home After Suspicious Items Reported
An Irvine home in an exclusive gated community is under investigation by federal agents.
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Singer D4vd Is ‘Target’ in Investigation of Killing of Girl Whose Body Was Found in Car in Hollywood
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Chinese Illegal Alien Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly
The defendant collected more than $500,000 in cash and gold from victims while acting as a courier, prosecutors said.
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FBI Raids Home, Office of Los Angeles Schools Superintendent
Federal authorities did not disclose details about the court-authorized search.
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