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California Bill Proposes 50% Tax on Profits of Private ICE Detention Centers
Assembly Bill 1633 targets private contractors to fund state immigration services
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California Launches Nation’s First Online Tool to Stop Data Brokers From Selling Personal Info
New 'DROP' platform allows residents to opt out of data sales in a single step
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Trump Acts to Limit Corporate Purchases of Single-Family Homes
Executive order limits federal support for corporate home purchases while prioritizing individual buyers
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NASA Artemis II Crewed Moon Mission Set for February Launch Amid Safety Discussion
Four-person crew to attempt record-breaking lunar flyby in first manned flight of moon program
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California Senators Investigate Conditions at State's Largest Immigration Detention Center
Senators Schiff and Padilla point to medical neglect and poor nutrition at California City facility as national detention numbers hit record highs
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Governor Newsom Announces Appointments to Multiple California State Boards and Commissions
Governor Newsom fills roles for medical, water, and public safety boards
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Visalia Unified Releases First Report on Student Achievement and Academic Growth
New data shows gains in English and math as district adopts broader performance measures
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Del Monte Foods to Close Modesto Plant, Cutting 1,800 Jobs
Brand to reunite under single owner following $285 million deal and bankruptcy filing
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California Launches Formal Investigation Into Elon Musk’s xAI Over Deepfake Content
Attorney General Rob Bonta probes Grok AI tool following surge in explicit images created without permission
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California Parole Approval Rates See Significant Decline Since 2018
Digital surveillance and an aging prison population contribute to lower release rates despite more hearings
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Trump Proposes Ban on Large Investment Firms Buying Single-Family Homes
Policy targeting Wall Street landlords creates uncertainty for family-run investment groups
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California Awards $419 Million to Combat Homelessness in Major Regions
New grants for Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco include strict performance requirements and funding for addiction treatment centers
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President Trump Proposes ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ to Cut Costs and Increase Accountability
The proposal seeks to match international drug prices and shift federal financial help directly to individuals
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Medical Organizations Sue to Block Changes to National Vaccine Schedule
Lawsuit claims new CDC guidelines ignore science and create community health risks
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California Lawmakers Advance $10 Billion Housing Bond as Rent Control Measure Fails
Legislators push for construction money while a proposal to lower rent limits stalls in committee
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Ozone Hole Reaches Fifth Smallest Size Since Tracking Began
International efforts continue to heal the Earth's upper atmosphere, with full recovery expected by the 2060s
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KTAAA Board Files Complaint Against State Over Porterville Care Home Conditions
Local officials allege state negligence at Autumn Oaks facility despite 53 complaints over five years
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UCLA Study Links Common Farm Pesticide to Increased Parkinson’s Disease Risk
Study finds high-level exposure more than doubles the risk of developing the brain disorder
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Mark Cuban Questions High MRI Costs and Calls for Healthcare Reform
Entrepreneur highlights price gaps for medical scans and urges Congress to separate insurance and pharmacy firms
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Search Continues for Loose Vervet Monkeys in North St. Louis
Misinformation on social media complicates search for primates in North St. Louis neighborhoods
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SoCalGas Proposes Hydrogen Blending Pilot Program for Orange Cove Natural Gas System
City leaders back $64.3 million experiment while residents raise health concerns in citrus farming community
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Kaweah Health Medical Center Fined $265,125 Following 'Immediate Jeopardy' Safety Investigations
State regulators cite the Visalia hospital for patient care lapses including a death and medical equipment errors
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Federal Health Officials Reduce Routine Childhood Vaccines to 11
Move follows presidential order to match U.S. vaccine list with other countries
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California Implements New Traffic Laws and Automated Speed Camera Program
New pilot program brings automated speed cameras to school zones and high-traffic areas