California
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4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kern County; Tremors Felt in Los Angeles
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Johannesburg, Kern County, on Monday, with residents across Los Angeles reporting tremors.
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California Legislature Approves Major Overhaul of Education Governance
California lawmakers have approved a plan to shift authority from the elected superintendent of public instruction to a governor-appointed education commissioner.
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Paul Pelosi Under Investigation for Alleged Hit-and-Run in Napa County
Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, faces a potential hit-and-run charge following a collision with a parked vehicle in Yountville, California.
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From Singaporean Curry to Silicon Valley Noodles: The Evolution of Asian Comfort Food
Street food traditions in Singapore and California are finding new life through specialized techniques, from clay-pot fish curries to late-night Hunan rice noodles.
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California’s Billionaire Tax Ballot Measure Sparks Deep Healthcare Policy Divide
A November 2026 ballot measure proposing a 5% tax on billionaire assets to fund healthcare faces intense opposition from state leaders and medical groups.
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5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern California
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Redwood Valley, California, on Wednesday, triggering over 650,000 early warning alerts and causing localized power outages.
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California Voters to Decide on $11.25 Billion Affordable Housing Bond
California lawmakers have reached an agreement to place an $11.25 billion housing bond measure on the November ballot, aiming to address the state’s severe housing shortage and rising homeownership costs.
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California Faces Converging Pressures: From Federal Fraud Probes to New Ballot Initiatives
Federal authorities launch broad fraud crackdowns in California while voters prepare for a November ballot measure on rideshare liability, marking a volatile political season.
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San Andreas Fault Reaches Highest Stress Level in 1,000 Years, Study Finds
A new study reveals that the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems are in a ‘critically loaded’ state, marking the highest stress levels in a millennium.
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California Primary Elections Conclude; Vote Counting Underway
California voters have concluded primary elections for governor and state offices, with final results expected by July 10.
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Extreme Heat Grips California Amid Strong El Niño Forecast
Triple-digit temperatures in the Bay Area and a looming strong El Niño event have triggered fire warnings and public health alerts across the U.S.
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Brush Fire Prompts Evacuation Warnings Near Camp Pendleton
A 75-acre brush fire on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton has triggered evacuation warnings for nearby Oceanside neighborhoods and a regional smoke advisory.
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Actor Colman Domingo Sells Downey Home for $2.135 Million
Actor Colman Domingo has successfully sold his midcentury home in Downey, California, for $2.135 million, surpassing the initial asking price.
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Sacramento County Ballot Counting Continues Following Primary Election
Sacramento County election officials have resumed ballot processing following the primary election, with the next results update scheduled for Friday.

