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Trump’s new conditions on DEI, immigration could cut off states’ wildfire funding
Forestry veterans say the new conditions have created an impasse with some Democratic-led states.
Judge releases note that cellmate says he found after Jeffrey Epstein’s suspected suicide try
A judge released the note Wednesday after The New York Times petitioned last week to unseal it and other documents in a case involving the cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione.
Justice Department can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia’s Fulton County, judge rules
Lawyers for the county had argued that the ballots and other election materials should be returned because the seizure was improper and unconstitutional.
Feds, LA police target MacArthur Park drug dealers in major bust, arresting 18 suspects and seizing fentanyl, other narcotics
Federal officials will continue monitoring the area and could conduct further operations, officials said.
California governor candidates spar over immigration, taxes and more in CNN debate
It didn't take long Tuesday night before Rep. Katie Porter quipped, "Boys, enough with the bickering." But soon enough, she joined the fray as well.
New poll on California governor’s race shows Xavier Becerra catching up with Steve Hilton
Polls from California Democratic Party show support for Becerra has surged from 4% to 18% of likely voters in just over one month.
What to expect from the California governor race in 2026?
While the campaign certainly hasn't lacked candidates, it has been missing star power. Could that change in the election year?
JSerra softball tops Orange Lutheran again for share of first place
Liliana Escobar pitches a three-hitter with 13 strikeouts to help JSerra tie Orange Lutheran atop the Trinity League standings.
Mater Dei’s Gianna Kenrick, San Juan Hills’ Braeden Valenzuela win CIF-SS diving titles
Kenrick and Valenzuela are seeded first in the boys and girls qualifying meets Tuesday for the CIF State championships.
Nick’s Restaurant to open new concept at River Street Marketplace
A new anchor tenant with a big name is set to open a brand new idea inside the indoor-outdoor complex.