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Gov. Newsom, California lawmakers reach a deal on state’s $350B budget. A quick snapshot of what that entails
Democratic leadership heralded the plan as ensuring there is no deficit this year or next.
Daily News, other outlets, allege Microsoft urged Open AI to steal journalists’ work
The news organizations say Microsoft “expressly” encouraged ChatGPT users to republish reporting by journalists.
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Orange County’s election results in the 2026 California primary are official
And a new study suggests California should look to Orange County for tips to speed up the vote counting process.
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Newsom urges a national ‘billionaires’ tax’ while fighting one in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a national billionaires’ tax and public AI equity fund while opposing a state-level ballot measure.
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Dad upset Jonathan Rinderknecht still in jail after jury heavily leaned to acquittal in case about Palisades fire
“It feels like the government is taking him as a scapegoat," says a brother of the defendant.
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Sheriff’s office investigates mass graves at California animal rescue facility
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office investigators recovered the remains of at least 117 dogs during a second search warrant operation at Miranda’s Rescue this week.
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Fireworks killed her 8-year-old daughter. But mom says, ‘I’m not pushing for any charges’
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said this week that the case remains under review for potential homicide charges.
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A Nickelodeon hotel makes its way through red tape, again, in Garden Grove
Plans for a Nickelodeon Hotel & Resort for the City of Garden Grove span back over a decade.
California appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction, but says he must be resentenced
An appeals court upheld Harvey Weinstein’s California rape conviction, but ordered a resentencing. He remains imprisoned for New York charges.
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California Legislature’s budget plan includes ‘worthwhile investment’ in K-12 program for families new to US
The $350 million included in the legislature's budget plan would fund the program through 2032.