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Federal court upholds California law to ban gun shows at county fairs
Tuesday’s decision bans gun shows at county fairgrounds on state-owned lands.
June 12, 2024
Calif. Republicans warn against “poison pill” amendments aimed at blocking reform to Prop. 47
An initiative to repeal parts of Proposition 47 qualified for the November ballot on Tuesday, but Democrats are pushing through legislation to potentially kill it.
June 11, 2024
Protesters arrested at UCLA for attempting to set up another encampment
UCLA Police prevented protesters from pitching tents on campus after the sprawling encampment last month led to violence.
June 11, 2024
UC Berkeley wins battle to build housing at People’s Park
The famous park will now be used for housing after a lengthy legal battle.
June 7, 2024
Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford
Protestors occupied and vandalized buildings at Stanford.
June 6, 2024
State audit: Caltrans failed to conduct inspections, leading to Interstate 10 fire
Caltrans could have done more to prevent the fire, according to the California State Auditor.
June 6, 2024
Calif. bill to yank Amazon, e-commerce tax revenue from Valley communities fails
The bill, which would have allocated local taxes to the location of the buyer rather than where the product is being sent, would drastically undercut e-commerce heavy communities like Fresno and Visalia.
June 4, 2024
Save Mart fined $1.6 million for selling expired products
The grocer was allegedly selling medications, baby food and infant formula that were beyond their use by dates.
June 3, 2024
Corral Fire 75 percent contained after burning over 20 square miles
The largest wildfire in California this year has destroyed a home and injured firefighters.
June 3, 2024
Four arrested in $1.5 million California jewelry theft operation
Kern County jewelry stores were targeted by the thieves.
May 31, 2024