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Dec 04 2024CRIME

Shipping Mishaps: A Chinese Man's Hidden Weapon Trade

Shenghua Wen wasn't just any tourist in Southern California. This 41-year-old from China was up to something illegal. He overstayed his student visa and got caught sending a peculiar cargo: guns and ammunition. Authorities found out he was shipping these from the Port of Long Beach to North Korea. S

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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

California Lawmakers: Tackling Costs and Trump's Policies

As the new legislative session starts in California, leaders like Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas are gearing up to address affordability issues that have been bothering voters. They plan to do this by building more housing, making energy cheaper, and improvin

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Nov 30 2024HEALTH

Raw Milk Suspended: Is Bird Flu the Culprit?

In a surprising move, California's agriculture department halted the distribution of Raw Farm's raw dairy products. This decision came after tests showed that some cows might have bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain. Despite this, already-sold products can still be bought in stores. When the vir

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Nov 26 2024BUSINESS

California's Electric Car Shift: A New Strategy

In a surprising move, California Governor Gavin Newsom is giving electric car buyers a boost – but with a twist. He's brought back a cash incentive program, aiming to make clean cars more affordable for everyone. However, there's a catch: Tesla, a big name in the electric vehicle world, isn't invite

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

California's Plan to Counter Trump's EV Tax Credit Cuts

Imagine this: California Governor Gavin Newsom has a plan up his sleeve if President-elect Donald Trump ousts a federal tax credit for electric vehicles. He's talking about restarting the state's Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, which has previously offered financial incentives on over 590, 000 vehicle

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

California Sounds Alarm: Bird Flu in Raw Milk

Here's a puzzle for you: what happens when bird flu hits dairy cows? Well, it turns out that their milk can become a hotspot for the virus. This isn't just some imaginary scenario; it's happening in California right now. Health officials have found bird flu—specifically the H5N1 strain—in a batch of

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Nov 26 2024CRIME

The Impact of Prop 47 on Santa Monica's Crime Rate

Let's talk about a big change in Santa Monica, California. In 2014, a law called Proposition 47 was passed. This law changed how some crimes are punished. Before Prop 47, certain crimes like theft and drug possession were felonies. After Prop 47, these crimes became misdemeanors, meaning the punishm

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Raw Milk Alert: Bird Flu Found, But What's the Risk?

Bird flu has been detected in raw milk from a dairy in California. Officials found the virus in a sample bought from a store. They asked stores to pull the milk off shelves. Experts think drinking infected milk could be risky, but there's no proof it makes people sick. The dairy issued a recall. So

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Deadly Listeria Outbreak: What You Need to Know

A recent outbreak of listeria, a serious foodborne illness, has led to the death of a California infant and sickened ten other people. The source of the outbreak has been traced back to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products from Yu Shang Food, Inc. , based in South Carolina. These products, includi

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

The Shift Away from Progressive Politics in California

Former Democratic donor Allison Huynh has seen a big change in California politics. She thinks that voters are turning against progressive policies. Huynh used to give money to the Democratic Party, but she's now unhappy with how they handle big city issues like in San Francisco. She thinks liberals

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