CALIFORNIA

Oct 19 2024POLITICS

SpaceX Battles California Over Rocket Launches: Politics or Protection?

Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, claiming the regulator blocked more rocket launches due to Musk's political views. The commission, which oversees coastal development, voted against increasing launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base. SpaceX alleges th

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Workers' Wages: Why California Needs a Minimum Wage Boost

California is expensive, and making ends meet as a low-wage worker is tough. Victor Moreno, an advocate at The Street Level Health Project, has seen firsthand how hard it is. He's worked in the food industry for years and knows the struggles of his coworkers. They can't afford the basics with their

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Oct 17 2024HEALTH

California’s Health Care Workers Get a Big Pay Boost

Starting this Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of low-paid health care workers in California will see a significant increase in their wages. The state has introduced a new law that will gradually raise their pay to at least $25 an hour over the next decade. Workers at smaller, independent health fac

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Oct 16 2024HEALTH

Bird Flu in California: New Cases and Concerns

California, the nation's top dairy producer, is grappling with an increase in bird flu cases. Five more suspected cases were reported, adding to the six already confirmed by the California Department of Public Health. Experts are worried because the H5N1 virus, known as bird flu, has been spreading

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Gas Bill from California: What Does It Mean for Arizona?

California recently passed a law aiming to stabilize gas prices. But Arizona might face higher prices due to this new rule. The law gives California power to require refineries to keep extra fuel. This is meant to prevent sudden price spikes when refineries shut down for maintenance. Arizona's Gover

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

Man with Illegal Guns Near Trump Rally: No Immediate Danger

On Saturday, a man was taken into custody near a Donald Trump campaign rally in California. Authorities found him with a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine, which are all illegal in the state. The man, identified as Vem Miller, was able to get through the first security perimete

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Oct 14 2024CRIME

Cannabis Crime Ring: Early Plea Deals Lead to Jail Time

Last week, a handful of men involved in a massive cannabis theft ring pleaded guilty in Santa Cruz County. The case, dubbed "Operation Sticky Fingers" by the California Attorney General's Office, saw 24 people charged across nine counties. Over nine months, these individuals were accused of breaking

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Oct 14 2024SCIENCE

Space Shuttle Endeavour's New Home Reaches Peak Height

The California Science Center is celebrating a big achievement: the new home for space shuttle Endeavour has hit a new high! On Thursday, three steel beams were raised nearly 200 feet in the air to top off the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. This puts the center closer to its goal of being finis

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Oct 13 2024POLITICS

Trump Rallies in Coachella: A Call to Save California

Former President Donald Trump made a bold appearance at a massive rally in Coachella, California, on Saturday. The event was held outdoors under scorching temperatures, with many supporters braving the heat. Trump took the stage to criticize California's liberal leaders and pitch his vision for the

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Oct 13 2024POLITICS

Trump's Surprise Stop in Coachella: A Strategic Play

Why would a former president, seeking re-election, visit a state where he's almost guaranteed to lose? That's the question on many minds as Donald Trump heads to Coachella, California. This desert city, known for its music festival, might not seem like an obvious choice for a campaign stop. But ther

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