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Jun 20 2026HEALTH

Measles concerns grow as World Cup visitors arrive in California

California is seeing a rise in measles cases just as thousands of soccer fans flood the state for the World Cup. A traveler from Hong Kong carrying the virus passed through Los Angeles International Airport on June 11, possibly exposing others to measles. That same week, another infected person trav

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

Why California’s governors keep being Catholic

California often gets labeled as the most progressive state in America, full of tech billionaires and Hollywood dreams. But look closer and you’ll notice something odd: nearly every governor in recent decades has been Catholic. Five in a row, to be exact. That streak isn’t just a coincidence. The st

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

California budget plan gets mixed reviews as new costs loom

California politicians recently approved a huge $356 billion spending plan that’s now waiting for the governor’s final okay. To pay for it, they’re adding three new tax ideas that could hit wallets soon. One plan extends a tax on health care providers that normally brings in money for Medi-Cal, but

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Jun 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why can driverless cars drive cities but not farms?

California first put rules in place for farm vehicles back in 1977, long before smartphones existed, let alone robots that could steer a tractor. Today’s farms use smart tools like AI cameras and GPS maps to grow food more carefully and cheaply. But those same farms are stuck with an old rule that s

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Jun 14 2026BUSINESS

When Big Mergers Get Messy: The Fight Over a $111 Billion Hollywood Deal

California isn’t ready to let this mega-merger sail through smoothly. Even though federal regulators gave the green light to the Warner Bros. and Paramount Skydance union, state officials are digging deeper. The California Attorney General’s office just signaled it’s not backing down, hinting the de

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

California’s tax vote: Should high earners keep paying more for schools?

California voters will soon decide if wealthy residents should keep paying extra taxes to fund public schools. Enough signatures have been gathered to put the question on the November ballot. The proposal would lock in higher tax rates for top earners, originally approved in 2012 and extended in 201

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

Riding smart: Why e-bikes and scooters need traffic flow

Florida’s roads often feel like a free-for-all, especially when it comes to newer modes of transport. E-bikes and scooters are popping up everywhere, but many riders seem to forget a basic rule: direction matters. Whether on sidewalks or streets, moving against traffic is a recipe for danger. Driver

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

How Florida’s Congressional Map Stayed Redrawn – And What It Means for Elections

Florida voters will face a new set of congressional districts this November after the state Supreme Court chose not to block Republican-drawn changes. The court decided it couldn’t interfere while a legal challenge is still moving through a lower court. That means candidates still have time to file

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Jun 10 2026POLITICS

California’s Race Heats Up: Who Will Run the State Next?

California just picked its two main candidates for governor in a messy, multi-day vote count. Steve Hilton, a British ex-TV pundit backed by Donald Trump, and Xavier Becerra, a seasoned Democratic insider who once worked for Joe Biden, are heading to the November showdown. The surprise here? A self-

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Jun 09 2026EDUCATION

Money Basics Now Part of California High School Plans

California will soon ask every high schooler to take a money management class before walking out with a diploma. The state wants teens to leave school knowing how to open a bank account, handle credit cards, and spot risky loans. Three years ago, some schools jumped ahead. Fresno Unified put the cla

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