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Dec 22 2025WEATHER

California's Holiday Deluge: A State Under Water

California is in for a wet holiday season, with heavy rain and flooding causing chaos across the state. The situation has already turned deadly, with one person losing their life in Redding due to the extreme weather. The city's mayor confirmed the tragic news, mentioning that emergency services are

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Dec 22 2025WEATHER

California's Wet Christmas: Floods and Snow on the Menu

California is in for a soggy Christmas this year. Heavy rain and snow have already soaked the northern parts of the state. More is on the way. Flood watches are in place until Friday. Rainfall totals could hit 200-300mm in some areas. That's a lot of water! Los Angeles might see one of its wettest

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Dec 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Ride-Hailing Growth: What's Really Going On?

California has seen a surge in Tesla's ride-hailing vehicles. Over 1, 655 cars have been added to the fleet since the service started in August. However, the true number might be higher. Here's why: companies don't have to report every new driver they hire. So, the official count might not show the

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Dec 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Washington's Flood Woes: When Politics Threaten Preparedness

Washington state is no stranger to floods, but recent storms have shown just how vulnerable communities can be when vital projects are put on hold. The state had secured millions in federal grants to protect homes and move people away from flood-prone areas. However, the Trump administration's attem

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Dec 20 2025BUSINESS

California's Population: A Slow but Steady Comeback

California is seeing a small but steady rise in population for the third year in a row. The increase is tiny, just 0. 05%, but it's a step forward after the big drop during the pandemic. People are still leaving the state, though. More Californians moved out than moved in from other states. The onl

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

California's Tax Net Casts Wider Than Expected

California's tax authorities have expanded their reach, catching a Delaware-based LLC in their net. The company, Diet Standards LLC, uses Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program. They store inventory in Amazon's California warehouses. From there, Amazon ships orders to customers. The California

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Washington's Coal Plant Conundrum: A Clash of State and Federal Powers

Washington state officials are fuming over a federal order that forces a coal plant to stay open. The Department of Energy, led by President Trump, has told TransAlta to keep running its Centralia coal plant. This goes against a state law that says coal power must stop by the end of the year. The o

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

California's Climate Leadership: A Critical Look

California's climate change efforts are often praised, but are they truly effective? The state's cap and trade program, now called Cap and Invest, has been criticized as a "backdoor tax. " However, it's important to note that this program does cap emissions, reducing them by about 5% each year. Cri

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Dec 16 2025WEATHER

California's Christmas Weather: Rain, Snow, and Potential Chaos

California might see a lot of rain and snow around Christmas. This could cause floods, landslides, and make travel tricky, especially in the mountains. The weather is expected to be driven by atmospheric river storms, which have already caused trouble in the Pacific Northwest. The National Oceanic

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Dec 16 2025SPORTS

Oregon State Ends Blueprint Sports Partnership: What's Next?

Oregon State University has decided to cut ties with Blueprint Sports, ending their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) management deal. This decision came after some controversy and a lot of questions from fans and media. The deal, which was supposed to last until 2026, is now over as of December 8th.

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