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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

How Ranked Choice Voting Could Shake Up California's Political Scene

California's political landscape might look quite different if ranked choice voting became the norm. This system, where voters rank candidates by preference, has already made waves in places like New York City. In the recent mayoral race, a lesser-known candidate, Zohran Mamdani, beat a well-establi

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Jul 14 2025HEALTH

Cool Homes, Hot Truths: How Air Conditioning and Social Factors Shape Health in California

In California, the presence of air conditioning (AC) in homes plays a significant role in health outcomes during hot weather. Researchers have looked at data from 27 cities and found that having AC can lower the risk of heat-related hospital visits. However, it does not completely eliminate the dang

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

How Ranked-Choice Voting Could Shake Up California's Political Scene

Ranked-choice voting is making waves in some U. S. cities, and California might be next. This voting method lets people rank candidates by preference, instead of just picking one. If no one gets more than half the votes, the candidate with the fewest first-choice votes is dropped, and their supporte

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

California's Stand on Transgender Athletes: A Clash of Fairness and Equality

California is making waves by standing firm on its policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports. The state recently turned down a proposal from the federal government to bar transgender-identifying biological males from these competitions. This move has sparked a heated debate a

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

California's Crime Numbers: A Closer Look at Newsom's Claims

California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, has been using crime statistics to defend the state's reputation. He often highlights that California's homicide rate is lower than some other states, like Missouri. However, this comparison is misleading. Missouri's high homicide rate is largely due to St. Louis

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Fair Play or Foul? The Debate Over Trans Athletes in California

California is in hot water with the federal government over its stance on transgender athletes in school sports. The U. S. Department of Education has accused the state of violating the civil rights of female students by allowing transgender athletes to compete according to their gender identity. Th

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

California in a Tight Spot Over Trans Athletes and Title IX

California is in hot water with the federal government. The U. S. Department of Education says the state broke Title IX rules by letting transgender girls compete in female sports. They want California to change its ways or face serious consequences, like losing federal funding. The issue started w

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Jun 24 2025HEALTH

Healthcare on the Chopping Block: California's Fight to Protect Medi-Cal

California's Democrats and healthcare experts are up in arms about a new Republican plan. They say it could slash Medicaid funding, leaving millions without care. This isn't just about numbers. It's about real people, real lives, and real consequences. At the center of the storm is a bill nicknamed

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Jun 22 2025POLITICS

A Political Slip-Up or a Racist Remark?

The political atmosphere in the United States has been tense, especially when it comes to immigration. Recently, Vice President JD Vance made a controversial comment during a visit to Los Angeles. He referred to Senator Alex Padilla as "Jose. " This was not a simple mistake. It was a deliberate atte

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Jun 21 2025POLITICS

Who's in Charge? The National Guard Showdown in Los Angeles

The National Guard's role in Los Angeles has sparked a heated debate. A federal judge recently questioned whether their deployment violates a key law. This law, known as the Posse Comitatus Act, stops the military from acting like police on American soil. The judge's question came during a court hea

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