DOJ official fact-checks California Democrat after he falsely claims ICE mask ban is in effect

Federal lawsuit delays California mask ban enforcement against ICE officers as DOJ official disputes Senator Scott Wiener's claims that the act took effect Jan. 1.

California braces for extreme King Tides and coastal flooding

King Tides and a Pacific storm could bring flooding to California’s coast. Here’s what to know, safety tips, and how to join the King Tides Project.

Bill Ackman slams California wealth tax as ‘expropriation’ of private property

Bill Ackman slams California's proposed billionaire wealth tax as "expropriation of private property" as tech moguls reportedly consider leaving the state.

California rolls out sweeping new laws for 2026, from cellphone limits in schools to a ban on cat declawing

A slew of new laws in California have gone into effect, including a ban on law enforcement officers wearing masks, cuts to the cost of insulin and a requirement for landlords to provide refrigerators.

Swalwell threatens to revoke driver's licenses of masked ICE agents operating in California

Rep. Eric Swalwell promised to revoke driving licenses of masked ICE agents if elected California governor, sparking federal-state immigration clash.
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Weary of Data Brokers? California Site Offers One-Stop Opt Out for 500+ Services

The Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) will force registered data brokers to delete your personal data upon request. It's currently facing some tech snafus, though.

From timber wars to cannabis crash: Scotia’s battle to survive as California’s last company town

The redwood wars are long over. Pacific Lumber is no more, but the company town it built endures in Humboldt County. Can it find a new life as a hidden real estate gem?
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