Category: California
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Courage Under Pressure: New Research Shows How Immigrant Caregivers Persist as Fear Grows Courage Under Pressure: New Research Shows How Immigrant Caregivers Persist as Fear Grows
California January 27, 2026

Courage Under Pressure: New Research Shows How Immigrant Caregivers Persist as Fear Grows

A new PIQE study finds immigration enforcement anxiety is reshaping school attendance, ... more

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Rare Unity: Newsom and NRA Blast Trump Over Fatal Shooting by Federal Agents Rare Unity: Newsom and NRA Blast Trump Over Fatal Shooting by Federal Agents
California January 27, 2026

Rare Unity: Newsom and NRA Blast Trump Over Fatal Shooting by Federal Agents

Amid national criticism of federal statements following the killing of Alex Pretti, ... more

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California’s Billionaire Tax Debate Exposes a Bigger Crisis: Trust, Oversight, and Accountability California’s Billionaire Tax Debate Exposes a Bigger Crisis: Trust, Oversight, and Accountability
California January 25, 2026

California’s Billionaire Tax Debate Exposes a Bigger Crisis: Trust, Oversight, and Accountability

As lawmakers push to tax extreme wealth to protect healthcare and education, ... more

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Uber’s Sexual Assault Record Sparks Rising Backlash Uber’s Sexual Assault Record Sparks Rising Backlash
California January 21, 2026

Uber’s Sexual Assault Record Sparks Rising Backlash

Lawmakers, investors, and regulators move to hold Uber accountable as new data ... more

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Homebuying Burden Explodes in California’s Cheapest Counties Homebuying Burden Explodes in California’s Cheapest Counties
California January 19, 2026

Homebuying Burden Explodes in California’s Cheapest Counties

New data show buyers need most of their income—even in cheaper counties Housing ... more

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We Asked ChatGPT What Would Happen If Latino Shoppers Walked Away From Home Depot We Asked ChatGPT What Would Happen If Latino Shoppers Walked Away From Home Depot
Business January 19, 2026

We Asked ChatGPT What Would Happen If Latino Shoppers Walked Away From Home Depot

An editor asks ChatGPT to calculate the economic cost of Home Depot’s ... more

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California Is Expanding Speed Cameras to Highway Work Zones — What Drivers Need to Know in 2026 California Is Expanding Speed Cameras to Highway Work Zones — What Drivers Need to Know in 2026
California January 17, 2026

California Is Expanding Speed Cameras to Highway Work Zones — What Drivers Need to Know in 2026

California Is Expanding Speed Cameras to Highway Work Zones — What Drivers ... more

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$600 a Month to Use ‘Fast Lane’ at Border Crossings $600 a Month to Use ‘Fast Lane’ at Border Crossings
California January 14, 2026

$600 a Month to Use ‘Fast Lane’ at Border Crossings

New Tijuana fast lane border program targets Baja residents who work or ... more

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Trump administration suspends $10 billion in federal aid for children and families in California Trump administration suspends $10 billion in federal aid for children and families in California
California January 8, 2026

Trump administration suspends $10 billion in federal aid for children and families in California

Trump administration freezes child care funds in five Democratic-led states, citing fraud ... more

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IRS Direct File Cancellation Ends Free Tax Filing Option, Leaving Millions to Seek Alternatives in 2026 IRS Direct File Cancellation Ends Free Tax Filing Option, Leaving Millions to Seek Alternatives in 2026
California January 4, 2026

IRS Direct File Cancellation Ends Free Tax Filing Option, Leaving Millions to Seek Alternatives in 2026

The IRS Direct File cancellation shifts free tax filing to private programs, ... more

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California E-Bike Law SB 1271 Targets Safety — But Speed Hacks Remain a Growing Risk California E-Bike Law SB 1271 Targets Safety — But Speed Hacks Remain a Growing Risk
California January 4, 2026

California E-Bike Law SB 1271 Targets Safety — But Speed Hacks Remain a Growing Risk

The new California e-bike law SB 1271 tightens throttle and speed rules, ... more

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California REAL ID Replacement: DMV Error Forces 325,000 Residents to Update IDs California REAL ID Replacement: DMV Error Forces 325,000 Residents to Update IDs
California January 2, 2026

California REAL ID Replacement: DMV Error Forces 325,000 Residents to Update IDs

DMV says most Californians are unaffected, but some immigrants with legal status ... more

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California Delays Revoking 17,000 Commercial Driver’s Licenses California Delays Revoking 17,000 Commercial Driver’s Licenses
California December 31, 2025

California Delays Revoking 17,000 Commercial Driver’s Licenses

The California commercial driver’s licenses decision affects immigrant truck drivers who play ... more

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California State of Emergency Declared as Flooding and Mudslides Ravage Communities California State of Emergency Declared as Flooding and Mudslides Ravage Communities
California December 25, 2025

California State of Emergency Declared as Flooding and Mudslides Ravage Communities

California state of emergency unlocks disaster aid as atmospheric river storms hit ... more

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California’s Minimum Wage is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour California’s Minimum Wage is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour
California December 24, 2025

California’s Minimum Wage is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour

California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have ... more

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New Visa Fee Puts Foreign Teacher Hiring Out of Reach for California Schools New Visa Fee Puts Foreign Teacher Hiring Out of Reach for California Schools
California December 14, 2025

New Visa Fee Puts Foreign Teacher Hiring Out of Reach for California Schools

(This story was written by Sophie Sullivan and Alina Tade for the ... more

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How Much Will The Minimum Wage Increase in California in 2026? How Much Will The Minimum Wage Increase in California in 2026?
California December 11, 2025

How Much Will The Minimum Wage Increase in California in 2026?

The California minimum wage 2026 increase to $16.90 triggers new thresholds for ... more

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California Preserves LGBTQ Crisis Aid Despite Federal Cuts California Preserves LGBTQ Crisis Aid Despite Federal Cuts
California December 11, 2025

California Preserves LGBTQ Crisis Aid Despite Federal Cuts

As the federal government ends the 988 LGBTQ youth hotline option, California ... more

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California Launches Portal to Call Out Federal Agent Misconduct California Launches Portal to Call Out Federal Agent Misconduct
California December 4, 2025

California Launches Portal to Call Out Federal Agent Misconduct

  The new California federal agent misconduct portal lets residents submit evidence of ... more

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ALMA Arrives: A New Tool to Support Immigrants Against ICE ALMA Arrives: A New Tool to Support Immigrants Against ICE
California November 27, 2025

ALMA Arrives: A New Tool to Support Immigrants Against ICE

Jocelyn Duarte, director of SALEF, during the presentation of ALMA. Community efforts have ... more