Category: California
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California’s Pumpkins Are Ready for Halloween. But Who Is Left to Harvest Them? California’s Pumpkins Are Ready for Halloween. But Who Is Left to Harvest Them?
California October 13, 2026

California’s Pumpkins Are Ready for Halloween. But Who Is Left to Harvest Them?

California’s pumpkin crop looks healthy for Halloween, but the effects of immigration ... more

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The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms
California October 4, 2026

The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms

Americans are still spending on Halloween even as higher prices squeeze household ... more

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Your Employer May Be Tracking More Than Your Work. Here’s What California Workers Should Know Your Employer May Be Tracking More Than Your Work. Here’s What California Workers Should Know
California October 9, 2026

Your Employer May Be Tracking More Than Your Work. Here’s What California Workers Should Know

A new California labor report examines tools that track workers, evaluate performance ... more

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California’s Pre-K Gains Lasted for Years. Why Did Some Children Benefit More Than Others? California’s Pre-K Gains Lasted for Years. Why Did Some Children Benefit More Than Others?
California October 25, 2026

California’s Pre-K Gains Lasted for Years. Why Did Some Children Benefit More Than Others?

A UC Berkeley study found that early education gains lasted into elementary ... more

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When One Drink Changes Everything: Five California DUI Cases That Ended in Tragedy When One Drink Changes Everything: Five California DUI Cases That Ended in Tragedy
California September 10, 2026

When One Drink Changes Everything: Five California DUI Cases That Ended in Tragedy

A year after six farmworkers died in a Napa County crash, California ... more

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“You Don’t Need Spanish to Be Latino”: The Identity Tension Pew Data Just Confirmed “You Don’t Need Spanish to Be Latino”: The Identity Tension Pew Data Just Confirmed
California August 10, 2026

“You Don’t Need Spanish to Be Latino”: The Identity Tension Pew Data Just Confirmed

New Pew data reveals a contradiction many Latino families recognize: Spanish isn't ... more

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L.A. Replaces 45 Miles of Water Pipe a Year. The System has 7,400 Miles. L.A. Replaces 45 Miles of Water Pipe a Year. The System has 7,400 Miles.
California October 11, 2026

L.A. Replaces 45 Miles of Water Pipe a Year. The System has 7,400 Miles.

After a 110-year-old water trunk line burst beneath Sunset Boulevard in West ... more

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11,000 Letters, One Unanswered Question: What Happened to California Driver Tests? 11,000 Letters, One Unanswered Question: What Happened to California Driver Tests?
California July 8, 2026

11,000 Letters, One Unanswered Question: What Happened to California Driver Tests?

The California DMV is requiring approximately 11,000 drivers to retake the written ... more

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Third-Country Deportations: What the Court Ruling Means for Immigrants in California Third-Country Deportations: What the Court Ruling Means for Immigrants in California
California September 18, 2026

Third-Country Deportations: What the Court Ruling Means for Immigrants in California

A federal appeals court ruled that immigrants facing removal to a third ... more

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Buying a Car in California? New Rules Change What Dealers Have to Tell You Buying a Car in California? New Rules Change What Dealers Have to Tell You
California October 1, 2026

Buying a Car in California? New Rules Change What Dealers Have to Tell You

If you're shopping for a car in California, there's a new reason ... more

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‘No One Was Kicked Off SNAP,’ Trump Official Says. Then Why Did 700,000 Children Lose Benefits? ‘No One Was Kicked Off SNAP,’ Trump Official Says. Then Why Did 700,000 Children Lose Benefits?
California June 15, 2026

‘No One Was Kicked Off SNAP,’ Trump Official Says. Then Why Did 700,000 Children Lose Benefits?

Federal officials say no eligible families are being removed from SNAP, but ... more

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Southern California E Bike Safety Concerns Grow as Nearly 1,000 Vehicles Are Surrendered Southern California E Bike Safety Concerns Grow as Nearly 1,000 Vehicles Are Surrendered
California September 15, 2026

Southern California E Bike Safety Concerns Grow as Nearly 1,000 Vehicles Are Surrendered

Nearly 1,000 e-bikes, e-scooters, e-motorcycles and other electric vehicles were surrendered Sunday ... more

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As Robotaxis Spread Across Los Angeles, Some Latino Communities Ask: When Will It Be Our Turn? As Robotaxis Spread Across Los Angeles, Some Latino Communities Ask: When Will It Be Our Turn?
California July 9, 2026

As Robotaxis Spread Across Los Angeles, Some Latino Communities Ask: When Will It Be Our Turn?

Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing service has expanded steadily across Los Angeles, growing from ... more

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Loud Online, Quiet in the Streets: California’s Muted Response to a New ICE Surge Loud Online, Quiet in the Streets: California’s Muted Response to a New ICE Surge
California October 15, 2026

Loud Online, Quiet in the Streets: California’s Muted Response to a New ICE Surge

Reports of increased immigration enforcement have prompted alerts and rapid-response efforts in ... more

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Latinos in California are Mad at Trump. “He Didn’t Follow Through on His Words.” Latinos in California are Mad at Trump. “He Didn’t Follow Through on His Words.”
California May 10, 2026

Latinos in California are Mad at Trump. “He Didn’t Follow Through on His Words.”

A new analysis suggests Proposition 50 gained stronger support in Latino California ... more

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California Jury Duty Excuses: 7 Reasons You May Be Excused From Jury Service California Jury Duty Excuses: 7 Reasons You May Be Excused From Jury Service
California September 24, 2026

California Jury Duty Excuses: 7 Reasons You May Be Excused From Jury Service

Got a California jury summons? Here are the circumstances that may qualify ... more

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Fury in California After Trump Suggests Iran Could ‘Take Out’ L.A. or San Diego Fury in California After Trump Suggests Iran Could ‘Take Out’ L.A. or San Diego
California October 6, 2026

Fury in California After Trump Suggests Iran Could ‘Take Out’ L.A. or San Diego

California leaders condemned President Trump on Monday night after he appeared to ... more

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Immigration Raids, Not Just Enrollment, Are Deciding Which L.A. Schools Close Immigration Raids, Not Just Enrollment, Are Deciding Which L.A. Schools Close
California August 18, 2026

Immigration Raids, Not Just Enrollment, Are Deciding Which L.A. Schools Close

California lost nearly 75,000 K-12 students in 2025-26, but demographic decline may ... more

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