Category: California
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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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Two Foodborne Outbreaks Are Triggering Food Recalls and Restaurant Changes. What California Consumers Need to Know Two Foodborne Outbreaks Are Triggering Food Recalls and Restaurant Changes. What California Consumers Need to Know
California August 9, 2026

Two Foodborne Outbreaks Are Triggering Food Recalls and Restaurant Changes. What California Consumers Need to Know

Cyclospora-linked lettuce and Salmonella-linked jalapeños have prompted recalls, ingredient changes and new ... more

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For Latino Californians, the Road to Homeownership Keeps Getting Longer For Latino Californians, the Road to Homeownership Keeps Getting Longer
California October 13, 2026

For Latino Californians, the Road to Homeownership Keeps Getting Longer

California rents could take nearly two decades to reach today's estimated monthly ... more

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New Disneyland Plate Could Raise Funds for Kids’ Hospitals Statewide New Disneyland Plate Could Raise Funds for Kids’ Hospitals Statewide
California May 5, 2026

New Disneyland Plate Could Raise Funds for Kids’ Hospitals Statewide

California plans a Disneyland-themed license plate that could raise money for children’s ... more

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Foreclosures Rise in California, Reflecting a Broader Financial Strain Felt by Many Families — Including Latinos Foreclosures Rise in California, Reflecting a Broader Financial Strain Felt by Many Families — Including Latinos
California July 27, 2026

Foreclosures Rise in California, Reflecting a Broader Financial Strain Felt by Many Families — Including Latinos

New foreclosure data suggest that rising housing costs, mortgage pressures, and household ... more

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Metrolink Fares are Going Up on Monday. Nearly 1.9 Million Latino Trips a Year Are on the Line Metrolink Fares are Going Up on Monday. Nearly 1.9 Million Latino Trips a Year Are on the Line
California October 4, 2026

Metrolink Fares are Going Up on Monday. Nearly 1.9 Million Latino Trips a Year Are on the Line

The first Metrolink fare increase in 13 years takes effect Monday. Here's ... more

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Xavier Becerra Lands Historic Endorsement, Leads New Poll — Is the Race Already Over? Xavier Becerra Lands Historic Endorsement, Leads New Poll — Is the Race Already Over?
California June 13, 2026

Xavier Becerra Lands Historic Endorsement, Leads New Poll — Is the Race Already Over?

Xavier Becerra scored a major boost in California's governor's race this week ... more

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California Sees Elevated COVID Activity as Late Summer Wave Eases Nationwide California Sees Elevated COVID Activity as Late Summer Wave Eases Nationwide
California September 28, 2026

California Sees Elevated COVID Activity as Late Summer Wave Eases Nationwide

  The late-summer COVID wave is losing momentum nationally, but wastewater, hospitalizations and ... more

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California Foster Youth Are Graduating at Higher Rates. The Gaps Remain. California Foster Youth Are Graduating at Higher Rates. The Gaps Remain.
California October 14, 2026

California Foster Youth Are Graduating at Higher Rates. The Gaps Remain.

More students in foster care are earning diplomas, but graduation, attendance and ... more

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Is Your Child’s E-Bike Actually an Electric Motorcycle? What California Parents Need to Know Is Your Child’s E-Bike Actually an Electric Motorcycle? What California Parents Need to Know
California October 22, 2026

Is Your Child’s E-Bike Actually an Electric Motorcycle? What California Parents Need to Know

New research from Children's Hospital Los Angeles shows how serious e-bike injuries ... more

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No ICE at the Polls. But What About the Fear Before Election Day? No ICE at the Polls. But What About the Fear Before Election Day?
California October 11, 2026

No ICE at the Polls. But What About the Fear Before Election Day?

Federal officials have told state election administrators that immigration agents will not ... more

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California’s Health Care Costs Are Rising Even as People Use Less Care. What’s Driving It? California’s Health Care Costs Are Rising Even as People Use Less Care. What’s Driving It?
California September 12, 2026

California’s Health Care Costs Are Rising Even as People Use Less Care. What’s Driving It?

California health spending is rising even as commercially insured patients use less ... more

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Paid to Persuade? California Moves to Force Influencers to Reveal Political Sponsorships Paid to Persuade? California Moves to Force Influencers to Reveal Political Sponsorships
California June 16, 2026

Paid to Persuade? California Moves to Force Influencers to Reveal Political Sponsorships

  A new California bill would strengthen campaign transparency rules by allowing fines ... more

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As Violence Shadows Sinaloa, Some California Families Delay Their Return to Mazatlán As Violence Shadows Sinaloa, Some California Families Delay Their Return to Mazatlán
California July 27, 2026

As Violence Shadows Sinaloa, Some California Families Delay Their Return to Mazatlán

Thousands of additional security personnel have been deployed as some California families ... more

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California Teachers Union Sues Over $3.9 Billion in School Funding. Here’s What the Dispute Means California Teachers Union Sues Over $3.9 Billion in School Funding. Here’s What the Dispute Means
California September 15, 2026

California Teachers Union Sues Over $3.9 Billion in School Funding. Here’s What the Dispute Means

The California Teachers Association is suing the state over billions of dollars ... more

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As Donor Money Dries Up, California’s Latino Voters Risk Being Left Behind in 2026 As Donor Money Dries Up, California’s Latino Voters Risk Being Left Behind in 2026
California September 20, 2026

As Donor Money Dries Up, California’s Latino Voters Risk Being Left Behind in 2026

National voter-engagement organizations are reporting funding shortfalls as the 2026 midterms approach. ... more

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Latina Power: California Latinas are More Progressive than Latino Men Latina Power: California Latinas are More Progressive than Latino Men
California September 13, 2026

Latina Power: California Latinas are More Progressive than Latino Men

New UCLA and UC Berkeley polling shows the political priorities of California ... more

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California Is Lowering Medi-Cal Savings Limits. What Happens to Seniors Who Depend on Home Care? California Is Lowering Medi-Cal Savings Limits. What Happens to Seniors Who Depend on Home Care?
California October 22, 2026

California Is Lowering Medi-Cal Savings Limits. What Happens to Seniors Who Depend on Home Care?

Starting in July 2027, some older Californians and people with disabilities will ... more

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