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Category: The Current

THE CURRENT (News & Investigations)
* State by State: Dedicated sections for California, Oregon, and Washington.
* Politics & Policy: Deep dives into legislation, statehouse drama, and elections.
* Investigations: Long-form, data-driven journalism on pressing regional issues.
* The Breakdown: Explainer articles that make complex topics (like water rights or housing policy) easy to understand.

Ex-LASD Deputy Jailed 18 Months for Crypto Mogul Probe Obstruction
The Current

Ex-LASD Deputy Jailed 18 Months for Crypto Mogul Probe Obstruction

evan Park 2 weeks ago

A former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and fined $10,000 for obstructing a federal investigation into...

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Rum Club Hits 15: Portland Tiki Bar’s Enduring Legacy
The Current

Rum Club Hits 15: Portland Tiki Bar’s Enduring Legacy

Donovan Blake 2 weeks ago

Portland’s iconic Rum Club is celebrating a significant milestone: 15 years of serving up exceptional cocktails and a passionate exploration of rum. Co-owner Michael Shea shared...

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Fat Leonard’s Great Escape: How He Vanished
The Current

Fat Leonard’s Great Escape: How He Vanished

brett Chang 3 weeks ago

Leonard Glenn Francis, infamously known as ‘Fat Leonard,’ has provided an exclusive account of his dramatic escape from house arrest in San Diego in September 2022,...

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California Braces for Monsoon: Wildfire Threat Looms
The Current

California Braces for Monsoon: Wildfire Threat Looms

Sierra Dalton 3 weeks ago

Monsoon Menace: California on High Alert for Fire Risk California is bracing for its initial monsoon storms of the season, a meteorological shift that carries a...

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TikTok Takeover Sparks 400+ Arrests in Newport Beach Chaos
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TikTok Takeover Sparks 400+ Arrests in Newport Beach Chaos

Priyank anair 3 weeks ago

Newport Beach Erupts: ‘TikTok Takeover’ Leads to Mass Arrests and Unlawful Assembly Thousands of individuals, many drawn by online social media calls for a “TikTok takeover,”...

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Hawaiʻi: Fear Outpaces Falling Crime Rates
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Hawaiʻi: Fear Outpaces Falling Crime Rates

Maisie Rivers 3 weeks ago

The Perception-Reality Chasm in Hawaiʻi Despite statistics showing a decline in violent and property crime since the pandemic, a palpable sense of insecurity pervades Hawaiʻi. Residents...

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CA Coastal Commission Probed Over Development Deals
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CA Coastal Commission Probed Over Development Deals

Sierra Dalton 1 month ago

The California Coastal Commission is under federal investigation, with the U.S. Department of Justice reportedly scrutinizing its handling of development permits and alleged conflicts of interest....

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Vallejo Police Badge-Bending Docs Released
The Current

Vallejo Police Badge-Bending Docs Released

Sasha Martinez 1 month ago

Vallejo has released long-suppressed documents concerning the controversial badge-bending practice by its police department, following a protracted legal battle initiated by the American Civil Liberties Union...

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Congress Probes Sable Offshore Over Santa Barbara Oil Drilling Push
The Current

Congress Probes Sable Offshore Over Santa Barbara Oil Drilling Push

Leeanne Perez 1 month ago

A bipartisan group of California lawmakers has initiated a formal investigation into Sable Offshore, a subsidiary of the energy company EOG Resources, concerning allegations that the...

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LA County Wildfire Forces Evacuations
The Current

LA County Wildfire Forces Evacuations

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago

A fast-moving wildfire erupted in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, prompting immediate evacuations in several communities as firefighters battle to contain the blaze. The cause of...

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