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Arteris Strikes Gold: Inside the Tech Innovation of the Year
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California Gas Prices Breach $6 Mark Amid National Spike
California Gas Prices Breach $6 Mark Amid National Spike
California Jet Fuel Crisis: Asia Supply Slump Hits Decade Low
California Jet Fuel Crisis: Asia Supply Slump Hits Decade Low
California Jet Fuel Crisis: Supply Flows Hit Decade Low
California Jet Fuel Crisis: Supply Flows Hit Decade Low
Shielding the Safety Net: The Fight Against Medicaid Fraud
Shielding the Safety Net: The Fight Against Medicaid Fraud
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Meth Crisis: 1 in 6 California Heart Attacks Linked
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Why Diners Are Ordering Wrong at SF’s Hottest New Spot
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CA Women’s Prison Settles for $1.9M After Abuse Scandal
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Chicago Ground Stop Triggers Nationwide Aviation Crisis
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* 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.
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California Takes Step to Accelerate Affordable Housing Construction: AB 1234 Clears Committee
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California Takes Step to Accelerate Affordable Housing Construction: AB 1234 Clears Committee

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California Legislature Advances Bill Aimed at Accelerating Affordable Housing Projects SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Assembly Housing Committee on Wednesday took a significant step in addressing...

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California AG Escalates Broadband Probe, Issues Subpoenas Amid Project Delays and Spending Scrutiny
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California AG Escalates Broadband Probe, Issues Subpoenas Amid Project Delays and Spending Scrutiny

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California Attorney General Launches Major Escalation in Broadband Rollout Investigation SACRAMENTO, CA – The office of California Attorney General Rob Bonta has significantly intensified its investigation...

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California's AB 1234: Transit Zoning Mandate Faces Crucial Vote Amid Intense Debate
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California’s AB 1234: Transit Zoning Mandate Faces Crucial Vote Amid Intense Debate

Priyank anair 1 year ago 0

Controversial Housing Density Bill Heads for Key California Assembly Vote Sacramento, CA – California Assembly Bill 1234, a highly debated piece of legislation aimed at significantly...

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California Regulators Slash PG&E Grid Modernization Budget by $3.5 Billion
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California Regulators Slash PG&E Grid Modernization Budget by $3.5 Billion

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CPUC Approves Modified PG&E Grid Modernization Plan, Citing Cost Concerns SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) delivered a significant ruling on February...

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California Launches Major Antitrust Probe into Tech Giants Over Housing Crisis Impact
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California Launches Major Antitrust Probe into Tech Giants Over Housing Crisis Impact

Keiko Matsuda 1 year ago 0

California Attorney General Targets Tech’s Role in Soaring Housing Costs Sacramento, CA – California Attorney General Elena Rodriguez has initiated a formal and expansive investigation into...

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California Assembly Report Accuses Tech Giant Innovate Global Solutions of Widespread CCPA Violations, Proposes Tougher Bill AB 301
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California Assembly Report Accuses Tech Giant Innovate Global Solutions of Widespread CCPA Violations, Proposes Tougher Bill AB 301

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California Assembly Report Uncovers Alleged Systematic Privacy Violations by Tech Giant Innovate Global Solutions SACRAMENTO, CA – A pivotal report released today by the California State...

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Audit Flags Early Spending Concerns in California's $6.8 Billion Climate Bond Program
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Audit Flags Early Spending Concerns in California’s $6.8 Billion Climate Bond Program

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State Audit Identifies Potential Issues in Initial Proposition 14 Spending A preliminary state audit released on February 18, 2025, has cast a spotlight on potential irregularities...

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California Offshore Wind Under Legislative Scrutiny: Environmental and Economic Impacts Probed
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California Offshore Wind Under Legislative Scrutiny: Environmental and Economic Impacts Probed

Sierra Dalton 1 year ago 0

California Lawmakers Launch Investigation into Offshore Wind Impacts SACRAMENTO, CA – California lawmakers have initiated a formal legislative investigation into the potential environmental and economic impacts...

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AG Bonta Launches Sweeping Statewide Investigation into SB 123 Housing Law Compliance
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AG Bonta Launches Sweeping Statewide Investigation into SB 123 Housing Law Compliance

Hollis Greene 1 year ago 0

California Launches Major Housing Law Compliance Probe Sacramento, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a comprehensive, statewide investigation on February 18, 2025, into compliance...

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State Launches Sweeping Investigation into San Joaquin Valley's Persistent Groundwater Contamination
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State Launches Sweeping Investigation into San Joaquin Valley’s Persistent Groundwater Contamination

Sasha Martinez 1 year ago 0

State Launches Sweeping Investigation into San Joaquin Valley’s Persistent Groundwater Contamination Sacramento, CA – In a significant regulatory action addressing a long-standing public health concern, the...

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