National Tsunami Warning Center cancels tsunami warning. On Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported a 7.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Northern California. The epicenter was near Petrolia,…
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Appeals Court Upholds EPA Emissions Waiver for California
The state is allowed to set steeper emissions rules than federally required. The D.C. Court of Appeals upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) emissions policy waiver for the…
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Laphonza Butler Sworn In as New Senator from California
She commits “to work for women and girls, workers and unions.“ Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the new senator from California this week, filling in the seat…
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Governor Newsom Appoints Laphonza Butler to Senate Seat
Former advisor to Kamala Harris to serve the remainder of late Senator Feinstein’s term. Governor Gavin Newsom of California has appointed Laphonza Butler to complete the remaining 17…
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Senator Dianne Feinstein Dead at Age 90
She had served in the Senate since 1992. After suffering months of declining health, Senator Dianne Feinstein of California passed away Thursday night. The San Francisco native had been…
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President Travels to California Ahead of Recall Vote
Supports Governor Newsom as Californians go to the polls. On Monday, President Biden traveled to California to offer his support to Governor Newsom, who is currently facing a…
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Federal Funding for California Bullet Train Renewed
$929 million from Transportation Department would connect Los Angeles and San Francisco. In 2008, California voters approved building a high-speed rail to connect Los Angeles to San Francisco,…
Read MoreGovernor Newsom Selects Harris Senate Replacement
California’s secretary of state tapped for seat Kamala Harris would vacate. In a statement released this past week, California Governor Gavin Newsom said he has selected Alex Padilla,…
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White House Approves California Disaster Relief
Prior request was not approved as incomplete. A previously rejected California application for disaster relief funds to clean up damage from six recent wildfires was approved by President…
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California Churches Fight For the Right to Sing
Free speech and freedom of religion should protect the right to sing in church, the lawsuit says. A lawsuit has been filed in federal court in Sacramento by…
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