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Clash Over Teen Sex Solicitation Reveals the Rift Within CA Democratic Party

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A reliable political axiom — at least in California —...

Clash Over Teen Sex Solicitation Reveals the Rift Within CA Democratic Party

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A reliable political axiom — at least in California —...

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As Harris Ponders Run for CA Governor, Is She Prepared for the Daunting Job?

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A couple of weeks ago, Kamala Harris got the full New...

/ 3 weeks ago

Given Its Failures, Can California Manage a Transition to a Carbon-Free Future?

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. It’s become painfully obvious in recent years that Ca...

/ 3 weeks ago

California’s Economy Was Already Sluggish Before Trump’s Global Tariffs

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob...

/ 3 weeks ago

Other States Do Housing Better Than California; a New Study Shows How They Do It

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.Overwhelmingly Californians rate the intertwined issue...

/ 1 month ago

LA Feud Is Prime Example of Constant Clashes Between CA Cities and Counties

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When California became a state in 1850, it had fewer ...

/ 1 month ago

In California’s Capitol, Some Political Fights Span Decades

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Were we able to transport ourselves back in time 50 y...

/ 1 month ago

As Dem Candidates for Governor Increase, They Wait for Harris to Decide

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Irish playwright Samuel Beckett’s tragicomedy “Waitin...

/ 1 month ago

If California Bails Out LA’s $1 Billion Budget Deficit, Beware the Slippery Slope

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As fate would have it, the very destructive and deadl...

/ 2 months ago

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CA Politicians Have an Irritating Habit of Ignoring the Downsides

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s governors and legislators have a number ...

/ 2 months ago

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Fresno Man Facing Multiple Charges After Violent Freeway Pursuit and Shooting

A former Porterville librarian, Vikki Ann Cervantes, 50, faces felony charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly friend over the course of a year while managing her finances. (Shutterstock)
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Former Porterville Librarian Accused of Stealing Thousands From Elderly Friend

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As Fresno Files First Case, Maxwell Vows to Protect Wage Theft Unit

Fowler police and sheriff’s deputies arrested two residents Monday, May 12, 2025, after finding illegal firearms, drugs, and stolen property during a search of their home. (Fowler PD)
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Fowler Felon Jailed After Officers Find Assault Rifle, Drugs in Home Search

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Young People Drive Fresno to CA’s Top Job Growth: Wells Fargo Study

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, far left, looks on from the defense table with his attorneys, as a prospective juror, far right, answers questions posed by Judge Arun Subramanian, center, at Manhattan federal court, Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)
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Judge Rejects Claim That Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Was Treated Differently Because of His Race

Singer Tory Lanez returns to the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center for his trial, Dec. 13, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP File)
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Rapper Tory Lanez Attacked at a California Prison as He Serves Time for Megan Thee Stallion Shooting

A fire has shut down all southbound lanes of I-5 at Grapevine Road on Monday, May 12, 2025, prompting major traffic delays as crews work to extinguish the flames. (CHP)
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Grapevine Fire Forces Full Closure of Southbound I-5

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