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California’s Proposition 50: Gavin Newsom’s Power Grab That Shreds Black and Hispanic Representation
Ballots are out, and yes, there are holes in envelopes (they help county election workers confirm ballots aren’t left inside). But the real holes are in Gavin Newsom’s latest con, Proposition 50. Marketed as a “response” to President Donald Trump,...

Jumanji Sequel set for production kickoff in November
A sequel to the superhit franchise Jumanji is on the cards as Sony has begun production this November in Los Angeles Keeping the cast in mind, the followers hope Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan, the original team, are back...

Nevada’s Lost Sunlight: What Esmeralda 7 Tells Us About America’s Energy Future
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. When the Bureau of Land Management quietly changed a single line on its website this month, almost nobody noticed. There was no press conference, no formal announcement, no...

Popular California National Park Hit By Wildfire As U.S. Shutdown Drags On
The U.S. government shutdown is affecting various governmental agencies and departments, such as the Department of Education, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and, of course, the National Park Service (NPS). Unfortunately, some...

Imerys and ENGIE Partner for Renewable Energy Transition in Spain
Imerys, a developer of mineral-based specialty solutions, and ENGIE, a provider of low carbon energy and services, have signed a 10-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) for the annual generation of 200 GWh of renewable electricity in...

California Passes New Privacy Laws to Simplify Data Opt-Out and Strengthen Consumer Protections
California is doubling down on its commitment to digital privacy. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two new bills—AB 566 and SB 361—into law, giving residents stronger control over how their personal data is collected and used online. The move...

San Francisco demonstrators support Palestinians as Israeli troops pull back
Demonstrators gathered in front of San Francisco Federal Building Friday night to show their support for Palestinians in Gaza as Israeli soldiers are pulling out of parts of Gaza. The first phase of President Donald Trump’s deal is underway. Trump...

Central California braces for windy weekend as trough sweeps across region
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A cooler and windier Saturday is expected as the weather system that has been sitting and spinning off of the Pacific Northwest is moving on into the Intermountain West. The southern perimeter of the broad trough...

California Passes SB 371 to Cut Rideshare Insurance Costs, Benefit Drivers
California’s recent signing of SB 371 signals a significant change for rideshare services, promising to make them more affordable while maintaining essential protections for drivers and riders alike. For small business owners, particularly those...

Are you ready for new SNAP requirements? California sets deadline
The USDA ordered California to implement new SNAP work requirements by early November, a move that could cut off food assistance for thousands and force the state to absorb billions in new costs. LOS ANGELES - The USDA has issued a new deadline...

California enacts first-of-its-kind law to phase out ultra-processed foods from school meals
California enacts first-of-its-kind law to phase out ultra-processed foods from school meals California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB?1264, the nation's first law to phase out certain ultra-processed foods from school meals over about a decade....

Ana De Armas shows off her figure in a crop top as she heads to the gym in Los Angeles - 11 weeks after she was last seen with Tom Cruise
Ana De Armas showed off her figure in a crop top as she headed to the gym in Los Angeles on Friday. The actress, 37, who was said to be dating Tom Cruise, teamed her grey T-shirt with a pair of matching flared leggings. She tucked her top into her...

California Forces Companies To Be More Reasonable With Vehicle Towing And Storage Fees
Towing services can be a huge help or a total inconvenience. They can move cars that are inoperable to a safe location, or take away cars that are parked improperly, though there is some confusion when it comes to towing cars parked in reserved...

Israeli OnlyFans model allegedly robbed older men in Los Angeles — she says she's the victim of a conspiracy theory
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department has issued a bulletin with a request from the public for alleged victims of an Israeli OnlyFans model to come forward. The bulletin said Adva Lavie is suspected to be involved in a "series of residential...

The Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In California
Sometimes it's better to deviate from the well-known tourist traps and big-name chains and visit a hole-in-the-wall restaurant off the beaten path. While Michelin star restaurants offer unique takes and top-quality service, a hole-in-the-wall is a...

MOXY DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES RECOGNIZED WITH CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2025 READERS CHOICE AWARD
Condé Nast Traveler have announced the results of its annual Reader’s Choice Awards, recognizing Moxy DTLA as the #7 hotel in Los Angeles and the top-ranked hotel in Downtown LA, standing out among the city’s best. Condé Nast Traveler received...

Grassley calls for reforms in tech industry’s use of foreign worker visas
Senator Chuck Grassley | Official U.S. Senate headshotSenator Chuck Grassley | Official U.S. Senate headshot Senator Chuck Grassley, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has addressed concerns regarding U.S. tech companies’ use of foreign...

Meet the ‘cannabis nuns’ of California who are praying for survival
The Ford hatchback pulled up in downtown Long Beach on Friday morning and out climbed four nuns.“Shit!” said Sister Kate, realising she had left an item in the car. The burst of profanity was the first clue that they were no ordinary nuns.The...

Big Changes in Wildfire Insurance for Californians
Governor Gavin Newsom just signed a set of new bills into law, aimed at fixing our wildfire insurance mess. Sound familiar? Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s been working on some big plans too. But these new laws? They’re different. More...

As California moves to ban non-stick pans, culinary experts say British Columbians should consider the same
As you’re pulling out pots and pans to cook Thanksgiving dinner this weekend, some culinary experts are warning Canadians about the pitfalls of a common, convenient tool you might be turning to: non-stick cookware. When she was just starting out...