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Lakers Turn Heads With Bronny James Decision
Getty Images Bronny James did not suit up for the Los Angeles Lakers Summer League opener. The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their Summer League action on Saturday at the California Classic but Bronny James was not on the court. James was in...

Fish For Free Saturday In California
Sonora, CA— Grab some fishing gear and take advantage of this year’s first of two free fishing days. Each year, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) offers two days when you can fish without needing to buy a fishing license. State...

Susan Shelley: Senate Bill 79 robs Californians of their right to enjoy single-family homes
Happy Fourth of July, and congratulations on living in the first country in the history of the world to be founded on the idea that governments are established to protect individual rights. It’s in the Declaration of Independence. The opposite...

California’s mental health support centers reeling from budget cuts now expect layoffs
By Jocelyn Wiener | CalMatters Phone lines that provide mental health support to tens of thousands of Californians say they are on the verge of shutting down or dramatically scaling back as a result of cuts in the state’s new budget....

California Gov. Gavin Newsom heads to South Carolina as Democrats eye 2028 election
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is already considered a potential frontrunner for the party's nomination for president in 2028, is heading to South Carolina next week to speak with residents about natural disasters. Newsom is...

Climate Science Digest: July 3, 2025
Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (July 3, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. U.S. military spending reductions could substantially lower energy consumption Ryan...

Inside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
More than seven decades after the United States government shut down Alcatraz, the infamous island prison off the coast of San Francisco, the Trump administration built a new symbol of confinement: A sprawling immigrant detention center deep in...

Qld government signs MOU with Californian company, here's what it will mean
In a statement, a spokesperson from the Qld DPI said the memorandum of understanding will underpin a strategic collaboration between the DPI's Smart Farm initiative and F3 Innovate in areas such as agtech development and adoption, climate...

California Leads Charge on AI Regulation
California Leads Charge on AI Regulation California Leads Charge on AI Regulation as Governor Gavin Newsom launches one of the United States’ most sweeping initiatives to shape artificial intelligence policy. With the state serving as home to the...

With Environmental Regulatory Reform, California Gov. Gavin Newsom Finally Does Something Substantial
Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't afraid to step into the political fray when it comes to standing up to President Donald Trump over national issues that impact California. He's not always wrong when he sues the administration or speaks out against, say,...

Californians fume over incessantly high gas prices
As local drivers greet the new hike in gasoline prices that went into effect July 1, the frustration is palpable. Prices at the pump are eventually expected to increase by up to 20 cents per gallon—some estimates are higher— further straining the...

Can’t Afford Emission Repairs in California? 5 Realistic Options to Consider
Photo: Pexels If your older vehicle just failed its smog test, you’re not alone—and you’re not the first Californian to do the math and realize repairs might cost more than the car is worth. From San Diego’s beachside neighborhoods to Fresno’s...

Madre Fire Update: Blaze Explodes To Become California's Largest This Year
The Madre fire burning in San Luis Obispo County has grown to become the largest wildfire California has seen this year. Why It Matters It comes after Southern California was ravaged by wildfires in January, which resulted in the widespread...

On US Independence Day, 44% in California, the world’s 4th largest economy, want to secede - is a breakaway vote next?
California independence: Is the Golden State ready to go its own way?- A new YouGov poll commissioned by the Independent California Institute has revealed striking numbers that reflect a growing sense of disconnection between Californians and the...

Clear Southern California skies expected for 4th of July celebrations
By Julie Sharp Julie Sharp Web Producer, CBS Los Angeles Julie Sharp is a digital producer at CBS Los Angeles. She is a South Bay native and majored in print journalism at Cal State University Long Beach. Julie previously reported for the Beach...

BayoTech Shifts Focus: New Hydrogen Hub Site to Drive Faster, Cleaner Deployment in Northern California
BayoTech has hit pause on its original plan to build a hydrogen production hub at the Port of Stockton, deciding instead to move the project to a new site somewhere else in Northern California. The switch comes down to a need for speed — plus a...

Sustainable farming methods a big help for Agusan del Sur farmers
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 3 July) — Bernardo Adtoon, a farmer from Barangay Langag in the town of Esperanza, has successfully sent his three children to college due to the significant income from his rubber tree products after...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom to tour South Carolina in Democratic outreach effort
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina Democratic Party is set to launch a multi-county "On the Road" series featuring California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The initiative aims to bring national Democratic leaders directly to communities often...

Climate change pushes Arizona into ‘uncharted territory’ with deadly heat
In 2024, the max temperature in Phoenix sat at or above 100 degrees for approximately 30% of the year — and that non-stop consecutive heat has environmental advocates and doctors worried about the years to come as climate change continues to make...

California rolls back its landmark environmental law