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Gavin Newsom rebukes Trump’s ‘unhinged California obsession’ in state address

In State of the State speech, governor hails California’s resilience and criticizes federal government’s ‘onslaught’

The Guardian - US · Sep 9, 2025

Ninth Circuit Blocks Default Restrictions on "Like Counts" for Minors' Social Media Accounts, Upholds Default of "Private Mode"

From today's panel opinion in Netchoice, LLC v. Bonta, by Ninth Circuit Judge Ryan D. Nelson, joined by Judges Michael… The post Ninth Circuit Blocks Default Restrictions on "Like Counts" for Minors' Social Media Accounts, Upholds Default of "Private Mode" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Sep 9, 2025

Tesla Courts Bay Area Airports For Ride-Hailing Access: Report

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares held steady Tuesday as fresh emails and airport statements reportedly shed light on the automaker’s push to expand its ride-hailing footprint in California.

Benzinga · Sep 9, 2025

California firefighters race to protect ancient sequoia trees as wildfire spreads

Garnet fire threatens historic grove in Sierra national forest as it moves through Fresno county at 14% containment

The Guardian - US · Sep 9, 2025

Moment 15 robbers storm California jewelry store after smashing car through front window

This is the moment that 15 robbers ambushed a jewelry store in California after they smashed a car through the front window.

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

He Makes $350,000, But Regrets Being Too Frugal. Now He Wants Jet Skis And Time With His Kids. Dave Ramsey Surprises Him With This Response

Nick from California has done everything “right.” Seventeen years ago, right after getting married, he and his wife went through Dave Ramsey‘s Financial Peace University. They’ve followed the plan religiously since then.

Benzinga · Sep 9, 2025

OpenAI Considers Moving Out Of California Amid Political Scrutiny Over Its For-Profit Restructuring Pivot: Report

OpenAI, the ChatGPT-maker, is reportedly contemplating relocating out of California due to escalating political scrutiny over its plans to transition into a for-profit entity.

Benzinga · Sep 9, 2025

Detailed findings from AP investigation into how US tech firms enabled China's digital police state

An AP investigation reveals that U.S. technology companies to a large degree designed and built China’s surveillance state, playing a far greater role in enabling human rights abuses than previously known

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Home Depot stores, long a hub for day laborers, now draw immigration agents out on raids

Home Depot stores in Southern California have long been an informal hub for day laborers in the country both legally and illegally who are seeking work

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Where in the world was Daniel San Diego? FBI’s most wanted ‘animal rights terrorist’ fights extradition after decades on the run

The 47-year-old I.T. worker allegedly bombed two offices in California in 2003, then disappeared into the San Francisco fog — only to resurface 21 years later

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025