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‘A Setup for Disaster’: California Legislation Requiring Companies to Pay for Oil and Gas Well Cleanup in Limbo

The bill, which awaits a decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom, follows ProPublica’s reporting on the multibillion-dollar cost to clean up California’s oil and gas industry and the exodus of major companies shifting ownership of thousands of aging wells.

Capital & Main

$Ouster of Speaker McCarthy highlights House Republican fractures in an increasingly polarized America$

Ouster of Speaker McCarthy highlights House Republican fractures in an increasingly polarized America

The House of Representatives on Oct. 3, 2023, did something that had never been done before in the nation’s history: It ousted the speaker of the House. Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican, lost his job in a vote of 216 to 210. To look deeper than the surface machinations, The…

The Conversation

"Revenge": GOP evicts Pelosi from office

Pelosi was unable to remove her belongings because she was in California to mourn the loss of Sen. Dianne Feinstein

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Thousands of US health care workers go on strike in multiple states over wages and staff shortages

Picketing has begun at Kaiser Permanente hospitals as some 75,000 workers who say understaffing is hurting patient care go on strike in five states and the District of Columbia

The Independent UK

Democrat failure to save US speaker hands power to Republican right

California Republican Kevin McCarthy has become the first ever speaker of the US House of Representatives to be ejected from his position. In a 216 to 210 vote, Democrats joined with far-right Republicans to remove McCarthy from office.

The Conversation

Who's in the driver's seat? Safety concerns over San Francisco's driverless taxis

If you order a taxi in San Francisco, California, you may be in for a surprise. Some 600 driverless taxis are now in operation in the US city. But even in a place famous for being at the forefront of technology, these taxis are hitting some bumps in the road.…

France 24

California State Guidelines Discourage Schools From Offering Advanced Middle School Math

"California is promoting an approach to math instruction that's likely to reduce opportunities for disadvantaged students," writes math professor Brian Conrad.

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White House releases statement about motion to vacate without mentioning Kevin McCarthy

The White House says President Biden hopes the House will ‘quickly elect a Speaker’ to replace the California Republican

The Independent UK

Binance Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Role In FTX’s Downfall

California resident accuses Binance and CEO Zhao of unfair competition, seeks monetary damages

Zenger

Laphonza Butler sworn in to US Senate to fill Dianne Feinstein’s seat

Butler becomes only the third Black female senator in history, following the death of Feinstein last week at age 90

The Guardian - US

Can a Marylander be the Senator from California?

Why Article I's residence requirement applies to appointees.

Reason

'Miracle' water year in California: Rain, snow put state's reservoirs at 128% of historical average

California has ended its water year with above average rain and snow, making it one of the wettest years in recorded state history

The Independent UK

Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history

Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history

The Independent UK

California's Housing Crisis Looms Over the State's GOP Convention

Away from the speeches of the party's presidential candidates, the Republican Huntington Beach city attorney talked up his efforts to thwart state zoning reforms.

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Young girl looks startled as Trump rants about murderers in ice cream shop

The former president blasted New York Attorney General Letitia James as ‘a racist’ as he took pictures with two young girls in Santa Monica, California, on Friday

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Laphonza Butler sworn in to succeed Sen. Dianne Feinstein

“I know that our old colleague is looking down at this moment with pride now that her seat is in good hands,” Schumer said.

Capital & Main

Newsom Said Cost Made Him Veto Unemployment Pay for Strikers. Unions Say It Was Disrespect.

The bill passed by the California Legislature would have limited benefits to keep state payments manageable.

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California governor vetos unemployment benefits for striking workers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed a bill Sept. 30 that proposed allowing workers to claim unemployment insurance benefits after striking for two weeks. Senate Bill 799 previously passed the state Senate 27-12 on Sept. 14 and passed the state House 59-18 on Sept. 11.

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Tesla Owners' Lawsuit Shifted To Arbitration In Recent California Ruling

A judge ruled in favor of Tesla, asking the plaintiffs to take their cases to private arbitration instead of the court.

The Conversation

Indigenous Peoples Day offers a reminder of Native American history − including the scalping they endured at the hands of Colonists

For the third year, the United States will officially observe Columbus Day alongside Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 9, 2023.

The Guardian - US

Over 75,000 workers poised for largest healthcare strike in US history

Kaiser Permanente workers push for improvements to staffing levels and wage increases after union contract expires

The Guardian - UK

Dolled up: Design Museum to host Barbie exhibition next year

The London museum has been granted special access to the world-famous toy’s archives in California and will explore her history ‘through a design lens’

Zenger

Rapper Jason Martin Embraces Change With New Single And Name Transformation

Formerly known as 'Problem,' the Compton emcee releases a breakthrough single and prepares for upcoming project

Reason

Laphonza Butler Better Hope Other Senators Are Textualists

The residency requirement for Senators applies to those who are "elected," and not "appointed."

The Independent UK

Elon Musk facing defamation lawsuit in Texas over posts that falsely identified man in protest

A California man who says he was harassed after Elon Musk amplified social media posts that made false claims about him is suing the billionaire

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