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Influencer Madeleine White says her dog died while in the care of a trainer

Influencer Madeleine White and her husband DJ Andrew Fedyk revealed on Instagram that their 2-year-old dog , Dunkin, died while in the care of a dog trainer. The couple said they left their Bernese Mountain dogs at a Los Angeles training studio for basic leash training while they were on…

The Independent UK · Aug 28

This US city only has one supermarket for 45,000 people. New legislation seeks to fix that

Big grocery can use anti-competitive clauses to block other stores from entering a market. Rhode Island is the second state to ban that practice

The Guardian - US · Aug 28

Democrats Are Undoing California's Pension Reforms. Why Are Republicans Going Along With It?

Pension changes passed in 2011 have saved California taxpayers from a fiscal crisis, but public sector unions are now pushing to undo them.

Reason · Aug 28

In 1856, one of Northern California’s oldest cattle ranches was established; 170 years later, its 14,177 acres are being bought for $15.5 million and opened to the public

In a landmark initiative, the Wildlands Conservancy is set to acquire the AP Ranch in Northern California, establishing an impressive public preserve in Siskiyou County. This strategic 14,177-acre purchase will unite with an existing land reserve, exceeding 20,000 acres in total. The project aims to protect essential wildlife corridors and…

The Times of India · Aug 28

‘As far away as possible’: Why Norway’s new King Haakon once fled royal life for California

Norway's new King Haakon VIII ascended the throne after his father's death. He once sought distance from royal life and its constant public attention. Haakon found freedom and a sense of self while living in California. His marriage to Mette-Marit brought him closer to public engagement. The new king now…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Meet Volkswagen's First-Ever Electric California Camper

Starting price around 60,800 euros, based on the ID. Buzz Pro and with vehicle-to-load functionality to power accessories and camping setups

Motor1 · Aug 28

In 1850, a California rancher brought 45 sheep to San Miguel Island; by 1862 there were 6,000, and after grazing denuded the island the last 148 were eliminated in 1966

Once, on a remote island battered by fierce winds and surrounded by the Pacific, there existed a peculiar ranching empire. San Miguel Island, now part of California’s Channel Islands National Park, was once home to thousands of sheep, isolated ranching families, and a sprawling ranch complex built partly from shipwreck…

The Times of India · Aug 28

Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields will recreate the impact, power and joy of Lilith Fair

The symbol of daisy chains sits at the heart of the vision of Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields, a lineup of women and gender diverse musicians who will perform in California this weekend.

The Conversation · Aug 28

US judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting

Anthropic's ​lawsuit in California federal court alleges that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth overstepped his authority when he designated Anthropic a national security supply-chain risk, a label the government can apply to companies that expose military systems to ‌potential infiltration or ⁠sabotage by ⁠adversaries.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

San Francisco voters to decide on 11 local ballot measures on Nov. 3, 2026

Voters in San Francisco, California, will decide on 11 ballot measures on Nov. 3, 2026, including six charter amendments, four ordinances, and one regional measure.

Ballotpedia · Aug 28