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Gavin Newsom Warns 'Anyone' Considering Helping Trump Interfere in Elections or Counting: 'You Will Be Prosecuted'

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) warned that anyone who attempts to interfere with the state’s elections could face prosecution as he announced plans for legislation to protect ballots before election results are officially certified.

Benzinga · Jul 7

State legislative session updates: sessions ending

According to Multistate, as of July 2, nine states are still in legislative session, with two in special session. Massachusetts’s session is expected to end on July 31. California and North Carolina’s sessions will end on Aug. 31. Pennsylvania’s session will end on Nov. 30. Three states, Michigan, New Jersey,…

Ballotpedia · Jul 6

California’s New $208,850 Small‑Estate Limit Means Many Families Can Bypass Probate—Do You Qualify?

Probate has a reputation for being slow, expensive, and stressful, but many California families may now be able to avoid it altogether. Formal probate in...

Saving Advice · Jul 6

Gavin Newsom turns on the press for asking Trump softball questions in the Oval Office

The California governor described White House reporters as ‘sycophants’

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Probe Slammed as 'Botched' as Man Pleads Guilty to Fake Ransom Plot

A forensic expert has slammed the investigation into missing Arizona grandmother Nancy Guthrie as 'botched,' while a California man admits sending fake ransom texts to torment her family.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

In 1987, the United States decided to capture every remaining wild California condor after lead poisoning, habitat loss, and poaching left just 27 birds alive; today, hundreds once again soar across western skies

Once on the brink of extinction, the majestic California condor's survival hinged on a daring rescue. Capturing the last wild birds in 1987, conservationists discovered that lead poisoning from ammunition fragments in carcasses was the primary killer. Despite breeding successes, the toxin persisted, necessitating strict ammunition regulations. This intervention, though…

The Times of India · Jul 6

The United States launched a controversial mission in 2004 to exterminate every feral pig on California's Channel Islands after they attracted golden eagles that nearly wiped out endangered island foxes; by 2006, the pigs were gone, and the foxes began a remarkable recovery

A controversial mission to eradicate feral pigs from California's Channel Islands in 2004 proved crucial for saving the critically endangered island fox. The pigs had disrupted the ecosystem, leading golden eagles to prey heavily on the foxes. Removing the pigs without first relocating the eagles would have endangered the foxes…

The Times of India · Jul 6

Man Sues Alleging Brother-in-Law's Autobiography Book Jacket Summary "Whitewashes [Author's] Life Story"

From Wizmann v. Simon & Schuster, LLC, decided Thursday by the California Court of Appeal Justice Stephen Goorvitch, joined by… The post Man Sues Alleging Brother-in-Law's Autobiography Book Jacket Summary "Whitewashes [Author's] Life Story" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jul 6

27 Extraordinary Sculptures By This Artist Created From Wood Collected Across Forests, Rivers, Beaches, And Mountains

Most artists begin with a blank canvas. Bennett Ewing, better known as Eyevan Tumbleweed, begins with miles of coastline, forest trails, and an instinct for seeing what most people walk past. For more than two decades, the California-based sculptor has collected driftwood and naturally weathered branches, transforming them into striking…

Bored Panda · Jul 6

Parachute for $12? The Luxury LA Bedding Brand’s Sold-Out Target Collection Is Back – and I Don’t Expect It to Stay in Stock for Long

The laid-back California collection is perfect for anyone fed up with fussy bedding – or paying hundreds for luxury sheets

Homes & Gardens · Jul 6