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State of emergency declared as California storm knocks out power and people told to flee

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to allow for a quick response, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's home town of Montecito among those told to evacuate

Daily Mirror

Commentary: Latino voters are still in search of a working-class agenda

The education divide that has defined American politics over the last three election cycles has begun to appear in the country’s largest blue state, California. Democrats have captured and retained greater shares of college-educated voters in metro areas, but it has come at the expense of losing rural and blue-collar…

Los Angeles Times

California workers get new protections in 2023. Here's what you need to know

Far-reaching new laws seek to better working conditions for a broad swath of Californians in 2023 from white-collar employees to blue-collar farm laborers, fast-food servers and construction workers.

Los Angeles Times

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Californians have a green light to sue the gun industry. How will that work?

LOS ANGELES — One of the strangest pieces of legislation ever enacted in California took effect Jan. 1, giving state residents and visitors the same power to threaten the gun industry that Texans now wield over abortion providers.

Los Angeles Times

California emergency agency gets first woman director. What Gov. Newsom says about pick

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday announced that Nancy Ward would lead the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

Tribune News Service

Judge puts hold on California law that could have raised fast-food worker wages

A Sacramento County Superior Court judge has put a temporary hold on a new California law boosting protections for fast-food workers that was set to go into effect Jan. 1.

Los Angeles Times

From Harvey Weinstein to Casey Anthony: The unbearable cruelty of the modern American courtroom

Clémence Michallon reports on some of the more distasteful moments from real-life US courtroom dramas in 2022

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Enough fentanyl seized in California in 2022 to kill all of North America twice

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Law enforcement seized a staggering 28,765 pounds of fentanyl in California this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said Friday — enough to kill the entire population of North America twice.

Tribune News Service

Gavin Newsom won big in November. But support across California dipped between 2018 and 2022

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrated his second gubernatorial win last month, beating Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle by a never-in-doubt 18.4%. But a closer examination of the 2022 election shows that Newsom’s support has eroded since he first ran 2018.

Tribune News Service

Gov. Gavin Newsom pardons 10 convicted of drug offenses, other crimes

For 10 Californians convicted of drug offenses and other low-level crimes, Friday brought news of a second chance.

Los Angeles Times

Newsom grants 10 pardons, including for drug crimes

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has granted 10 pardons, including for several people convicted of drug crimes more than 20 years ago and a man facing the possibility of deportation

The Independent UK

George Skelton: If Karen Bass succeeds as LA mayor, she could have a shot at making historic firsts as California governor

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has had 40 governors in its 172 years as a state. And not one has been a woman. Nor a Black person. Or a Los Angeles mayor.

Los Angeles Times

Pro-oil petition drive in California under question

Residents in several regions of California allege that they’ve been misled by signature gatherers over the last two months as a campaign, Stop the Energy Shutdown, pushed to gather enough signatures to get a referendum to overturn SB 1137 on the 2024 statewide ballot

The Independent UK

Criminal justice panel says California should pay restitution to victims, ban some traffic stops

California should set up a taxpayer-funded restitution system for crime victims, curtail the use of money bail and limit when cops can make traffic stops that disproportionately affect Black and Latino drivers, according to recommendations from a criminal justice panel that advises state lawmakers.

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At least 2 dead, 11 injured in 6.4 earthquake in Northern California

FORTUNA, Calif. — A powerful earthquake struck Humboldt County early Tuesday, killing at least two people, causing widespread damage to buildings and leaving tens of thousands without power.

The Independent UK

From Harvey Weinstein to Casey Anthony: The unbearable cruelty of the modern American courtroom

Clémence Michallon reports on some of the more distasteful moments from real-life US courtroom dramas in 2022

Los Angeles Times

George Skelton: Feinstein won't step down early. But when she does, these contenders have the best shot at her seat

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It's not an election year, but in 2023 we'll see a hot race begin for U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Fiscal reality catches up to California

Blowing out the state budget is like maxing out your credit card. It feels great until the bill comes due. That’s a lesson for Nevada lawmakers.

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Evening Standard

Harvey Weinstein found guilty in second sex crimes trial

His victim Jane Doe 1 said of the guilty verdict ‘I hope Weinstein never sees the outside of a prison cell during his lifetime’

WEKU

Harvey Weinstein found guilty on 3 of 7 charges in Los Angeles

Weinstein's legal trouble is far from over. In London, he faces criminal charges of indecent assault of a woman in 1996.

The Independent UK

Harvey Weinstein: Disgraced movie mogul found guilty of rape at Los Angeles trial

California case follows 2020 conviction in New York

France 24

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in Los Angeles sexual assault trial

Harvey Weinstein was found guilty Monday of rape at a Los Angeles trial in another #MeToo moment of reckoning, five years after he became a magnet for the movement.

The Guardian - US

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape and sexual assault in Los Angeles trial

The downfall of the former movie magnate played out over a six-week trial that included testimony from Jennifer Siebel Newsom

Tribune News Service

Inflation is pushing California’s minimum wage up. Here’s what it will be in 2023.

This January, California’s minimum wage will rise to $15.50.

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: Oil and gas drillers mobilize to kill a key California environmental rule

The oil and gas industry, which has been accustomed to getting its own way from California regulators for decades, suffered a rare defeat this year.

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