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California: 40,000 people ordered to evacuate over chemical leak fears

Authorities in Orange county say tank holding methyl methacrylate ‘actively in crisis’ and urge residents to leave

The Guardian - US · May 23

Is the California Coastal Commission Finally Losing Some of Its Regulatory Powers?

The commission has tormented property owners and localities ever since it was created in 1976. Finally, legislative and legal efforts are undoing some of its abuses.

Reason · May 8

In California primary, an electoral disaster is looming for Democrats

Two months before a crucial primary in one of the most liberal states in the US, Democrats are facing a self-made political catastrophe. Too many candidates for governor are fragmenting the party's electorate and could make a Republican the successor of Gavin Newsom.

Euronews · Apr 1

The Alien Enemies Act Is an Unconstitutional Affront to Civil Liberties

Like with the Japanese internment during World War II, the current move to deport alleged alien criminals is driven by hysteria.

Reason · Apr 4, 2025

‘She has blood on her hands’: Moment woman accused of murdering her 11-year-old son is arrested

‘She has blood on her hands’ a female police officer is heard saying as Saritha Ramaraju, 48, is detained in the hallway of a California hotel

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025

In Rush to Redevelop, a California City Tramples Property Rights

Urban renewal efforts should recognize that existing businesses and new residents can coexist.

Reason · Oct 18, 2024

California Lawmakers Think They Can Outsmart AI

Politicians are always trying to control what they can't understand.

Reason · Sep 20, 2024

Why Are California's Animal Shelters Killing So Many Pets?

Blame lingering pandemic-era restrictions that make it harder for people to find a dog or cat they'd like to adopt.

Reason · Dec 15, 2023

Lincoln Riley and USC look so pathetic for suspending a reporter

Lincoln Riley is back to punishing reporters again

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 20, 2023

California Was Once a Land of Boundless Opportunity. That's No Longer True.

The state's population stagnation is likely to continue for decades as younger people flee for opportunities elsewhere.

Reason · Sep 15, 2023