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California billionaire tax proposal has enough support to get on the November ballot, official says

A proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires in California to counter federal cuts to healthcare for low-income people has sufficient public support to qualify for the November ballot

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California State Parks offering free passes for a limited time: Who can apply and how it works

California State Parks Pass: California residents have a chance to explore state parks and historic sites for free. A limited-time program offers passes to eligible individuals. This initiative aims to make outdoor recreation more affordable and encourage visits to cultural landmarks. Passes are distributed via a lottery due to high…

The Economic Times

California voters will decide on dueling initiatives backed by Uber and trial attorneys in November

Two initiatives, with rideshare companies and trial attorneys taking opposing sides of the campaigns, qualified for the November ballot in California on June 17.

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California billionaire’s tax qualifies for the November ballot; competing measures pending signature verification

California voters are set to decide on a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of the state’s billionaires in November. The secretary of state reported on June 17 that at least 980,438 of the more than 1.6 million signatures filed were valid, qualifying the ballot initiative.

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California ‘billionaire tax’ makes ballot despite opposition from tech moguls

Wealth tax criticized by billionaires and Gavin Newsom would levy a one-time 5% tax on residents worth over $1bn

The Guardian - US

California Billionaire Wealth Tax Gets Enough Signatures To Qualify For November Ballot

California's billionaire wealth tax ballot initiative has enough signatures to qualify for the November election.

International Business Times

Incumbent Karen Bass to face Nithya Raman in L.A. mayoral runoff, a first for an incumbent since 2005

Incumbent Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are running in the nonpartisan general election for mayor of Los Angeles, California, on Nov. 3, 2026. In the June 2 primary, neither received more than the 50% of the vote required to win the election outright. Bass is the first incumbent to face…

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SpaceX launches new batch of US spy satellites from California (video)

SpaceX launched the latest batch of spy satellites for the U.S. government early Friday morning (June 19).

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California Woman Shares a Pimple Patch Saver Tip: ‘You’re Being Robbed Blind’

With so many skincare drops from Sephora and Ulta, there’s almost always a new product trending on TikTok every week. But Kate (@kates_news), a student from California, shared a skincare hack that could save people hundreds of dollars. “You’re being robbed blind by pimple patch companies,” Kate told TikTok, adding,…

The Mary Sue

Woman with a Napkin in Her Eye Knocks Off a Child With Her Cart at Target, Then Goes Off on His Mom: ‘You Can’t Even Say Sorry?’

California mom crashes out after a lady with a napkin in her eye knocks off her child with her card at Target.

The Mary Sue

How a Third GTA 6 Delay Could Total Real-World Corporate Schedules and Business Operations

A California car tuning firm plans to shut down for a day so staff can play GTA 6 at launch, exposing how deeply Rockstar's next blockbuster is shaping real-world work schedules.

International Business Times UK

Which Courses Are On The US Open Rota?

The USGA has already confirmed most of the venues up until 2051, with several famous courses set to host the US Open multiple times over the next 25 years

Golf Monthly

Actor Faizon Love Busted in Florida Amid Court Contempt and Paternity Case, Looking Haggard and Stone-Faced

Actor Faizon Love is jailed in Florida over a child support dispute, while facing separate legal issues in California, including a pending felony assault case.

International Business Times UK

Boy, 8, dies after ‘heartbreaking accident’ at World Cup watch party in California

Taylor Thach, of El Segundo, California, was known for his “kind heart and friendly spirit” neighbors said

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The Conversation

Quartz countertops are driving a public health crisis in the US – 2 occupational health experts explain the surge of lung transplants and lawsuits

If you walk into a Costco, Home Depot or Lowe’s and order a countertop for your kitchen renovation, the store will likely contract with a local fabrication shop, instructing them to make one from a material called engineered stone.

The Free Financial Advisor

California Investment Advisers Must Notice File Within 30 Days: What Clients Can Check Before Hiring One

Money decisions often come with a healthy dose of trust. Whether someone plans for retirement, builds a college fund, or manages a growing investment portfolio, the adviser sitting across the table may influence major financial choices for years to come. That makes it important to know not only what an…

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‘Fire Goddess’ arrested in California for attempted murder and arson after allegedly setting friend’s car on fire: ‘A danger to society’

"As soon as I said, ‘what is that smell?’ she threw a match and lit the car on fire.”

Evening Standard

Graham Norton wins US court case against Meta over deepfake Facebook posts

The California court ordered Meta to reveal the source of the ‘deeply upsetting posts’ including ones falsely reporting his mother’s death

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Electrify America’s Next-Gen EV Charging Stations Are Bigger, Better, And Battery-Backed

A huge battery energy storage system backs the American company’s newest large-format station in California.

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Ronaldo fails to score in disappointing Portugal opener as England dismantle Croatia in 4-2 win

Ronaldo, who matches Messi in a record sixth World Cup appearance, failed to become the first player to score in six different tournaments in his nation’s opening fixture against DR Congo.

International Business Times UK

Meghan Markle's Alleged 'Huge Shock' Over Prince Harry's Real Wealth Revealed as She Restricts UK Flights to Save Money

Reports suggest Meghan Markle's shock at Prince Harry's true wealth is driving staff cuts, stricter travel rules and the end of private jets as they reassess life in Montecito. Insiders say the pair are split over whether to scale back or hustle harder to keep their California dream afloat.

The Independent UK

California resident becomes just the fourth person in the world to become infected with tick-borne illness, officials say

The patient was likely infected in Northern California and diagnosed in April, according to state health officials

The Mary Sue

California Tech Uncle Gives Uncanny Job Hunting Advice: ‘You Have Better Chances at Getting a Job at a Furry Convention’

Job hunting in the age of AI has been challenging. Despite the number of job portals out there, people have been struggling to snag an opportunity. Uncle Flomar (@uncleflomar) from California, who works in tech, gave unusual advice for prospective job hunters. The key to landing a high-paying job isn’t…

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California initiative that would make changes to the environmental review process established by CEQA qualifies for the November ballot

The California Secretary of State announced that a ballot initiative proposing to amend the California Environmental Quality Act by modifying environmental review processes qualified for the ballot on June 16. The Committee to Build an Affordable California, the campaign supporting the initiative, submitted 942,967 signatures, of which the secretary of…

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US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud or face penalties

The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs

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