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Editorial: Gov. Newsom has earned another term leading California

In responding to a series of events largely beyond his control, Gov. Gavin Newsom has emerged as one of the most powerful governors in California history.

Los Angeles Times

3 days in Yosemite: How to see the park’s many wonders on a weekend trip

LOS ANGELES — I recently ventured to California's most-visited national park — Yosemite — for a whirlwind 48-hour tour. Turns out, there’s a lot you can do and see in the land of the Ahwahneechee over a couple days.

Los Angeles Times

England’s Jodi Ewart Shadoff holds on for maiden LPGA Tour title in California

She claimed a one-shot victory over Japan’s Yuka Saso

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French bulldog snatched during brazen armed robbery in Bay Area

In the latest case of a pricey pup violently pilfered from its owner, an Antioch, California, woman says her French bulldog was stolen during an armed robbery.

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Self-proclaimed ‘socialist’ to ‘red pill’ anti-lockdown crusader: What are Elon Musk’s politics?

The Tesla and SpaceX tycoon has donated to both parties and attacked everyone from Joe Biden through Donald Trump to trade unions and ‘pronouns’, but underneath it all there is a consistent ideology, writes Io Dodds

The Independent UK

California high school bans pro-police ‘thin blue line’ flag from football games

The flag had been “co-opted by intolerant individuals with an agenda to divide and exclude”, a school district superintendent said

The Independent UK

Suspect in Las Vegas stabbings solicited work 2 days before

A California TV station says the suspect in a stabbing rampage on the Las Vegas Strip that left two people dead and six injured was in Los Angeles soliciting employment from strangers two days before the attack

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‘$250,000 cash in a brown paper bag.’ How legal weed unleashed corruption in California

In the San Gabriel Valley, a city councilman demanded bribes from businesses seeking cannabis licenses, according to a source cooperating with the FBI.

Los Angeles Times

California Gov. Newsom receives $14.9 million, with First Foundation Bank as top donor

Gov. Gavin Newsom is the number two fundraiser in California state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to campaign finance reports made to the California Secretary of State, the governor received $14,884,261 in total contributions and spent $18,165,007 between Jan. 1, 2021 and Sept. 24, 2022. Newsom…

Ballotpedia

California tribes will manage, protect state coastal areas

Five tribes on California's coast are moving forward in their efforts to protect marine ecosystems as part of the Tribal Marine Stewards Network

The Independent UK

OLD The Stockton ‘serial killer’: Six dead, one grainy photo and victims with one thing in common

Six men and one woman between the ages of 21 and 52 have been shot in darkness in or near the Californian port city of Stockton since April 2021; only the female victim survived. Police believe the crimes are linked - and are warning residents to watch out, writes Sheila…

The Independent UK

California looks to target oil company profits in a special legislative session

Gas prices have recovered somewhat nationwide, but they have continued to spike in California, hitting an average of $6.39 per gallon on Friday.

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The Independent UK

Moment fisherman forced to stay completely still as great white shark circles kayak

The gigantic shark swam around the boat in California for a couple of minutes while the lone man was 'lucky enough' to capture the heart-stopping moment on his cameras

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Google Looks to Raise its Smartphone Game with Latest Pixel 7

Google is looking to up its smartphone game with the Pixel 7, the latest entrant in a competitive corner of personal electronics where it has traditionally been a bit player. The device was unveiled this week in Brooklyn, where representatives from the Mountain View, California giant highlighted top-flight features that…

Los Angeles Times

Newsom calls special legislative session to consider tax on excess oil company profits

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced he is calling a special legislative session in December for lawmakers to consider passing a tax on excessive profits oil companies are making because of the spike in California gas prices.

The Independent UK

Newsom to call special legislative session over gas prices

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will call a special session of the state Legislature to pass a new tax on oil companies

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seen enjoying date night at acoustic star's gig

The Duke of Sussex Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle were at the Santa Barbara Bowl in California to see Jack Johnson perform

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Brother of suspect in California family's killing arrested

Authorities have arrested the brother of a man suspected in the kidnapping and killing of a central California family on suspicion that he helped him destroy evidence

Los Angeles Times

Majority of voters favor gasoline-car phaseout. But all-electric goal faces tough opposition

LOS ANGELES — In August, California regulators issued a mandate both dramatic and historic: Ban the sale of most new gasoline-powered cars and light trucks by 2035, in favor of electric vehicles.

Ballotpedia

Union Station: End-of-session roundup of California public-sector union legislation

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) recently signed three bills related to public-sector union policy and vetoed another three.

The Independent UK

Brother of disgruntled ex-employee accused of kidnapping and murdering family-of-four charged as accessory

Investigators previously said they believed at least one more perpetrator helped Jesus Salgado kidnap and murder the family-of-four

The Independent UK

‘Erotic Exotic’ zookeeper on the run after selling jaguar on Instagram to placate customer disappointed with monkey

The cat changed owners three times and was nearly killed before finding refuge at an animal sanctuary

Los Angeles Times

Proposition 30 has Calif. voters deciding on a tax for zero-emission vehicles. What you need to know

LOS ANGELES — On its face, Proposition 30 is simple enough: Raise taxes on the richest Californians. Pull in $30 billion to $90 billion over the next 20 years. Use 80% of the money to subsidize electric vehicles and charging stations, and 20% for wildfire suppression and prevention.

Los Angeles Times

Two inmates killed at California state prisons within 24 hours, officials say

LOS ANGELES — The deaths of two men within 24 hours at California prisons are being investigated as homicides, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said.

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