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Signatures submitted for four ballot measures that would limit legislative changes to the initiative process

Welcome to the Friday, July 10, 2026, Brew.

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'Real Housewives of Orange County' Star Jennifer Pedranti Admits Son Sparked Seven-Acre California Wildfire Scare

Jennifer Pedranti, RHOC star, confirms her son's involvement in a seven-acre brush fire in California. No criminal charges filed, but her son will face consequences.

International Business Times UK

Nara Organics Formula Recall: Infant Botulism Cases Rise to 4, FDA Confirms Pathogen in Open Can

Nara Organics infant formula botulism cases have risen to 4. FDA confirmed the bacteria in an open can. Parents should discard the product immediately.

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Why Bee Populations Face Extinction: The Decline, the Pesticides, and the Food We Stand to Lose

The Scale of What Is Already GoneA single honeybee colony can contain up to 80,000 workers. In the United States alone, beekeepers lost an estimated 45.5% of managed honeybee colonies in 2022 to 23, according to the Bee Informed Partnership, one of the highest annual losses on record. Europe has…

Times Life

Real estate agent sentenced for trying to price gouge Eaton Fire victims in California

The victims were trying to rent a home after the devastating fires in California

The Independent UK

Member of ‘home invasion crew’ killed a California father as his wife and child hid in closet

His childhood friend was also charged in the killing but died in a gunfight with U.S. Marshals

The Independent UK

California woman nearly collides with a man at a Gardena intersection, then jumps out of her car and slashes his tires in the middle of traffic

She apparently had a knife ready!

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GOP senator films ad smashing fortune cookies, promises she’ll ‘stop Communist China’ – but the snack she chose originated in California, not China

It’s believed that Japanese-Americans invented them.

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California man’s Tesla gets towed to repair shop after crash. 8 months later, mechanic refuses to return it unless he gets $158,000 for a car worth $35,000

Eight months later, the car still sits in the lot.

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As New Minimum Wages Take Effect, California’s Cities Keep Raising the Bar

Local governments are pushing wages above the state’s already high minimum, even as many workers still can't keep up with California's cost of living.

Capital & Main

FBI and EPA raid California home of 17yo science prodigy conducting ‘wild experiments’: ‘At the end of the day, I’m still a kid’

His family is "beyond frustrated that this is happening again."

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Report raises alarm over military-grade weapons on California college campuses

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The Independent UK

California accidentally introduced the olive fruit fly in 1998, and within five years, it had spread across every olive-growing region, forcing growers into permanent pest-control programs that transformed the state's olive industry.

The olive fruit fly, an invasive species, arrived in California in 1998. It quickly spread across the state's olive-growing regions, posing a significant threat. Larvae develop inside olives, making them difficult to control with conventional methods. Integrated pest management strategies and research have improved control efforts significantly. While established, the…

The Times of India

In 1980, California released more than 1.5 billion sterile Mediterranean fruit flies after an invasive outbreak threatened over 250 crops, eradicating the infestation before it could permanently invade California's orchards

California battled the invasive Mediterranean fruit fly using a large-scale sterile insect campaign. This method involved releasing billions of sterile males to prevent wild fly reproduction. While effective, this technique was combined with surveillance and quarantine measures for success. The program replaced widespread pesticide use with a more targeted approach.…

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In the 1970s, the United States began fencing off miles of California beaches each summer after the California least tern population collapsed; today, nesting colonies have spread along the Pacific coast

California least terns faced extinction due to human activity and predators. Wildlife authorities implemented seasonal beach closures to protect nesting sites. Scientific research revealed birds' site fidelity and adaptability to new locations. Conservation efforts have successfully expanded tern populations along the Pacific coast. People and wildlife now coexist, with temporary…

The Times of India

California accidentally imported Argentine ants in the early 1900s, but the invasive insects now protect aphids across citrus orchards, allowing sap-sucking pests to multiply and damage millions of dollars' worth of fruit each year

Invasive Argentine ants arrived in California during the early 1900s and now threaten citrus fruit supplies. These ants protect aphids, which are pests that damage citrus trees significantly. This symbiotic relationship causes millions of pounds in losses for citrus growers annually. Modern research suggests breaking this ant-aphid bond to restore…

The Independent UK

Man loses hand and has ‘metal fragments in eyes’ after picking up ‘bomb-like device’ on California beach

The explosion turned a ‘simple act of kindness into a life-changing emergency,’ the man’s daughter says

The Times of India

Why California just returned 136 acres of protected coastline to Indigenous tribes, know what this historic decision means

California has returned 136 acres of Mendocino County coast to Indigenous nations. State officials approved the transfer of Blues Beach and surrounding bluffs to Kai Poma. This marks the first time land managed by Caltrans has been returned to Indigenous Tribes. Kai Poma plans cultural and environmental studies for resource…

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Homes & Gardens

7 Drought-Tolerant Plants To Grow Instead Of Hydrangeas For A Lower-Maintenance Summer Garden

You'll use a lot less water by growing these alternatives

The Economic Times

California co-founder of $8 billion asset management firm fired for skipping his own return-to-office rule, now seeks $30 million

A co-founder of California-based Bramshill Investments, an $8 billion asset management firm, has sued after being fired for allegedly violating the company's own five-day return-to-office policy. William Nieporte claims the mandate was used to push him out of the business and is seeking at least $30 million in damages.

The Times of India

Why do California’s beaches glow blue at night and what causes this stunning bioluminescent phenomenon

On certain evenings along the California coast, the Pacific Ocean appears to behave strangely. Waves roll towards the shore carrying an electric-blue glow, while surfers leave bright trails behind them as they move through the water. Beaches that look ordinary during the day can take on an almost unreal appearance…

The Economic Times

US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal

Several U.S. states are preparing to sue and block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. California is leading the investigation into potential antitrust violations and harm to competition. Actors, writers, and theater owners also oppose the merger, fearing job losses and reduced consumer choice.

Latin Times

CoreCivic Sells the Real Estate, Keeps the Job: Inside the $1.5 Billion California Immigration Detention Deal

CoreCivic sold two California ICE detention centers to DHS for $1.5B but kept the contracts to run them, as legal fights over conditions continue.

The Economic Times

US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say

Several U.S. states are preparing to sue Paramount over its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition. California is leading the investigation into potential competition law violations. This merger faces opposition from Hollywood actors and theater owners fearing job losses. Paramount argues the combination will help it compete for audiences and talent. A…

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #213

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

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