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Palisades Fire Threatens Thousands In California

Thousands at risk in California as Palisades Fire spreads. Firefighters working to contain blaze. Stay vigilant and follow evacuation orders for safety.

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Schools around the US are weighing responses to possible immigration raids

Schools around the country are reviewing what to do if immigration agents come knocking as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office after campaigning on a pledge to deport millions of people

The Independent UK

See photos of fire, smoke and flight as wildfires race across Southern California

Strong winds that sent wildfires ripping through the mountains and foothills around Los Angeles on Tuesday fed a spectacle of smoke, flames and flight.

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Challenge to California Policy Limiting Teachers' Disclosure to Parents of Student's Changed Gender Identity …

can proceed (under the First Amendment and under parental constitutional rights law), the court says, though there's no actual decision on whether the plaintiffs (parents and teachers) will prevail.

Reason

Why did Mark Zuckerberg end Facebook and Instagram’s factchecking program?

The social media giant enters a more partisan political era as its CEO pursues Donald Trump’s approval

The Guardian - US

Former representative Barbara Lee files paperwork to run for Oakland mayor

California ex-congresswoman would run in a special election to replace Sheng Thao, who was recalled in November

The Guardian - US

ASAP Rocky to headline Rolling Loud Festival in California after trial

The US rapper is billed to top performances at the Hollywood Park Grounds in Los Angeles.

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What are California’s Santa Ana winds that are fuelling Palisades fire?

Weather forecasters are warning of “life-threatening, destructive” Santa Ana wind gusts across Southern California in the coming days

The Independent UK

Biden designates two new national monuments after advocacy from tribes

Chuckwalla and Sáttítla monuments in California will be safeguarded against extraction and energy development

The Guardian - US

Fast-moving wildfire destroys homes as strong winds hit southern California

Fire quickly consumed hundreds of acres in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent community north of Santa Monica

The Guardian - US

California Man Busted Sexting with Fake 14-Year-Old Boy Revealed to Be Local Middle School Teacher: Police

An Irvine middle school teacher was arrested for allegedly engaging in sexually explicit conversations with someone he believed to be a 14-year-old boy.

Latin Times

Suspected Drunk Driver Arrested After Accidentally Telling on Himself During Traffic Stop: 'I'm the DUI Tonight'

A California man suspected of driving under the influence was arrested after a slip of the tongue, accidentally identifying himself as the "DUI" to law enforcement instead of the "DD".

Latin Times

California Official Slams Biden's Refusal To Declare An Emergency For The Tijuana River Crisis

Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre called the refusal "extremely concerning." She also took on California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Latin Times

Chaos as dirt bike riders race through food court in bustling California shopping mall

One of the teen suspects may have died in a head-on collision with a van in Santa Clarita less than an hour later, officials say

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The Conversation

Unlikely bedfellows: How platform companies shortchange porn performers and ride-hailing drivers alike

On a porn set in California’s San Fernando Valley, a performer we’ll call Jake explains why he joined the industry after dabbling in escorting. He says he was drawn to porn work because of the freedom he finds as an independent contractor.

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Why Charvarius Ward may not want to return to 49ers in free agency

San Francisco cornerback Charvarius Ward detailed why he may not want to return to the 49ers in free agency.

Reason

California Schools Stay Open Despite Plummeting Enrollment

Ballooning costs and shrinking student populations have left districts facing financial crises, but political pressures have kept closures off the table.

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Biden Establishes New National Monuments Honoring Native American Tribes

President Biden establishes Chuckwalla and Sáttítla National Monuments in California, protecting lands and banning offshore drilling to conserve natural an...

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Biden will announce the creation of two new national monuments to protect tribal lands in California

The White House says President Joe Biden will establish two new national monuments in California that will honor Native American tribes

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The Impact of California’s Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Claims

Introduction When pursuing a personal injury claim in California, timing is everything. The state enforces strict deadlines, known as the statute of limitations, that dictate how long victims have to file a lawsuit. Missing these deadlines can ...

The Independent UK

Strongest winds in over a decade could increase fire risk to dry Southern California

The strongest winds in more than a decade could hit Southern California, potentially causing structural damage and bringing extreme fire risk to areas that haven’t seen substantial rain in months

Roll Call

An early look at House members who could be vulnerable in 2026 - Roll Call

The fight for the House in the 2026 midterm elections is likely to be fought on familiar territory, as Republicans defend their slim majority.

The Guardian - US

Southern California warned of ‘life-threatening, destructive’ windstorm

Officials warn of fire risks and potential outages as gusts could reach 80mph in Los Angeles county and Ventura

The Independent UK

Biden will honor tribal requests by designating 2 new national monuments in California

President Joe Biden is signing a proclamation to establish two new national monuments in California in part to honor two tribes