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OpenAI Calls For California To Strengthen Its AI Safety Laws
OpenAI is calling for stronger safeguards in California's AI safety laws, specifically requiring monitoring of frontier models and strengthening cybersecurity protections.
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California state Senator Aisha Wahab opposed by AIPAC wins California special election
California state Senator Aisha Wahab, an Afghan American, has won a special election to serve out the remainder of former representative Eric Swalwell's term. She defeated Bay Area Rapid Transit Director Melissa Hernandez, who was supported by outside groups affiliated wi…
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Democrats rally behind progressive Aisha Wahab after win in California special election – US politics live
Progressive Aisha Wahab has been elected to Congress in a special election to fill the seat formerly held by Eric Swalwell. Wahab, the first Muslim woman and Afghan American elected to the California legislature, held a major lead throughout the race over her main opponen…
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Aisha Wahab wins special election to serve out remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's term, AP projects
Aisha Wahab has won the special election to serve out the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's term in California's 14th Congressional District, according to The Associated Press. Wahab will represent the district until January 2027.
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Newsom may veto bill giving California high-speed rail watchdog more power, sources say
California Governor Gavin Newsom is threatening to veto a bill that would give the state's high-speed rail watchdog more power to hold the project accountable. The bill, Assembly Bill 1608, has bipartisan support and would give the inspector general the authority to audit…
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Trump praises teen lifeguard who rescued boy in California
President Trump praised a 16-year-old lifeguard and the 10-year-old boy he saved during a viral rescue video. The president said he wouldn't have done it.
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California tackles multiple wildfires as firefighter workforce faces strain
California is battling multiple wildfires, including one along its Big Sur coastline, as the state's wildland firefighting agency Cal Fire reports the fire is currently burning across 4,655 acres. Firefighters are facing increasing strain due to climate change and shiftin…
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Waymo Receives Permission To Offer Rides In Sacramento And San Diego
Waymo has received permission from the California Public Utilities Commission to expand its robotaxi service across more counties in California, including Sacramento and San Diego.
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Woman who fatally stabbed husband over 2 decades ago admits to fatally stabbing firefighter wife
A woman in California admitted to stabbing her wife to death last year, more than two decades after facing prison time for killing her ex-husband in a similar manner. Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi, 54, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the death of her…
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Indian-origin PhD student Vikram Mubayi found dead after going missing during solo hike in California
UCSB doctoral student found dead after missing hiking trip. No foul play suspected.
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Man arrested at Trump’s California golf course faces more charges
A California man, Jeanine John Taele, was arrested at Donald Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course for 'suspicious' behavior and charged with possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle.
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California's Eaton Fire in Altadena sparked by SoCal Edison electric tower, Los Angeles County report finds
A report by the Los Angeles County Fire Department has concluded that the Eaton Fire in Altadena was caused by electrical arcing on an out-of-service transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison. The fire destroyed or damaged over 9,000 homes and took the lives …
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Armed man arrested at Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit
A 38-year-old man was arrested near a golf course owned by President Donald Trump in California, ahead of the president's visit for a fundraising dinner. The man was found with a pistol and illegal ammunition.
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California's diesel prices have jumped since the Iran war started, with ripple effects across the country
California's diesel prices have surged since the Iran war began, affecting the US economy as a whole. The state's high fuel prices are causing ripple effects across the country, impacting the transportation of goods and the cost of everyday products.
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California's High-Speed Rail Project Faces Funding Cut After Missing Deadlines
California's high-speed rail project has faced a $4 billion funding cut after missing key deadlines to buy trains. The project was originally designed to link San Francisco and Los Angeles in under three hours, but the current plan is limited to a 171-mile stretch in the …
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California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump
California governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state's minimum wage will rise to $17.40 next year, a pay floor set to become the highest of any US state.
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US military says F-35B jet fighter crashes in California, pilot safe
An F-35B stealth fighter plane has crashed in California, but its pilot ejected and is expected to survive, the US Marine Corps said.
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US proposes cuts to Colorado River use for Arizona, California and Nevada
The US Bureau of Reclamation has proposed cuts to the Colorado River use for Arizona, California, and Nevada to stave off a crisis in the waterway. The proposal would spare four other states from facing mandatory cuts for now.
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Gavin Newsom reveals personal income of $1.7m-$2m in tax return release
California governor Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom released their tax returns, showing their income from 2022 to 2024. They made between $1.7m and $2m annually, with most of their income coming from winery and restaurant businesses.
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California student thought she was meeting ex-boyfriend one last time. Instead, he put a bullet in her head
A California student, Catina Salarno, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, Steven Burns, on her first day of college in 1979. Burns had a history of aggressive behavior and had threatened to kill Catina on multiple occasions.
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Horse trainer discovers pre-dug grave of missing California teen
A horse trainer in California discovered a pre-dug grave on a remote trail in 2003, which was later found to be the burial site of a missing 17-year-old girl. The girl's boyfriend and his roommate were arrested and charged with her murder.
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Paramount agrees to pause $110bn Warner Bros merger as case plays out
Paramount has agreed to pause its $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery until a ruling on several states' challenge to the deal, or until 1 June 2027, according to court papers filed on Friday.
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Prosecutors argue D4vd had financial motivation to kill Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Prosecutors argue D4vd had financial motivation to kill Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The singer had a multimillion-dollar recording deal, an executive at his former label testified on Wednesday.
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Small dog missing for weeks rescued while swimming in San Francisco Bay
A team of firefighters rescued a small dog that had been missing for weeks after finding it swimming into the San Francisco Bay. The dog had gone missing over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the Menlo Park fire protection district.
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Paul Pelosi faces misdemeanor hit-and-run charge for California collision
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has been charged with a misdemeanor hit-and-run count after authorities allege he struck a parked car and drove away from the scene earlier this month in Northern California.
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Paul Pelosi charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run after hitting parked car in California
Paul Pelosi, the husband of Rep. Nancy Pelosi, has been charged with a misdemeanor hit-and-run after he was involved in a crash in Northern California earlier this month. He faces one misdemeanor charge for being involved in a collision and not stopping to provide informa…
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Cool, calm and creepy-crawly: reporter unfazed by cockroach cameo on live TV
A TV reporter in California remained calm when a huge flying cockroach landed on her during a live broadcast. The incident has gone viral, with many praising her professionalism.
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One person dead and two missing after boat sinks near San Francisco’s Alcatraz Island
A pontoon boat capsized and sank near San Francisco's Alcatraz Island, killing one person, leaving two missing, and rescuing 16 others. The incident occurred about 600 yards from the island.
The Escalating Energy War Between California and the White House
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The Escalating Energy War Between California and the White House
California and the White House are engaged in an escalating energy war, with California pushing for stricter climate policies and the White House pushing back with fossil fuel-friendly policies.
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Man has hand blown off by explosive while cleaning July Fourth debris off California beach
A man lost his hand after an explosive device detonated while he was cleaning up Fourth of July firework debris on a Northern California beach. He and his girlfriend were picking up remnants from the day before to help keep the beach clean.