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California lawmakers passed a six-bill climate and energy package extending cap and trade to 2045, expanding the state’s wildfire fund, approving new oil drilling, and opening the door to a regional power market.
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AP
Fred Greaves
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CalMatters
The latest on active regional wildfires.
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Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesNPR is tracking the record number of lawmakers in Congress who have already announced they don't plan to run for reelection ahead of the 2026 midterms. -
Eric Thayer/Getty ImagesThe charge carries a potential punishment of the death penalty in Utah. Tyler Robinson, 22, is currently being held without bail.
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JPR
A federal lawsuit claims Medford authorities violated the constitutional rights of those working for harm-reduction group Stabbin’ Wagon.
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Kristyna Wentz-Graff
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OPB
Fred Greaves
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CalMatters
After a summer characterized by masked federal agents detaining immigrants in Los Angeles, the California Legislature passed two measures Thursday that seek to force law enforcement officers to identify themselves.
Martin do Nascimento
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CalMatters
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CalMatters