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California has experienced an unseasonable stretch of warm March weather, breaking temperature records across the state. The early heat wave raises questions about whether state rules put in place to protect agricultural workers from extreme heat are working.
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The levy provides about 10% of the district's operating budget, including 24% of counseling services and 4% of classroom instruction.
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Groups said a bill meant to provide technical tweaks to a 2024 campaign finance reform law is now full of changes that render contribution limits moot.
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The new preschool site is expected to open in fall 2027.
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The California Democratic Party is betting that a tried-and-true playbook and standard-bearer candidates offer their best chance to take back the U.S. House in November’s midterms rather than fresh faces and more populist policy planks.
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After four hours of emotional public comment, the commission voted 6-1 to deny the petition.
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The program is meant to help people with certain mental health conditions, but there are still ongoing issues.
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Many parts of Oregon are lacking in mental health care providers, especially in rural counties.
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PacifiCorp has agreed to pay $575 million in a settlement with the federal government over six wildfires in Oregon and California.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom suspended the death penalty and ordered the dismantling of death row. He unveiled changes at San Quentin that include a new education center.
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Oregon led the coalition of states arguing the president did not have the authority to levy widespread import taxes.
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Friday marks third time this week lawmakers have postponed a vote on a controversial referendum bill with a Feb. 25 deadline
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that President Trump does not have the authority to impose broad tariffs under the emergency act he has cited. Tariffs have affected California ports, farms, businesses, workers and consumers.
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Several bills take aim at the Trump administration’s immigration efforts.