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Gavin Newsom Targeted by Billionaire Tax Ads Planned for Five States Ahead of Possible 2028 Bid

A campaign supporting California's proposed billionaire tax plans to run ads targeting Gavin Newsom in five states, linking his opposition to speculation about a 2028 presidential bid.

International Business Times UK · 2h ago

What a Becerra Win Would Mean for California's Latinos — and Why 40% of Them Haven't Heard From Any Campaign

Xavier Becerra leads Steve Hilton by 27 points with 12 days left. What the polls say — and what's at stake for California's 16 million Latinos.

Latin Times · Oct 22

Immunology Group's Own Policy Committee Urged Ending Prop 38 Endorsement Before Leaders Kept It After Meeting Backer

An immunology society's policy panel urged dropping its Prop 38 endorsement over an earmark, but leaders kept it, STAT reported. What voters should know.

Medical Daily · Oct 21

Murphy Family Home Survival: Brothers fight Eaton Fire; Altadena street is left in ruins

On January 8, 2025, amid the devastating Eaton Fire that consumed over 14,000 acres and obliterated numerous homes, Justin Murphy and his brother stood firm to defend their family residence. Fortunately, while their home endured the flames, many in their vicinity faced destruction. Jane Murphy later remarked that her sons…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Lang Defies Evacuation Orders: wildlife park owner saves 1,000 animals; research warns staying is unsafe

On October 8, 2017, Peter Lang chose to remain at his wildlife preserve to protect the animals. Following evacuation orders, he evacuated his wife and employees before defending the facility from wildfires. Lang utilized hoses to combat small fires that threatened the animals and their habitat. Remarkably, he reported no…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Workplace Blackmail Involving ICE Continues; Can Your Boss Really Do That? What US Labor Law Says

US employers threaten Latino workers with ICE to dodge wages. What the law says and what protections exist in 2026.

Latin Times · Sep 19

In 1999, Metallica's James Hetfield bought a 1,150-acre Marin ranch, then gave up development rights. 19 years later, 1,000 acres were protected as working agricultural land forever

For Hetfield and his family, the decision was also presented as a way to maintain agriculture and the scenic character of the ranch. In a statement reported by KQED and CBS San Francisco, the Hetfields said they viewed the arrangement as a community benefit and wanted agriculture to remain on…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

In 1918–1921, one dam built on California's Carmel River provided water storage but blocked fish runs; in 2015 it came down, reopening 25 miles of habitat for steelhead trout

A century-old dam on California's Carmel River was removed, restoring fish spawning grounds. Crews rerouted the river and dismantled the structure over two and a half years. A study found the dam removal did not cause significant downstream damage to the environment. This project reconnected twenty-five miles of vital habitat…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

In 2024, a developer paid $4 million for 83 acres outside Yosemite; two years later the US is considering a land swap for a private access road through the park

A Nevada-based developer that bought 83 acres outside Yosemite for $4 million in 2024 is seeking a land exchange with the US government. The proposal could give the private property a direct road through a quarter-mile strip of Yosemite National Park. The same access plan was rejected in earlier legal…

The Times of India · Aug 31

America's only pesticide-free rice farm? 250,000 bats replace pesticides at this California rice farm every single night

Bats protect rice farm: Every night, approximately 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats take flight from the Yolo Causeway bridge, playing a crucial role in the ecosystem. They devour large quantities of harmful insects that threaten local rice crops, thus sparing farmers the expense of insecticides.

The Economic Times · Aug 4