California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill barring prosecution for pregnancy loss

dailynews.com/2024/04/17/studio-city-freeway-crash-that-killed-la-fire-department-recruit-not-classified-as-a-hit-and-run/

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Studio City freeway crash that killed LA Fire Department recruit not classified as a hit-and-run

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TC Energy gas pipeline triggers wildfire in Alberta, media report

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Woman fatally stabbed on train in Los Angeles, suspect detained: Police: A motive for the attack was not clear.

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Major Los Angeles highway to undergo weeks of closures to construct large wildlife crossing

cnn.com/2024/04/14/us/california-wildlife-crossing-road-closure/

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LAPD officer won't face charges for Burlington Coat Factory shooting: A Los Angeles police officer who fatally shot a 14-year-old girl through the wall of a ...

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Coachella 2024: For No Doubt fans, Coachella this year is an overdue dream come true

pressenterprise.com/2024/04/14/coachella-2024-for-no-doubt-fans-coachella-this-year-is-an-overdue-dream-come-true/

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Mickey, Minnie and other Disneyland character performers move one step closer to unionizing

ocregister.com/2024/04/17/mickey-minnie-and-other-disneyland-characters-move-one-step-closer-to-unionizing/

Quick Glance: Disneyland performers seek unionization

Performers who assist in bringing Disney's popular characters to life in the Southern California theme parks filed a petition on Wednesday to form a labor union.

The workers, including parade performers, character actors, and support staff at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, requested The Walt Disney Co. to recognize the union they are calling "Magic United."

A significant portion of the over 35,000 workers at the Disneyland Resort, which includes the theme parks, are already unionized. Parade and character workers announced their plans to unionize in February under the Actors' Equity Association.

Union membership in the U.S. has been declining for decades, but organizations have seen growing public support in recent years. The NLRB, which protects workers' rights, reported over 2,500 filings for union representation in the 2023 fiscal year, the highest number in eight years.

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The Wall Street Journal

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Opinion | What Ever Happened to Gavin Newsom?: He was a rising star a few months ago, but bad governance and the phony factor caught up to him.

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Bojangles, known for its chicken and biscuits, is coming to California. Here’s where

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California group pushing Prop. 47 changes says it has 900,000 signatures to qualify for ballot

sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287783600.html

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OC Fair 2024: Alice Cooper, Sublime With Rome join Pacific Amphitheatre lineup: Needtobreathe will play a post-fair show Aug. 22. Tickets include one day of fair ...

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Day 2 of Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach gets underway: The 49th iteration of the city’s biggest annual event is expected to draw close to 200 ...

presstelegram.com/2024/04/20/day-2-of-acura-grand-prix-of-long-beach-gets-underway/

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Apr 19

Inside Gavin Newsom's brush with failure: The governor’s anti-homelessness measure struggled to activate the voters who delivered him a series of landslide ...

politico.com/news/2024/04/19/gavin-newsom-prop-1-00152833

The Christian Science Monitor

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LA County constantly fights homelessness. How AI helps prevent it.: Millions struggle with housing affordability in Southern California. But Los Angeles County’s ...

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Apr 19

Friends of Madrona Marsh celebrates 50th anniversary, beginning this weekend: Since its inception, Friends of Madrona Marsh has played a vital role in ...

dailybreeze.com/2024/04/18/friends-of-madrona-marsh-celebrates-50th-anniversary-beginning-this-weekend/

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Apr 09

Disneyland Pride Nite tickets go on sale this week: The Gay Pride events will be held on June 18 and 20 at Disneyland.

ocregister.com/2024/04/09/disneyland-pride-nite-tickets-go-on-sale-this-week/

Quick Glance: Colorful Disneyland Celebrates LGBTQ

Disneyland will be the center of Gay Pride with rainbow-colored streets, buildings, attractions, parades, fireworks, dance parties and photo opportunities.

The ticket sales for the Pride Nite events will commence on April 9 for Magic Key annual passholders and on April 11 for the general public. Sales will start at 9 a.m. on both days.

Mark your calendar for the Pride Nite events scheduled to take place on June 18 and 20 at Disneyland.

Exciting entertainment awaits, featuring a Welcome Pride cavalcade with beloved Disney characters dressed in rainbow outfits, dazzling Pride Nite fireworks, the lively Pride Nite Dance Club by the Rivers of America, the fun-filled Ohana Dance Party in Tomorrowland, and classic Country Line Dancing in the Golden Horseshoe.

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Canada's Tamarack Valley shutters production after Alberta gas plant fire

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Backers say they have enough signatures to qualify Prop 47 rollback initiative: Proposed initiative would amend Proposition 47, the 2014 initiative ...

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California Gov. Newsom offers compromise to protect some indoor workers from heat

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Los Angeles Needs More Early Education Teachers. How About Parents?: There’s a shortage of early childhood educators across the country. To help ...

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LA students get new clothes, supplies through Operation School Bell: The program aims to provide basic essentials to impoverished students so they can focus on ...

dailynews.com/2024/04/19/la-students-get-new-clothes-supplies-through-operation-school-bell/

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Have Disneyland Magic Key prices finally outpaced demand?: All four tiers of Magic Key annual passes went on sale in early March and six weeks later the three ...

ocregister.com/2024/04/16/have-disneyland-magic-key-prices-finally-outpaced-demand/

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California may cut many new programs due to massive budget gap: Facing tough financial choices to close a budget shortfall, Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing cuts ...

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Southern California faces another weekend storm, bringing rain and cold temperatures

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Woman found dead inside Sunland trash bin identified: The Los Angeles County medical examiner has identified the 32-year-old woman who was found dead inside a ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-20/woman-found-dead-inside-sunland-trash-bin-identified

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California McDonald's franchisee responds to new fast-food worker wages: Restaurant owners have been looking for ways to offset the bigger paychecks ...

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Quick Glance: California McDonald's franchisee responds to new wage requirements

A McDonald's franchisee raised prices in response to California's new fast-food worker wage requirements.

"I can't charge $20 for a Happy Meal," expressed the franchisee, concerned about retaining customers, in an interview with CNN.

Restaurant owners are exploring strategies to mitigate the impact of the increased wages.

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The Hill (newspaper)

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4588775-california-newsom-federal-disaster-fund-request-chinook-salmon-season-likely-closure/

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Newsom requests federal disaster funds as chinook salmon season faces likely closure

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Ramadan is ending this week. How communities decide when : How Muslim communities in Los Angeles County observe the lunar calendar marks the end of Ramadan and ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-09/observing-the-lunar-calendar-and-its-marking-of-the-end-of-ramadan

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Apr 06

U.S. man convicted in decades-long identity theft that led to his victim being jailed

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Return to office: State workers ordered back this summer — read Gov. Gavin Newsom’s memo

sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article287572930.html

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Google Blocks California Websites in Fight Over Paying for News: Google has tried similar tactics in Australia, India, and Canada.

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Apr 05

99 Cents Only to close all 371 stores and wind down its business: The City of Commerce deep-discount retailer, for years one of the few true "dollar" stores ...

latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-04/99-cents-only-closes-stores

Quick Glance: 99 Cents Only to Close All 371 Stores and Cease Longstanding Business

After more than four decades, 99 Cents Only will close all 371 of its stores and cease its business operations.

The decision was made due to various challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting consumer demand, inflationary pressures, and increasing levels of shrinkage.

The closure of 99 Cents Only reflects a broader weakness in the dollar-store category, with other major retailers also announcing store closures.

Established in 1982 in Los Angeles, 99 Cents Only was a trailblazer in single-price retail and faced pressure from rising wages and competition from larger chains.

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LAFD recruit killed while giving aid on 101 Freeway In Studio City: A procession was held late Monday morning from the crash scene to the Los Angeles County ...

dailynews.com/2024/04/15/lafd-recruit-killed-while-giving-aid-on-101-freeway-in-studio-city/

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Apr 22

California spends billions on homelessness without knowing the results. A bill could change that

sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287831500.html

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Apr 05

Gavin Newsom's restaurant offering job at $ 16 per hour despite new state law of $ 20 per hour for fast food workers

nypost.com/2024/04/04/us-news/gavin-newsoms-restaurant-offering-job-at-16-hr-despite-new-state-law-of-20-hr-for-fast-food-workers/

Quick Glance: Debate Over Gavin Newsom's Restaurant Compensation

A restaurant involving the California governor has posted a job listing for $16 an hour despite a new state law requiring fast-food establishments to pay $20 an hour.

PlumpJack Cafe in Olympic Valley, part of a group of restaurants established by a company founded by Newsom, is seeking a part-time busser to ensure guest satisfaction during dining.

Despite the $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers, an employee at McDonald's would earn more than at this high-end restaurant and bar.

Critics view the wage discrepancy between workers at an upscale restaurant and a fast-food joint selling inexpensive burgers as hypocritical.

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Apr 14

Coachella 2024: No Doubt reunites after 9 years to dazzle fans at Coachella: The Orange County band shakes off the rust to play its hits, including ...

pressenterprise.com/2024/04/14/coachella-2024-no-doubt-reunites-after-9-years-to-dazzle-fans-at-coachella/

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Apr 10

How effective are California's homelessness programs? Audit finds state hasn't been keeping track

apnews.com/article/california-homeless-audit-spending-8c8c8ce6cd9fc6840e180a99fccff588

Quick Glance: California's Lack of Oversight on Billions for Homelessness Programs: State Audit

A new state audit report criticizes California for failing to track the effectiveness of its billion-dollar spending on homelessness programs.

California is faulted for not taking enough measures to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of its homelessness programs.

The audit revealed that two programs, including the Homekey program by the Department of Housing and Community Development and the CalWORKs Housing Support Program by the California Department of Social Services, appear cost-effective.

The audit calls for improved data collection and public reporting of the costs and outcomes of homelessness programs in California.

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Autopsy report: L.A. teen's death caused by fall, not school fight: The Los Angeles County medical examiner determined the death of 16-year-old Shaylee Mejia was ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-20/autopsy-report-finds-fall-down-stairs-not-school-fight-caused-teens-death

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Apr 10

How full are major California reservoirs as state exits another wet winter?: The majority of California’s major reservoirs are above average after a wet winter ...

sacbee.com/news/california/article287551165.html

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Apr 09

Discovery of dead baby on 405 Freeway in Culver City linked to other murder, deadly crash

nbclosangeles.com/news/local/discovery-of-dead-infant-on-405-freeway-in-culver-city-linked-to-other-murder-deadly-crash/3382805

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Coachella 2024: Shakira, Billie Eilish and more surprise guest performers: Here are the surprise performances fans couldn't get enough of during the first ...

pressenterprise.com/2024/04/13/coachella-2024-shakira-billie-eilish-and-more-surprise-guest-performers/

Quick Glance: Lana Del Rey Welcomes Billie Eilish as Coachella Duet Guest

Lana Del Rey had several notable cameos during her Coachella performance, including Jack Antonoff, Jon Batiste, and a surprise guest, Billie Eilish, with whom she sang duets. They performed 'Ocean Eyes' and 'Video Games,' their breakout hits.

Eilish was hailed by Del Rey as 'the voice of our generation,' showcasing mutual admiration and humor. Batiste and Del Rey performed 'Candy Necklace,' a song from Del Rey's latest album, 2023's 'Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.'

Following Eilish's appearance, Del Rey joined her co-producer Antonoff for 'Hope Is a Dangerous Thing for a Woman Like Me - But I Have It.' Del Rey's setlist included rare live tracks and captivated the audience both on-site and via the YouTube livestream.

Del Rey undeniably made a lasting impression at Coachella, with a memorable performance where she rode through the crowd on a motorcycle, accompanied by dancers. Her show was a festival highlight, leaving a lasting impact on viewers.

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Apr 12

Firebrand sheriff and Fox News favorite weighing run for California governor: Republican Chad Bianco has come out hard for overhauling a California ballot ...

politico.com/news/2024/04/11/bianco-california-governor-00151890

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Newsom orders state workers back into the office: State workers will need to be in the office two days a week, according to an administration memo issued ...

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Where to get solar eclipse glasses for free and watch the eclipse in Southern California

Quick Glance: New York inmates' legal action over solar phenomenon

Prisoners in a New York correctional facility have taken legal action as the state's Department of Corrections announced restrictions that would hinder their observation of the upcoming total solar eclipse next week.

The six individuals incarcerated at Woodbourne Correctional Facility are asserting that preventing them from witnessing this rare astronomical occurrence would infringe upon their religious rights as outlined in the constitution.

The impending solar eclipse is scheduled for Monday afternoon and was last visible in the United States back in 2017. It will not be observable in the country again until 2044.

A representative from the Department of Corrections informed ABC News that they refrain from commenting on ongoing legal matters but emphasized that the lockdown's purpose is to prioritize the "safety" of both the inmates and prison staff.

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Apr 17

Proposed budget would deny help to many autistic Californians: To ease the state deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to trim funding for some agencies ...

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Former California State Parks employee awarded $2.3 million in discrimination lawsuit

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Apr 21

Review: Disneyland chefs turn up the heat with spicy Star Wars food: Video: Watch as we eat our way from Galaxy's Edge to Tomorrowland during the Season of ...

ocregister.com/2024/04/20/review-disneyland-chefs-turn-up-the-heat-with-spicy-star-wars-food/

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Apr 13

Meet the 19 bayou critters moving into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland: The transformation of Splash Mountain will debut in late 2024 at the Anaheim theme ...

ocregister.com/2024/04/12/meet-the-19-bayou-critters-moving-into-tianas-bayou-adventure-at-disneyland/

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Apr 22

L.A. County sheriff's deputy dies six months after training range fire: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Alfredo 'Freddy' Flores died on Saturday six months ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-21/los-angeles-county-sheriffs-deputy-dies-six-months-after-fire-at-training-range

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Apr 21

Mayor Bass' ambitious housing program calls on L.A.'s wealthy. Can she pull it off?

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-21/bass-ambitious-housing-program

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Apr 16

Miracle off the California coast: Pilot and dog swim to shore after plane crash: A pilot and his dog in California had a great guardian angel: On the way from ...

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Apr 06

'Game of Thrones' star Joseph Gatt files $40M lawsuit against Los Angeles officials for arrest

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California Democrats agree on plan to reduce budget deficit by $17.3 billion: The agreement announced Thursday includes a $3.6 billion cut in primarily one-time ...

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Quick Glance: Newsom, Lawmakers Unveil Initial $17 Billion California Budget Cuts

Democratic lawmakers and Governor Gavin Newsom are working to reduce California's budget deficit, estimated at $37.9 billion in January.

The agreement includes delaying $1 billion in grants for transit projects, saving $762.5 million by pausing state job hiring, and pulling back $500 million from a program to help K-12 building projects.

Lawmakers agreed to withdraw $12.2 billion from state reserves to cover the shortfall when the final budget is approved.

The measures aim to deduct $29.5 billion from the deficit, serving as an initial step to shrink the budget shortfall and address the state's financial challenges.

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How homeless people built their own house in L.A.'s Highland Park: Along the 110 Freeway, a set of encampments built from repurposed housing materials epitomize ...

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CHP officer shoots, kills suspect outside Cerritos mall; panicked shoppers flee: The man ran through the parking lot, drew a firearm, and the officer opened fire ...

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Solar Eclipse 2024: What Southern California should know as things go dark(er): How do I take photos of a solar eclipse? Will viewing it damage my eyes? Do ...

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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington

An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.

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Apr 05

Angelina Jolie claims ex Brad Pitt had 'history of physical abuse' in new court filing

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Despite lagging performance, California expected to avoid recession: For the second month in a row, California posted the highest unemployment figure in the ...

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