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Elon Musk now says mail-in ballots are "insane," but that's how he voted in California
Earlier this year, Elon Musk slammed voting by mail, calling it “insane” and falsely suggesting it is linked to widespread election fraud. However, Musk's own voting record, obtained by NBC News, shows that the tech tycoon voted twice by mail prior to moving out of California in 2020.
'My kids go to Costco now,' and other reasons Rite Aid, Walgreens and CVS are hurting
CVS is cutting costs, Rite Aid's shelves are empty and Walgreens is closing stores as retail pharmacies across Los Angeles and the country face a challenging retail environment and pressure from insurance company intermediaries.
Could Californians get electric bill refunds?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In early August, there were rumblings Gov. Gavin Newsom was working with legislators on a proposal to reduce electricity bills. Details were scant, but the need was clear: Californians pay more than twice the national average, with bills nearly doubling within the last decade. After weeks...
Six Flags introduces new All Park Passport for California parks including Magic Mountain
North America’s largest amusement park operator, Six Flags, just introduced a new pass to its California Parks starting in 2025. Knott's Berry Farm and California's Great America joined the Six Flags family, which includes Six Flags Magic Mountain, on July 1 when legacy Six Flags merged with Cedar Fair. “It’s clear that our guests...
California advances bill banning food additives in school meals
California lawmakers have voted to ban food additives linked to behavioral issues in kids from school lunchrooms. That means snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Twinkies and more will no longer be allowed in school cafeterias across the state. Stores may still sell the food products, though, under the first-of-its-kind legislation, called the California School Food Safety Act.The controversial ingredients include food dyes Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5 And Yellow 6, which give color to snacks like Doritos, Froot Loops and Fruity Pebbles cereals and Jolly Ranchers candy. Advocates for the ban argue the additives have no nutritional value,...
Cheetos & popular snacks to be banned as officials take aim at ‘dangerous’ ingredients despite serious doubts about law
STUDENTS in California may soon be searching elsewhere to grab their favorite snacks. On Thursday, lawmakers sent Governor Gavin Newsom a bill to ban schools from distributing or selling products containing six common food dyes. The food dyes included in the bill include Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3. The purpose […]
RNC chair calls out Trump’s election claims: "The president can tell stories"
Republican National Committee co-chair and 2020 election denier, Michael Whatley, pushed back on Donald Trump’s suggestion that he could have won California if Jesus himself had counted ballots. “If Jesus Christ came down and was the vote counter, I would win California, OK?” Trump told Dr. Phil in a...
Trump’s IVF promise echoes plan from deep-blue California
Former President Donald Trump’s latest pledge to support in vitro fertilization treatments mirrors a recent proposal from California, the Democratic stronghold he’s complained is “ruined.” Trump promised this week that the government or health insurance companies would fully fund IVF healthcare if he wins a second term. His vow came the same day California Democrats […]
Governor Newsom, state and federal leaders celebrate launch of California’s first-in-the-nation hydrogen hub
What you need to know: California is the first state to officially launch one of the country’s seven hydrogen hubs – the next chapter of California’s climate leadership and a key part of the Governor’s build more, faster agenda deploying clean infrastructure and good jobs across the state.
California Is a Right-Wing Punching Bag. Its Politicians Are Ready to Punch Back
After years of being bashed in conservative media and politics, California politicians are on the offensive this election cycle — and relishing the opportunity to talk up the Golden State as one of their own runs for president. They may have to do so without the candidate’s help, however:...
California foster families at risk as 'critical' non-profit agencies face crisis
All too often, there are reports on children in the foster care system are abused, or worse. But there are success stories as well, many of them thanks to non-profit agencies that find good homes for kids.But those agencies are facing a crisis that could force them to shut down.There are nearly 45,000 children in the California foster care system, the vast majority have been separated from their parents due to neglect or abuse. Roughly 9,700 of those kids are placed in resource family homes supported by nonprofit foster family agencies (FFAs) like Five Acres in Altadena."FFAs are a critical...
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