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Democratic convention hints at what’s ahead in 2028
CHICAGO — The 2024 Democratic National Convention was Vice President Kamala Harris‘s coronation as the party’s nominee. But it also provided a preview of a 2028 primary, should Harris lose to former President Donald Trump this November. Democratic leaders who were once considered possible successors to President Joe Biden as head of the party repeatedly […]
California AI bill divides Silicon Valley, draws in national policymakers
A California bill seeking to create new safety rules for artificial intelligence (AI) has opened up a divide in Silicon Valley, drawing top lawmakers into the debate in a rare foray by national policymakers into Golden State politics. California Senate Bill 1047, known as the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act,…
BJ’s Restaurants opens new venue in California, US
American restaurant chain BJ’s Restaurants has expanded its store footprint with a new location in Tracy, California. Situated adjacent to West Valley Mall on Naglee Road, the outlet spans 7,500 ft² and accommodates 250 guests. Its menu features the brand’s deep-dish pizza, handcrafted beers and the Pizookie [pizza/cookie]...
Trump claims he would win California ‘if Jesus came down and was the vote counter’
Former President Donald Trump claimed he would win California if Jesus Christ were the vote counter. In an interview with Dr. Phil, Trump said he had the potential to win the Democratic bastion of California — but only under certain conditions. “I look at California, I gave a speech. … I had a crowd so […]
Lendistry launches home loan division in six states
Lendistry, a non-bank lender for small businesses, has expanded into home mortgages. The Downtown Los Angeles-based lender has launched Lendistry Home Loans, a division to provide home loans to underserved communities in California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Texas, the Los Angeles Business Journal reported. Within the next year, it...
It's a bird. It's a plane. It's Cal Fire's C-130 Hercules, a new airtanker to battle wildfires
A new aircraft boasting the fastest speed and range of its peers joins Cal Fire’s fleet to fight wildfires. The C-130 Hercules, once part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s fleet, is the first of seven aircraft California is retrofitting and deploying to fight wildfires, according to a news release on Monday. The state made...
Governor Newsom signs new bills to boost housing supply, provide shelter beds
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two new bills that will make it easier to house homeless individuals in privately owned motels and hotels for longer than 30 days, and exempt junior ADUs from CEQA requirements to increase housing supply.
Lawmakers say Newsom staff ‘inflated’ cost of failed health care bills
A trio of California Democratic lawmakers say they’re frustrated by high cost estimates that helped kill their health care legislation. Did the Newsom administration inflate the numbers to quietly kill the bills?
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