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Ellen DeGeneres’ Retirement Has ‘Taken a Toll’ on Portia de Rossi Marriage: She ‘Doesn’t Have Space’
So much for their Forever Home. In 2022, Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi dropped $70 million on a stunning mansion in the exclusive seaside enclave of Carpinteria, California. But barely two years later, the couple have unloaded the home, sparking speculation that they’re heading for a divorce.
State warehouse bill faces decisive vote on final day of session despite opposition
A contested warehouse bill aiming to improve building standards and create buffer zones for warehouses is facing opposition from environmental justice organizations, local government groups and cities and counties.
California bill to give people serving life sentences a second chance at freedom stalls in the legislature
SACRAMENTO, Calif — A bill that would have granted people serving life sentences in California prisons a second chance at freedom will not be moving forward this year. Senate Bill 94, by State Senator Dave Cortese, would have allowed certain people serving life without parole (LWOP) an opportunity to petition to have their sentences changed.
DOJ: Dispensaries in Merced, Fresno counties burglarized in statewide crime scheme
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Over 20 members of a statewide retail crime organization were arrested after stealing approximately $1 million worth of marijuana from dispensaries across the state, including in Fresno and Merced counties, according to the California Department of Justice. According to the California DOJ, “Operation Sticky Fingers” identified 22 suspects as responsible for stealing […]
Allstate's plan to raise home insurance premiums by 34% approved by California officials
California announced that it will allow Allstate to raise home insurance premiums by 34% starting in November. This move follows State Farm's announcement that it will raise rates by 20%. Michael Soller, the Deputy Insurance Commissioner, explained that California's insurance premiums are still lower than those of many other states despite the hike. "California's insurance rates, on average, are lower than many states, including large states like Florida or Texas," he said. "We're seeing the impact of disasters. Not just wildfires but winter storms — seeing the impact of climate change all across the nation. So, we're not alone."Devastating fires are a...
Robert Rivas supports retail-theft laws
Lea este artículo en español aquí. In downtown Salinas on Monday — joined by several dozen Central Coast elected officials, law enforcement leaders, business owners and local and state lawmakers — Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) championed historic new retail theft laws, which will protect business owners, improve safety for shoppers and workers, and hold criminals accountable.
California AI safety bill passes Legislature after drawing criticism from Pelosi, support from Musk
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.Senate Bill 1047 by State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) passed its final vote in the state Senate on Thursday by a 29-9 vote. The Assembly approved the measure on Wednesday."Innovation and safety can go hand in hand — and California is leading the way," Wiener said in a statement. "The Legislature has taken the truly historic step of working proactively to ensure an exciting new technology protects the public interest as it advances."The measure, known as the...
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