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California City Builds Houses Right on Top of Bullet Train Route

Eleven years into construction of California's high-speed rail project, a Central Valley city just approved a housing development smack in the middle of where the train tracks are supposed to go.

Biden Judge Blocks Trump Admin from Protecting Girls’ Sports in California

A federal judge appointed by President Biden has handed California a victory in its fight to keep biological males competing on girls' sports teams, dismissing a Justice Department lawsuit that threatened to strip $44.3 billion in federal funding from the state's schools.

California Republican Vows Lawsuit Over Bill Critics Say Shields Fraud from Investigators

Governor Gavin Newsom just signed a law that critics say will make it nearly impossible to expose billions in taxpayer fraud, and now a GOP lawmaker is taking him to court.

Newsom Expected to Sign Bill Recognizing Muslim Holidays

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is expected to sign legislation that would recognize two major Muslim holy days as state holidays.

Newsom Signs ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed a bill that expands the state's address-protection program to those working in immigration services. Critics of the bill says it impedes journalists and investigations, while supporters believe it protects workers from threats.

Only 30 Homes Rebuilt 20 Months After LA Wildfire Destroyed 6,000

Nearly two years after the devastating Palisades fire destroyed 6,000 homes in one of Los Angeles' most cherished neighborhoods, only about 30 have been fully rebuilt, leaving residents trapped between government failure and agonizing uncertainty under Mayor Karen Bass' leadership, The Federalist reports.

Parents Sue School District After Mosque Field Trip

Parents have filed a lawsuit against Palo Alto High School in California after it allowed a field trip to a mosque where students were given Qurans and encouraged to wear hijabs.

California to Increase Minimum Wage

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) announced that beginning January 1, 2027, the state will increase its minimum wage to $17.40 an hour.

California Ranks as Nation’s Least Affordable State

California has been ranked as the nation's least affordable state, although it was also ranked as the 35th best state overall.

California’s High-Speed Rail May Still Happen

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will implement a new framework to modernize noise standards, paving the way for high-speed rail development.

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