Newsom appoints former aide convicted in domestic violence case to state commission

Los Angeles Times - Nov 8, 2026

Nathan Ballard, Newsom's former communications director, is returning to public service after pleading no contest in a domestic violence case. Some have criticized his appointment to a state commission.

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Are hackers targeting America's food supply?

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Are hackers targeting America's food supply?

A series of cyberattacks on grocery stores out of Europe raises concerns for cyber threats stateside.

Missile attacks wound 9 as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia, U.S.

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Lopez: L.A. mayors have long promised to end homelessness. Can Raman break the cycle of failure?

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Lopez: L.A. mayors have long promised to end homelessness. Can Raman break the cycle of failure?

Mayor-elect Raman says she will cut homelessness in half by 2028, end it by 2030. Can she deliver?

Great America, the Bay Area's premier theme park, is closing for good. Here's when

Nov 7, 2026

Great America, the Bay Area's premier theme park, is closing for good. Here's when

Great America, the beloved hometown theme park for generations of Northern Californians, has announced there will be one more season of roller coasters and funnel cakes before the gates close for good.

Schools scramble after Google gives AI ultimatum

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Schools scramble after Google gives AI ultimatum

Schools are scrambling after Google said Tuesday that education leaders need to either accept some AI in classrooms or lose access to its search engine. School officials trying to push back on an encroaching AI are in a bind. The tech giant dominates search online, and it didn't give much time for districts to...

Barri Worth Girvan declares victory in race for West Valley seat on L.A. City Council

Nov 7, 2026

Barri Worth Girvan declares victory in race for West Valley seat on L.A. City Council

Barri Worth Girvan, a local government veteran, declared victory in the race for District 3 on the Los Angeles City Council after the vote tallies were released Friday evening.

California rejects billionaire tax proposal in win for executives, Newsom

Nov 7, 2026

California rejects billionaire tax proposal in win for executives, Newsom

California voters are rejecting a proposal to impose a wealth tax on billionaire residents, marking a major win for tech and business executives, who spent hundreds of millions against the measure, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). According to DDHQ's analysis, 54 percent voted against the measure, while 46 percent voted for...

Feds move to dismiss case over 20,000 California ballots after Supreme Court denied appeal

Nov 7, 2026

Feds move to dismiss case over 20,000 California ballots after Supreme Court denied appeal

The Trump administration's emergency request to sequester 20,000 California ballots it alleged were sent to "likely noncitizens" had been rejected by the Supreme Court and lower federal courts.

18-year-old arrested in deadly Moss Landing shooting

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18-year-old arrested in deadly Moss Landing shooting

Greenfield resident Donald William Breeden was arrested and booked into Monterey County Jail on two counts of murder with criminal street gang enhancements, according to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office.

U.S. Treasury sanctions Canadian firms connected to Ryan Wedding and Iran

Nov 6, 2026

U.S. Treasury sanctions Canadian firms connected to Ryan Wedding and Iran

The department says it sanctioned money services businesses in British Columbia and Ontario in co-ordination with Fintrac, Canada's anti-money laundering watchdog.

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