A crucial election fight unfolds in Tim Walz’s home state Nebraska
BBCWade Bennett's ranch In this closely fought US election, vice-presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz were picked to sway Midwestern and rural voters who…
Newsom vetoes bill intended to enforce heat rules for farmworkers
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that aimed to make it easier for farmworkers to make a workers’ compensation claim for heat illness.SB 1299…
Central Valley GOP congressman fights to keep seat he won by 564 votes
COALINGA — On a scorching summer day in Fresno County, Rep. John Duarte (R-Modesto) stood in the shade of Axel Gomez’s yard, making his pitch for…
Exxon Mobil says advanced recycling can solve plastic waste
When California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta filed suit against Exxon Mobil and accused the oil giant of misleading the public about the effectiveness of plastic…
Santa Anita is hosting the California Crown to open its fall meeting
The California Horse Racing Board met last week in Sacramento to decide the immediate future of horse racing in the northern part of the state.…
Newsom signs formal apology for California’s role in slavery
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a formal apology for California’s role in slavery and legacy of racism against Black people as part of a series of…
Supply issues loom as California phases out gas vehicles.
It’s becoming increasingly clear in Sacramento: The administration of Gov. Gavin Newsom is intent on pumping up state power to oversee the slow decline of…
Are climate protesters changing the world? Or wasting their time?
Sometimes it’s clear when you’re watching history: the March on Washington. The Apollo 11 moon landing. Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the first woman of…
Newsom signs bills to close Inglewood Oil Field and increase fines on idle wells
Escalating his fight against the fossil fuel industry, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills Wednesday that will shut down the sprawling Inglewood Oil Field by 2030…
Several states making late changes to election rules, as voting begins
In Georgia, election workers will have to hand count the number of ballots cast after voting is completed. In North Carolina, some students and university…
Schwarzenegger and California recall offers insights on Trump-Harris
No one, as Donald Trump might say, has ever seen anything like it.A presidential contest lasting just over 100 days — less time than it…
New law makes canceling subscriptions a snap in California
Music on demand. Television programs. Mobile phone service. Professional sports telecasts. Audiobooks. News. Videogames. Computer software.A growing number of products and services are being sold…
California lawmakers vote to restrict use of plastic straws, keeping state in national spotlight on environment
Reporting from Sacramento — California is poised to become the first state to restrict the distribution of plastic straws at restaurants under a bill approved Thursday…
Ghost of Tsushima sequel and classic remasters announced during PlayStation’s State of Play
PLAYSTATION recently held its State of Play featuring 23 games and some hardware announcements.The most popular game announced was Ghost of Yotei, a sequel to…
Climate protesters arrested outside Kamala Harris’ Brentwood home
Two climate change activists were arrested in front of Vice President Kamala Harris’ Brentwood home Monday, during the final moments of a Sunrise Movement protest…
Scholz’s SPD narrowly ahead of far right in east German state: Projections | Elections News
Scholz’s centre-left Social Democrats likely to win 31 percent of the vote in Brandenburg, a slight lead over AfD at 29 percent, projections show.German Chancellor…
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California plastic bag ban into law
On Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will close a legal loophole that has allowed for an increase in California’s plastic…
Police won’t give election security after sheriff’s posts
RAVENNA, Ohio — A local Ohio elections board says the county Sheriff’s Department will not be used for election security following a social media post by…
At least 30 killed in Iran coal mine blast: State media | News
BREAKINGBREAKING, At least 24 miners are feared trapped following one of the deadliest mine blasts in recent years.An explosion at a mine in eastern Iran…
Trump says if he wins, women will ‘no longer be thinking about abortion’
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Former President Trump returned to North Carolina on Saturday, stumping in the Southern battleground state with direct appeals to women, claiming he would…