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CA governor’s parole board slammed for releasing man who beat toddler to death

(The Center Square) - California Board of Parole Hearings ordered the release of convicted child murderer Josue Herrera, who was found to have beaten his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son to death. While BPH claims Herrera has shown “remorse” and is “no longer” a “risk to public safety,” some officials questioned the...
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US-born Californian warned to leave country immediately by DHS

A California resident received an email from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warning him to leave the United States immediately.
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Over 55 pounds of drugs, gun seized in Bakersfield home raid; man pleads guilty

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A Bakersfield man pleaded guilty to drug trafficking after over 55 pounds of drugs and guns were found in a home. The Department of Justice said 33-year-old Ramon Maldonado Jr. of Bakersfield, pleaded guilty to possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine,...
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Bill to cut solar panel benefits written by former power company exec: LAT

A California state bill that would slash energy credits for rooftop solar panels is being backed by a former power company executive who’s now a lawmaker, the Los Angeles Times reports. Assemblymember Lisa Calderon (D-Whittier) authored Assembly Bill 942, which the Times explains would “limit the current [solar...
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$150 million grant to fund new Port of Entry with ‘state-of-the-art inspection facilities’ in...

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently announced that a new Port of Entry will be constructed in the Otey Mesa, California, area. On April 15, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that a $150 million federal grant would be executed in order to build a new road and Port of Entry...
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Woman leads ‘Door Dash-style’ drug deliveries involving a puppy in CA, feds say

A judge has sentenced the woman to federal prison.
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More than $540 Million spent to quietly sway California lawmakers in 2024

Sacramento, California – Lobbying spending in California soared to unprecedented levels in 2024, with more than $540 million
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California Congressman Josh Harder Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Central Valley Families from Catastrophic...

April 21, 2025 - STOCKTON – Last week, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) and Rep. Clay Higgins (LA-03) introduced bipartisan legislation to protect Valley. families from devastating flood risks by accelerating repairs to the Delta’s aging levee system. The Safeguarding Our Levees Act streamlines U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
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PG&E to start charging customers more to make bill payments soon, ACH no longer...

(FOX40.COM) — Pacific Gas and Electric Company recently announced a plan to start charging customers more to make bill payments. According to the PG&E website and notices sent to customers, the change will go into effect May 19. At that time, payments from bank accounts will no longer be free of charge. Instead,...
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California sends 20 terminally ill inmates back to prison after ending Medical Parole Program

Sacramento, California – California has quietly shut down its court-ordered medical parole program, opting instead to send severely

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