California Enacts Laws to Combat AI Deepfakes in Political Ads
California Enacts Laws to Combat AI Deepfakes in Political Ads \ Newslooks \ Washington DC \ Mary Sidiqi \ Evening Edition \ California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed three new…
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Firefighters Gain Ground on 3 Major Southern California Wildfires
Southern California fires/ California wildfire updates/ wildfires in Southern California/ Newslooks/ Wrightwood/ Calif./ Firefighters battling three major wildfires east of Los Angeles made progress Wednesday as cooler weather aided their…
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California lawmakers pass landmark bills to atone for racism, but hold off on fund to take action
California lawmakers this week passed some of the nation’s most ambitious legislation aimed at atoning for a legacy of racist policies that drove disparities for Black people, from housing to…
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ pro Artem Chigvintsev arrested on domestic violence charge in California
“Dancing With the Stars” pro Artem Chigvintsev was arrested Thursday and booked on a domestic violence charge in northern California, according to the local sheriff’s office. When Napa County Sheriff’s…
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New California laws aim to reduce smash-and-grab robberies, car thefts & shoplifting
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bipartisan package of 10 bills that aims to crack down on smash-and-grab robberies and property crimes, making it easier to go after…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use
California and South Carolina could become the next states to limit cellphone use in schools, with state officials planning to take up the issue Tuesday. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is…
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California firefighters make progress as wildfires push devastation, spread smoke across US West
Firefighters made progress and were aided by improving weather Sunday in the battle against wildfires covering massive areas and leaving a trail of damage in the western United States, but…
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California’s largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West
California’s largest active fire exploded in size on Friday evening, growing rapidly amid bone-dry fuel and threatening thousands of homes as firefighters scrambled to meet the danger. The Park Fire’s…
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Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday to direct state agencies on how to remove homeless encampments, a month after a Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to enforce…
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Disney reaches tentative agreement with California theme park workers
Quick Read Disney reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks. The agreement covers 14,000 workers, including ride operators, candy makers, and…
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California’s Newsom touts his support for Biden, sidesteps replacement talk
California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday, telling Democrats in Michigan that the 81-year-old president has the record and energy to win…
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California city cancels July 4th fireworks as firefighters battle flames amid hot weather
Officials in a Northern California community cancelled an annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration as an estimated 26,000 residents remained displaced by a growing wildfire, while hundreds of firefighters toiled…
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California Governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he wants to restrict students’ usage of smartphones during the school day, citing the mental health risks of social media. The announcement, which…
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Firefighters gain ground against Southern California wildfire but face dry, windy weather
Firefighters have increased their containment of a large wildfire that is burning in steep, hard-to-reach areas and threatening critical infrastructure in mountains north of Los Angeles, officials said. But hot,…
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