A controversial proposal in California to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires has enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot, a labor union backing the measure said Monday.
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Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81
Michael Tilson Thomas, a leading American conductor for a half-century who headed orchestras in San Francisco, Buffalo, Miami and London while also composing, died Wednesday. He was 81.
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California’s woes at the center of debate among leading candidates for governor
A televised debate among six leading candidates for California governor Wednesday underscored sharp partisan divides on issues from homelessness to taxes, while the Democrats sought to distinguish themselves from each other in a chaotic race with no clear leader.
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Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification
An appeals court has blocked a California law passed in 2025 requiring federal immigration agents to wear a badge or some form of identification.
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Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race
President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a crowded, wide-open race to lead the nation’s most populous state.
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Fresno raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak
A Fresno dairy producer that health authorities have been investigating amid an ongoing outbreak of E. coli is recalling some of its raw cheese products, after initially refusing to do so.
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A messy California governor’s race raises Democratic fears of potential loss
For the first time in a generation, the California governor’s contest is being defined by uncertainty, not inevitability, as a crowded Democratic field could boost Republicans’ chances in the “top two” June primary.
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‘No Kings’ rallies draw crowds across U.S., in Europe; Springsteen headlines Minnesota demonstration
Streets filled across the United States on Saturday in the third “No Kings” protests.
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9 sickened in E. coli outbreak tied to Fresno company’s raw milk and cheese
Nine people, including children, have been sickened in an expanding outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to raw milk and cheddar cheese made with it from Raw Farm, a Fresno producer, health officials said.
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Netflix swings into MLB with Yankees-Giants opening night
Netflix’s forays into live sports have already been successful with the NFL and WWE. The streamer is hoping for another home run as its partnership with Major League Baseball begins Wednesday with the opening night game between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants.
