Two of California’s top lawmakers announced Thursday they want to rename César Chávez Day following stunning abuse allegations against the revered labor leader.
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Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chávez
Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chávez amid reported allegations of abuse by others during his tenure as president of the United Farm Workers union.
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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration’s immigration crackdown and disaster response.
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Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after avalanche near Lake Tahoe
Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers Wednesday and were searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.
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Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will be in Los Angeles on Wednesday to campaign for a proposed tax on billionaires, putting him at odds with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during L.A.-area wildfire
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into how delayed evacuations affected a historically Black community ravaged by one of last year’s deadly wildfires in Altadena.
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Judge blocks California’s ban on federal agents wearing masks but requires badges be clearly seen
A federal judge on Monday blocked a California law from going into effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces, but they will still be required to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number.
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Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a last-ditch plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration.
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, a frequent Newsom critic, jumps into California governor’s race
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan on Thursday announced he’s joining the crowded race for California governor, casting himself as a moderate Democrat with a track record of tackling some of the state’s most persistent issues including homelessness and crime.
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Trump administration says San Jose State broke the law by allowing a transgender volleyball player
The Trump administration has concluded that San Jose State University discriminated against women by letting a transgender athlete play on the women’s volleyball team, the U.S. Education Department said Wednesday.
