“The Seven Year Itch” is not only a great Marilyn Monroe movie, but a natural occurrence for California governors and legislators of the same party in the seventh year of an eight-year administration. Governors dominate legislators for most of their tenure, then lawmakers begin to push back and act more independently in the seventh year…
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On the border Illegal entry to the U.S. has declined dramatically in recent months. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is America’s largest law enforcement organization and the world’s first unified border management agency. The more than 65,000 men and women of CBP protect America on the ground, in the air and on the seas. Southern…
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ANAHEIM — Angels star Mike Trout finished fifth among American League outfielders in the first round of All-Star voting, advancing to the Phase 2 in the selection process. Trout will be on the ballot in the next round with Riley Greene and Javy Baez of the Detroit Tigers and Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians.…
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By KATE PAYNE TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is racing ahead with construction of a makeshift immigration detention facility at an airstrip in the Everglades over the opposition of Native American leaders who consider the area their sacred ancestral homelands. Related Articles US signs agreements with Guatemala and Honduras to…
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SACRAMENTO—Gov. Gavin Newsom isn’t afraid to step into the political fray when it comes to standing up to President Donald Trump over national issues that impact California. He’s not always wrong when he sues the administration or speaks out against, say, ICE raids in Los Angeles. But most of those high-profile actions seem designed to…
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DENVER — The Dodgers seem to field a team of All-Stars every night. Voters agreed. Phase 1 of voting for this year’s All-Star Game ended Thursday and Shohei Ohtani led all National League players in votes. That gives him an automatic spot in the starting lineup for the July 15 game at Truist Park in…
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By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — A few Republicans reacted with indignation Thursday after the Senate parliamentarian advised that some of the measures in their tax and immigration bill could not be included in the legislation. Related Articles US signs agreements with Guatemala and Honduras to take asylum seekers How carbon capture works and the…
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Much of the land used by Southern Californians for hiking, camping and other outdoor recreation belongs to Uncle Sam. But environmentalists and outdoor enthusiasts fear the budget reconciliation bill — the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” as President Donald Trump calls it — being hashed out by congressional Republicans will put millions of those acres, set aside…
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Jim Alexander: All right, Laker fans. When the NBA schedule is released, feel free to circle that date when the Oklahoma City Thunder comes to town, because I assume you are going to have a very special welcome (?!) for Alex Caruso, who I assume can now be considered a former fan favorite. You may…
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Caleb Hansen, a 14-year-old from Long Beach, was at the skate park in February 2024 when, unexpectedly, his friend fell from a bicycle and sustained a concussion — and serious facial injuries. Without hesitation, Hansen immediately called 9-1-1 and spoke with Long Beach public safety dispatcher Tiffany Buccini. Providing clear and calm information to Buccini,…
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