For decades, California’s government unions have bankrolled the campaigns of politicians who, once in office, return the favor — rubber-stamping union demands, no matter how extraordinary. The results in education, fire safety, health care, infrastructure, housing, cost of living, taxes and crime, for instance, have been catastrophic. Now, state lawmakers are prepared to hand even…
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Farmer Boys will be selling items from its No Brainer Deals at an extra discount, two for $5, on Monday, July 10. There are six items on the discount menu, and they are normally priced $3-$5, according to a news release from the Riverside-based chain. The items are Bacon, Egg & Cheese Muffin. Mini Cakes…
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Disinformation, misinformation and fake news are real problems in a world that is now mainly online. However, this shouldn’t blind us to the very real risk that comes from a government that aggressively polices information or becomes an arbitrator of the truth. It’s simply too easy to use this power to silence political opponents or…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature last week reached a deal on the state budget, just in time for the start of the new fiscal year. The $310.8 billion plan covers a nearly $32 billion budget deficit by cutting some spending — about $8 billion — and delaying others, including a $750 million payment…
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By MELINA WALLING and SETH BORENSTEIN The entire planet sweltered for the two unofficial hottest days in human recordkeeping Monday and Tuesday, according to University of Maine scientists at the Climate Reanalyzer project. For two straight days, the global average temperature spiked into uncharted territory. After scientists talked about Monday’s dramatic heat, Tuesday soared 0.17…
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Original LA Galaxy mascot Twizzle waves the victory flag at the end of an MLS soccer match between the LA Galaxy and the Los Angeles FC at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. LA Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer) Los Angeles FC forward Kwadwo Opoku,…
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Jonny Deluca of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits his first MLB home run, a solo shot as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium on July 4, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) Jonny Deluca of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits his first MLB…
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LA Galaxy defender Raheem Edwards, left, battles Los Angeles FC midfielder Timothy Tillman during the first half of an MLS soccer match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer) LA Galaxy midfielder Douglas Costa, center, vies for the ball with Los Angeles FC…
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LA Galaxy forward Dejan Joveljić celebrates with a rose in his mouth after defeating the Los Angeles FC at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. LA Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer) LA Galaxy defender Raheem Edwards, left, battles Los Angeles FC midfielder Timothy Tillman during…
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Fourth of July celebrations around Southern California could cause airborne health problems, the region’s air quality watchdog reports. The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued an advisory warning that particle pollution from July 4 fireworks may cause hazardous air quality Tuesday night into Wednesday across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The…
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