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27 Killed, Including 9 Children, and Dozens Still Missing in Texas Flooding

At least 27 people, including 9 children, have died in catastrophic flash flooding that struck central Texas on July 4, leaving devastation across region.

California Schools to Lose $1 Billion in Federal Funding Over Gender Policies, State Leaders Say

CA public schools will lose $1 billion in federal funds for coming school year for violating Title IX by allowing transgender athletes in girls’ sports.
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California Lawmakers Pass Key Housing Bills, Allowing State Budget to Take Effect

Budget approval hinged on the trailer bills, which aim to streamline construction and boost affordability. When California Gov. Gavin Newsom...

California’s Gas Prices Are 50% Higher Than the National Average, What’s Next? | Michael Mische

On California Insider, USC professor Michael Mische examines how shifts in where California gets its fuel could affect local prices.

Newsom Signs Bills Overhauling California’s Landmark Environmental Law

Gov. Newsom signed bills that overhaul state’s landmark CA Environmental Quality Act as effort to ease housing crisis and reduce homelessness.

California Gas Prices to Rise After July, but by How Much?

Californians are likely to pay more at the gas pumps in July because of increases in the state excise tax and fuel emission fees. But how much more exactly?

DOJ Sues LA Over Sanctuary City Policies: 4 Things to Know

DOJ filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles over what it said are “sanctuary city” policies that shield illegal immigrants from deportation efforts.

Oklahoma Ends Recommendation to Add Fluoride to Water

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has removed its recommendation that fluoride be added to public water systems.