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Becerra pledges to debate Hilton — more than once — between now and Nov. 3
Aug 19, 2026 - Us 
Democrat Xavier Becerra pledged on Tuesday to participate in more than one debate against Steve Hilton, his GOP rival in the California governor's race.
L.A. City Council repeals homeless camping bans in Echo Park, Silver Lake, Hollywood
Aug 19, 2026 - Us
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez says the camping bans were ineffective at combating homelessness.
AI hallucinated case law in insurance company's filings in L.A. County house fire dispute
Aug 19, 2026 - Us
Attorneys for State Farm apologized to a judge for submitting legal briefings rife with AI hallucinations and nonexistent case law, which were not fact-checked.
California voters favor progressive candidates, split over democratic socialism, poll finds
Aug 19, 2026 - Us
California voters are more inclined to back progressives running for office than mainstream Democrats, a new poll found, though a marked generational divide separates those who favor each camp.
Rivera proposes bill to assign state monitor to BPS
Aug 19, 2026 - Us 
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Public Schools could have an extra set of eyes on its decisions. Ahead of Wednesday's board meeting with a packed agenda, state Assemblyman Jon Rivera is proposing a state monitor for the district. The proposed bill comes weeks after Rivera and the state education commissioner met with district leaders and [...]
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State approves 'Zone Zero' fire-safe landscaping rules, reshaping yards for millions of Californians
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