Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Pacific Palisades; 30,000 Affected
A wildfire in Pacific Palisades, California, has resulted in evacuation orders for over 30,000 people and threatens 13,000 structures; numerous celebrities residing in the area have commented on the situation.
Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Pacific Palisades; 30,000 Affected
A wildfire in Pacific Palisades, California, has resulted in evacuation orders for over 30,000 people and threatens 13,000 structures; numerous celebrities residing in the area have commented on the situation.
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36% Bias Score
California Man's Connection to Wisconsin School Shooting Prompts Gun Confiscation
A California man apologized for his online communication with a 15-year-old who fatally shot a teacher and student at a Wisconsin school, prompting a judge to maintain a gun confiscation order pending a criminal investigation.
California Man's Connection to Wisconsin School Shooting Prompts Gun Confiscation
A California man apologized for his online communication with a 15-year-old who fatally shot a teacher and student at a Wisconsin school, prompting a judge to maintain a gun confiscation order pending a criminal investigation.
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36% Bias Score
Justice Department Settles Biased Policing Investigation of Antioch Police Department
The Department of Justice reached a settlement with the Antioch Police Department following an investigation into racist and homophobic text messages exchanged by officers between late 2019 and early 2022; the agreement includes policy reviews, enhanced training, and five years of data collection on...
Justice Department Settles Biased Policing Investigation of Antioch Police Department
The Department of Justice reached a settlement with the Antioch Police Department following an investigation into racist and homophobic text messages exchanged by officers between late 2019 and early 2022; the agreement includes policy reviews, enhanced training, and five years of data collection on...
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36% Bias Score
Minimum Wage Hikes Impact 9.2 Million Workers
On January 1, 2024, minimum wage increased in 21 states, affecting 9.2 million workers and boosting pay by $5.7 billion; additional increases occurred in various cities, spurred by inflation and labor movements pushing for a $17 federal minimum wage, which currently stands at $7.25.
Minimum Wage Hikes Impact 9.2 Million Workers
On January 1, 2024, minimum wage increased in 21 states, affecting 9.2 million workers and boosting pay by $5.7 billion; additional increases occurred in various cities, spurred by inflation and labor movements pushing for a $17 federal minimum wage, which currently stands at $7.25.
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40% Bias Score
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run establishment in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit over its "Ladies' Night" promotion that violated the state's Unruh Civil Rights Act, highlighting the financial risks for small businesses facing gender discrimination lawsuits.
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run establishment in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit over its "Ladies' Night" promotion that violated the state's Unruh Civil Rights Act, highlighting the financial risks for small businesses facing gender discrimination lawsuits.
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56% Bias Score
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run business in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit over its "Ladies' Night" promotion that violated the state's gender discrimination law; this case highlights the financial vulnerability of small businesses facing such litigation.
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run business in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit over its "Ladies' Night" promotion that violated the state's gender discrimination law; this case highlights the financial vulnerability of small businesses facing such litigation.
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44% Bias Score
Wildfire Alert App Watch Duty Reaches 7.2 Million Users
Watch Duty, a free wildfire alert app, has gained 7.2 million users in three years, providing real-time information, maps, and evacuation details to residents and responders across 14 states, impacting emergency response and community preparedness.
Wildfire Alert App Watch Duty Reaches 7.2 Million Users
Watch Duty, a free wildfire alert app, has gained 7.2 million users in three years, providing real-time information, maps, and evacuation details to residents and responders across 14 states, impacting emergency response and community preparedness.
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52% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers' Resentencing Delayed Amidst New Evidence Review
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is reviewing the Menendez brothers' petition for release from life imprisonment after new evidence of their father's sexual abuse emerged; a judge delayed their resentencing hearing to January 2025 to allow for a thorough review.
Menendez Brothers' Resentencing Delayed Amidst New Evidence Review
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is reviewing the Menendez brothers' petition for release from life imprisonment after new evidence of their father's sexual abuse emerged; a judge delayed their resentencing hearing to January 2025 to allow for a thorough review.
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40% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers' Case Under Review; New Evidence, Divided Family
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is reviewing the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, following a meeting with family members and before a January resentencing hearing; new evidence of alleged abuse and the family's divided opinio...
Menendez Brothers' Case Under Review; New Evidence, Divided Family
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is reviewing the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, following a meeting with family members and before a January resentencing hearing; new evidence of alleged abuse and the family's divided opinio...
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40% Bias Score
California's New Insurance Reform Addresses Wildfire Crisis
California's Department of Insurance implemented the Sustainable Insurance Strategy to address the state's fire insurance crisis, allowing insurers to use new wildfire risk models for pricing and pass reinsurance costs to customers, aiming to increase insurance availability in high-risk areas.
California's New Insurance Reform Addresses Wildfire Crisis
California's Department of Insurance implemented the Sustainable Insurance Strategy to address the state's fire insurance crisis, allowing insurers to use new wildfire risk models for pricing and pass reinsurance costs to customers, aiming to increase insurance availability in high-risk areas.
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36% Bias Score
\$1 Million+ Salaries Needed to Buy Homes in Five California Cities
Realtor.com research reveals that annual salaries exceeding \$1 million are needed to afford homes in five California cities (Atherton, Montecito, Malibu, Hillsborough, Los Altos Hills) due to high home prices and a 30 percent income rule for housing.
\$1 Million+ Salaries Needed to Buy Homes in Five California Cities
Realtor.com research reveals that annual salaries exceeding \$1 million are needed to afford homes in five California cities (Atherton, Montecito, Malibu, Hillsborough, Los Altos Hills) due to high home prices and a 30 percent income rule for housing.
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56% Bias Score
California Prepares for Legal Battle Against Trump's Policies
Two days after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, California Governor Gavin Newsom requested \$25 million to fund legal challenges to Trump's policies, reflecting California's intent to resist on issues like immigration, reproductive rights, and environmental protection, while facing i...
California Prepares for Legal Battle Against Trump's Policies
Two days after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, California Governor Gavin Newsom requested \$25 million to fund legal challenges to Trump's policies, reflecting California's intent to resist on issues like immigration, reproductive rights, and environmental protection, while facing i...
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44% Bias Score