First Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County confirmed its first human case of H5 bird flu on Monday, an adult with mild symptoms exposed to infected livestock at work; this follows a statewide emergency declaration due to bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows and the Central Valley, with at least 65 confirmed human cases nationa...
First Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County confirmed its first human case of H5 bird flu on Monday, an adult with mild symptoms exposed to infected livestock at work; this follows a statewide emergency declaration due to bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows and the Central Valley, with at least 65 confirmed human cases nationa...
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12% Bias Score
Carlsbad, California: \$1 Billion Economic Surge Driven by Tourism and Culinary Boom
Carlsbad, California's economy surged by \$1 billion in 2021, fueled by a booming tourism industry and a vibrant new restaurant scene featuring upscale establishments like Wildland and Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie, alongside local favorites such as Harbor Fish Cafe.
Carlsbad, California: \$1 Billion Economic Surge Driven by Tourism and Culinary Boom
Carlsbad, California's economy surged by \$1 billion in 2021, fueled by a booming tourism industry and a vibrant new restaurant scene featuring upscale establishments like Wildland and Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie, alongside local favorites such as Harbor Fish Cafe.
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52% Bias Score
Affluent California Town on Brink of Bankruptcy Amidst Housing Mandate
The affluent California town of Portola Valley, home to Silicon Valley billionaires, is facing financial ruin due to a doubled sheriff's contract ($2.1 million in 2024) and a state-mandated affordable housing requirement of 253 units, despite local resistance and dwindling cash reserves.
Affluent California Town on Brink of Bankruptcy Amidst Housing Mandate
The affluent California town of Portola Valley, home to Silicon Valley billionaires, is facing financial ruin due to a doubled sheriff's contract ($2.1 million in 2024) and a state-mandated affordable housing requirement of 253 units, despite local resistance and dwindling cash reserves.
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56% Bias Score
Volunteer Kidnapped, Tased by Fake Toy Drive Donor
A California volunteer was kidnapped and tased by a former housekeeper posing as a toy drive donor on December 18th in Winchester, suffering injuries during the attack and escape. The suspect remains at large.
Volunteer Kidnapped, Tased by Fake Toy Drive Donor
A California volunteer was kidnapped and tased by a former housekeeper posing as a toy drive donor on December 18th in Winchester, suffering injuries during the attack and escape. The suspect remains at large.
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48% Bias Score
Sutter County Temporarily Bans Hemp Cultivation Due to Losses and Complaints
Sutter County, California, temporarily banned hemp cultivation for 45 days due to over $400,000 in program losses, 200 service calls related to theft and non-compliant plants, and numerous resident complaints about the strong odor from hemp farms, impacting local farmers and their expansion plans.
Sutter County Temporarily Bans Hemp Cultivation Due to Losses and Complaints
Sutter County, California, temporarily banned hemp cultivation for 45 days due to over $400,000 in program losses, 200 service calls related to theft and non-compliant plants, and numerous resident complaints about the strong odor from hemp farms, impacting local farmers and their expansion plans.
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52% Bias Score
EPA Approves California's Plan to Ban Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
The EPA approved California's plan to phase out new gas-powered car sales by 2035 and reduce NOx emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, starting with a 75% reduction and increasing to 90% later, granting waivers under the Clean Air Act. This decision, however, faces potential legal challenges from the ...
EPA Approves California's Plan to Ban Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
The EPA approved California's plan to phase out new gas-powered car sales by 2035 and reduce NOx emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, starting with a 75% reduction and increasing to 90% later, granting waivers under the Clean Air Act. This decision, however, faces potential legal challenges from the ...
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40% Bias Score
California Seeks \$536 Million for High-Speed Rail Amidst Political Debate
California Democrats are seeking \$536 million in federal funds for its high-speed rail project, citing economic and environmental benefits, while Republicans criticize it as a costly boondoggle.
California Seeks \$536 Million for High-Speed Rail Amidst Political Debate
California Democrats are seeking \$536 million in federal funds for its high-speed rail project, citing economic and environmental benefits, while Republicans criticize it as a costly boondoggle.
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52% Bias Score
Sabrina Limon Convicted of Husband's Murder in Affair-Fueled Plot
Sabrina Limon was convicted of murdering her husband, Rob, in a plot with her lover Jonathan Hearn, after an affair within their friend group, the 'Wolf Pack', who practiced spouse swapping, culminating in a shooting at Rob's workplace in August 2014.
Sabrina Limon Convicted of Husband's Murder in Affair-Fueled Plot
Sabrina Limon was convicted of murdering her husband, Rob, in a plot with her lover Jonathan Hearn, after an affair within their friend group, the 'Wolf Pack', who practiced spouse swapping, culminating in a shooting at Rob's workplace in August 2014.
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60% Bias Score
Bank Robber Granted Parole Despite Victim's Objection
In 2000, Christopher Butler and accomplices kidnapped a mother and daughter at gunpoint, forcing the mother to rob her bank; after 24 years, Butler was granted parole despite the victim's claims of his lack of remorse, causing significant distress.
Bank Robber Granted Parole Despite Victim's Objection
In 2000, Christopher Butler and accomplices kidnapped a mother and daughter at gunpoint, forcing the mother to rob her bank; after 24 years, Butler was granted parole despite the victim's claims of his lack of remorse, causing significant distress.
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44% Bias Score
Environmental Groups Sue California Over Biofuel Pollution in Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Update
Several environmental groups are suing California air regulators over their update to the low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS), arguing that it fails to address biofuel pollution's impact on low-income and Latino communities and its contribution to deforestation. The lawsuits, filed by groups including C...
Environmental Groups Sue California Over Biofuel Pollution in Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Update
Several environmental groups are suing California air regulators over their update to the low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS), arguing that it fails to address biofuel pollution's impact on low-income and Latino communities and its contribution to deforestation. The lawsuits, filed by groups including C...
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52% Bias Score
EPA Approves California's Strict Vehicle Emission Standards, Defying Expected Legal Challenges
The EPA granted California waivers to enforce stricter vehicle emission standards, including a ban on new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, starting with a 35% zero-emission vehicle quota for 2026 models, despite expected legal challenges from the incoming Trump administration.
EPA Approves California's Strict Vehicle Emission Standards, Defying Expected Legal Challenges
The EPA granted California waivers to enforce stricter vehicle emission standards, including a ban on new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, starting with a 35% zero-emission vehicle quota for 2026 models, despite expected legal challenges from the incoming Trump administration.
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40% Bias Score
First Severe US Bird Flu Case Linked to Backyard Poultry; California Declares Emergency
The U.S. confirmed its first severe human case of bird flu linked to backyard poultry, hospitalizing a Louisiana resident in critical condition, while California declared a state of emergency due to widespread infection of dairy herds and farm workers, exceeding 860 dairy herds and 123 million poult...
First Severe US Bird Flu Case Linked to Backyard Poultry; California Declares Emergency
The U.S. confirmed its first severe human case of bird flu linked to backyard poultry, hospitalizing a Louisiana resident in critical condition, while California declared a state of emergency due to widespread infection of dairy herds and farm workers, exceeding 860 dairy herds and 123 million poult...
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40% Bias Score