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Jim Desmond fought San Diego sanctuary laws. Now he’s MAGA’s pick
Long before Donald Trump endorsed his run for Congress, San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond built a profile as the region’s fiercest opponent of immigrant protections.
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Dolly Parton’s shiny spirit lives on at 6 Palm Springs area locales
From Dolly Parton’s former Idyllwild residence to Dolly-themed getaways, there’s no shortage of local places imbued with the soul of the queen of country.
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Children Are Losing Health Coverage. Federal Cuts Will Make It Worse.
Medi-Cal enrollment among children has fallen by more than 460,000 since 2025. Medicaid cuts taking effect next year will push coverage even lower.
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How cyclosporiasis outbreak shows value of eating local
Local restaurant owners share how the cyclosporiasis outbreak in California has—and hasn’t—affected them.
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Fusion Center Ran Flock Searches on Behalf of Feds, Santa Ana Records Show
State law prohibits ALPR data sharing with federal and out-of-state agencies.
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What will latest Colorado River cuts mean for the Coachella Valley?
The Colorado River remains a crucial part of the Coachella Valley Water District’s overall supply. Officials aren’t expecting any immediate cuts due to the latest federal plan.
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Homeless counts dropped in these California counties this year
BY MARISA KENDALL, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California reduced its official homeless count in 2025 after years of increases. Now, preliminary data for 2026 shows many places in the state are continuing to make progress. Counties up and down the state are reporting that their homeless populations dropped this year,…
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How California keeps mail-in voting safe and secure
Nonpartisan voter protection organizations help defend California voting rights and election security — and help residents vote safely statewide
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California voters: Mark these dates before the 2026 midterms
Here are the dates you need to know if you’re planning to vote in California’s 2026 midterm elections.
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Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall comes to Southern California
The Traveling Vietnam Wall honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice to the country during the Vietnam War, organizers said.
