Why US judge ruled Trump's deployment of National Guard in California was illegal

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Thursday directing President Donald Trump to return control of the National Guard to California. National Guard members stand guard outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building, during a protest against …

Grace Curley: California politicians seek spotlight, not justice

Move over Senator Chris Van Hollen! A new star has been born: California Senator Alex Padilla. And Alex didn’t even have to go to El Salvador and enjoy sugar-rimmed drinks with an alleged MS-13 gang member to get his big break. Instead, Padilla stormed …

The Unrest In California Proves Trump’s Always Wanted To War

Source: The Washington Post / Getty “If it’s a lie then we fight on that lie…but we gotta fight,” —Slim Charles, The Wire. It’s all been a lie. The frightening story of immigrants killing and raping Americans. The fear-mongering that immigrants are …

California Retail Theft Rose 11 Percent from 2014 to 2023: Report

California’s soft-on-crime approach, along with pandemic-era actions, may have contributed to a rise in retail theft from 2014 to 2023, according to a report published by the state Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) on June 12. In the report, “Retail Theft …

Trump’s military deployment in California is a radical departure from history

Hawa Allan is author of “Insurrection: Rebellion, Civil Rights, and the Paradoxical State of Black Citizenship.” Though the specter of the 1992 riots in Los Angeles looms over the Trump administration’s escalating military deployment to the city, the …

Definitions for Pilots in California Bays

Division 5, Chapter 1, Article 3 provides for definitions for the pilots in the Bays of Monterey, San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun. Section 1110 defines the terms “Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun” and “Monterey Bay.” Section 1111 defines …

$2,900 Emergency Aid in California – Apply Now!

California has launched a new $2,900 emergency aid initiative to provide timely support for households hit by sudden financial setbacks. Geared toward those facing job loss, medical emergencies, or natural disasters, this one‑time payment seeks to ease …

SNAP Recipients Get Extra Money This Month in California

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in California will be getting some extra money this month. Why It Matters More than 40 million low-income Americans benefit from SNAP, which allows them to use EBT cards on qualifying food …

US court halts order demanding Trump return control of California’s National Guard

Wood Pellet Mills Are Prone to Catching Fire. Why Build Them in California?

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Wood pellets, by design, are highly flammable. The small pieces of compressed woody leftovers, like sawdust, are used in everything from home heating to grilling. But …