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California Assembly Passes Bill Allowing Only Veterinarians to Declaw Cats
The bill, which passed 72-0, allows the procedure only for a therapeutic purpose. A veterinarians group said the bill sets ‘a dangerous precedent.’
Judge Bars Border Patrol From Making Warrantless Arrests of Illegal Immigrants in Parts of California
The injunction against Border Patrol comes after sweeps allegedly targeted Latino communities without sufficient legal grounds.
California Child Sex Trafficking Bill Passes Key Hurdle
The bill passed after a provision making it a felony to purchase 16- and 17-year-olds for sex was removed.
Social Security Cuts Overpayment Withholding Rate to 50 Percent Down From 100 Percent
The lower withholding rate follows a brief return to 100 percent withholding introduced weeks earlier.
California Increases Water Supplies to Farms, Residents
The state’s water resources department has upped its allocation to 50 percent of what was requested by customers.
As Tariffs Fall, the European Media Remain Negative
Secretary Bessent pointed out that retail trading has been light since the tariffs were announced and that the volatility was primarily institutional in nature.
Trump Grants Tariff Relief for Automakers Producing in the US
Automakers welcome the president’s flexibility on auto tariffs.
Merck Announces $1 Billion Investment in Delaware, 500 Full-Time Jobs
Importing pharma products under tariff conditions will prove costly for companies.
US Homeownership Rate Falls to Lowest Level in 5 Years
Elevated mortgage rates contribute to keeping prospective buyers from owning a home.
FDA Approves First Cell-Based Treatment for Rare Skin Disorder
Patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa will soon be able to get Zevaskyn.
Microplastics Found in Plaques, 50 Times More Abundant Than in Healthy Arteries
Small-scale research discovers potential connection between microplastics and cardiovascular health.
S&P Downgrades Los Angeles Bond Rating Amid $1 Billion Budget Deficit
The ratings agency also said that further downgrades could be looming.
Trump’s First 100 Days in 10 Charts
A look at President Trump’s actions during his first 100 days and their impact.
Trump’s First 100 Days: A Rapid and Consequential Start
Now serving as the 47th president, Trump is picking up where he left off, expanding on key priorities from his first term.
Thousand of LA County Workers Set to Strike Over Alleged Unfair Practices
Union workers are expected to walk off their jobs starting at 7 p.m. April 28. The county disputes the charges of labor law violations.
University of California Rejects Ethnic Studies Requirement for Admission
The California Department of Education estimated that creating this new required course would cost $276 million annually, according to the UC Senate review.
