Immigration
Homeland Security Department issues waiver to accelerate border wall construction in California
The waiver issued Tuesday will enable construction of about 2.5 miles of new wall in California.
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Politics
Supreme Court ruling could affect California's gun restrictions
A recent Supreme Court decision will likely expand gun rights in California. The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision on Thursday morning, tossing a New York gun control policy similar to California's current law.
Human Rights
California bill repealing loitering law targeting sex workers heads to Newsom
California may soon take an anti-prostitution law off the books. State Senator Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, sent the Safer Streets for All Act, Senate Bill 357, to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk in hopes that he'll sign it into law.
Crime
California suspect accused of attempted Kavanaugh assassination pleads not guilty
If convicted, Nicholas John Roske could face a maximum sentence of life in prison
Crime
35th California city votes 'no confidence' against Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon
The city that lost two police officers in a shooting last week issued a vote of “no confidence” against Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon, who is facing a possible recall over progressive policies that have been blamed for a surge in crime, on Tuesday
Climate
California prepares for war against wildfires, maxes out staffing ahead of season
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has completed the transition to peak staffing across the state to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season.
Crime
After guilty plea, U.S. drops 31 charges against anti-Trump lawyer Michael Avenatti
The former lawyer for pornographic actress Stormy Daniels already faces 83 additional years in prison for fraud-related counts
Culture
California could allow churches and colleges to build affordable housing
A California bill would expand the options of places to build affordable housing
Entertainment
Vanessa and daughters celebrate Father's Day at Kobe Bryant's childhood home
The former Los Angeles model turned business executive posted several photos on Instagram and attended a charity opening of a mural of her former husband
Opinion & Reviews
Opinion: California woke prosecutor even too liberal for San Francisco
"One of the most puzzling conundrums about progressive prosecutors – who favor de-prosecution and de-carceration – is attempting to ascertain their motivations." - Tom Hogan, former prosecutor
Business
FBI: Crypto fraudsters using LinkedIn to target investors with 'sweetheart' scams
A scammer creates a fake profile and reaches out to a LinkedIn user over the site’s messaging function. They build rapport with small talk about business matters, then offers to help the victim make money by investing in cryptocurrency.
