Trump cuts millions in California crime prevention grants: ‘This was a sledgehammer’
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"These programs literally save lives – not just for the victims, but for our entire communities.”
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Shiny scam convinces victims to convert their cash into gold bars — with dire consequences
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The criminals pose as U.S. government officials or as customer support professionals from a financial or tech company, according to police.Uncategorized
A California senior lost $700K to scammers. Now she’s asking the state to slow bank transfers
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Will the bill prevent seniors from accessing their bank accounts for legitimate expenses?education
California could require kids to learn how to manage money. Who decides the curriculum?
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The proposed ballot initiative so far has almost zero opposition, but some are questioning the idea of letting voters — and not education experts — decide what students learn in the classroom.health
Doctors vs. hospitals: A bid to regulate hedge funds is dividing California medical groups
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Legislation would give California’s attorney general oversight of private equity firms and hedge funds acquiring major health care institutions.energy
A plan to change your utility rates is dividing California environmentalists. Here’s why
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The state’s largest power providers could slap most customers with a new fixed charge.California
California health workers may face rude awakening with $25 minimum wage law
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Some experts are skeptical, however, that the new law will have negative effects.Arts & Entertainment
CA legislators consider bills on concert tickets and work calls
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Some are pushing ambitious bills on contentious topics.Education
‘Getting significantly worse’: California community colleges are losing millions to financial aid fraud
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In January, suspected bots represented 1 in 4 college applicants. Officials say fraudsters are getting smarter with the help of AI.Bay Area
High stakes: Inside the multimillion-dollar battle for gambling rights in California
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Pending legislation would let California’s tribes sue their competitors, private card clubs.Education
Commentary | Congress, not POTUS, decides on government spending — how ‘power of the purse’ works
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