SACRAMENTO — One of the many traits that set California apart from other states is the way undocumented immigrants are woven into our communities. Their economic impact is obvious, and the Golden …
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Democratic congressman pushes articles of impeachment against Trump
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — A Democratic lawmaker is launching a renegade effort to impeach President Trump, pushing past party leaders on Wednesday with an attempt to force a procedural vote in the U.S. House …
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Officers are winning massive payouts in ‘LAPD lottery’ lawsuits
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn police circles, it’s known as the “LAPD lottery.” Speaking at a city budget presentation this month, Police Chief Jim McDonnell said some officers have sought to “weaponize” the department’s …
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Newsom claims Trump’s tariffs will reduce California revenues by $16 billion
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office said Tuesday that President Trump’s tariff policies will reduce revenue in California by $16 billion through next year. Despite personal income tax and corporate tax receipts …
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Trump accepting luxury jetliner from Qatar raises alarm on both sides of political aisle
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump has spent the first major overseas trip of his second administration — next stop Wednesday in Qatar — beating back allegations that he was personally profiting from foreign …
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Nodule found in former President Biden’s prostate during routine physical exam
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — A small nodule was found in the prostate of former President Biden during a routine physical exam, a spokesperson said Tuesday. A short statement said the finding “necessitated further evaluation,” …
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Newsom and California move toward criminalizing homelessness
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHomeless encampments are dirty. And ugly. And seem, to those who venture near them and even to some who live there, unsafe. They are also — sadly, wrongly — places …
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Why trade truce with China may not be enough to stop shortages
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — China and the United States retreated from an emerging economic crisis on Monday, agreeing to drastically reduce tariffs on each other for the next 90 days as they continue to …
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U.S. businesses that rely on Chinese imports express relief and anxiety over tariff pause
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNEW YORK — American businesses that rely on Chinese goods reacted with muted relief Monday after the U.S. and China agreed to pause their exorbitant tariffs on each other’s products for 90 …
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SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday again urged California cities and counties to ban homeless encampments, increasing his pressure campaign on local governments to follow the state’s lead and remove tents …