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California Voice: AI isn’t just standing by. It’s doing things — without guardrails
Just two and a half years after OpenAI stunned the world with ChatGPT, AI is no longer only answering questions — it is taking actions. We are now entering the era of AI agents, in which AI large language models don’t just passively provide...

Esparto Fireworks Explosion Update | POLITICO’s California Playbook | Homelessness Enforcement Increased Following SCOTUS Ruling | Capital Stage’s ‘KING JAMES’
In this image taken from video, smoke and flames rise from a fireworks warehouse explosion on July 1 in Esparto, Calif. Hudson Sheats/Hudson Sheats Update on a deadly fireworks warehouse explosion in Esparto. Also, POLITICO's California Playbook....

Survey: A Third of Californians Use Cannabis, But Many Don't Know the Risks
BYLINE: Miles Martin Newswise — Researchers at the University of California San Diego have completed a landmark survey of more than 5,000 Californians to study the effects of Proposition 64: The Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which made recreational...

TRADE: Big 12 Sending West Virginia, Cincinnati, UCF to ACC for SMU, Stanford, California Is GOOD?!
A fascinating, if improbable, scenario has been circulating among college football fans: a six-team trade between the ACC and the Big 12 Author: wtsp.com Published: 3:36 PM EDT July 7, 2025 Updated: 3:36 PM EDT July 7, 2025

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry across Santa Cruz Standard publication area
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/ In...

California's Eagle Mountain Casino breaks ground on $220 million resort expansion
California's Tule River Tribe and Eagle Mountain Casino have officially broken ground on phase 2 of a resort and hotel expansion adjacent to the existing casino property off Highway 65, next to the Porterville Fairgrounds. The ceremonial event...

New Federal Guidelines for Broadband Access Funding an Attack on Rural California
By Edward Kissam, Ethnic Media Services In our hyper-online era, digital equity is crucial. Whether we’re talking access to health care, education, managing household finances, or participating in civic affairs and political discussions, having a...

Yankees receive harsh message from Pirates All-Star trade candidate
The New York Yankees have been struggling as of late, dropping seven of their last 10 games and falling out of first place in the American League East. Their recent struggles put them three games behind the Toronto Blue Jays, and what once looked...

KATC parent company working on station swap with Gray Media
KATC's parent company, the E.W. Scripps Company, has reached an agreement with Gray Media Inc. that will transfer KATC to Gray. Gray Media owns several stations in Louisiana, including WAFB in Baton Rouge, WVUE in New Orleans and KPLC in Lake...

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry across NW LA Times publication area
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/ Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS |...

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry across Fresno Leader publication area
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadershipUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and...

Lakers are in running to land career 20-pt game scorer, 3x All-Star, on buyout market
The Los Angeles Lakers may be able to land another star on the NBA buyout market. Getting DeAndre Ayton on the cheap was a huge win for the Lakers' roster. Because everyone wants to play in Los Angeles, another star is showing interest in joining...

Lakers, Warriors battle to complete sign-and-trade for former Rookie of the Year
The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are in win-now mode. The two veteran-laden rosters are ready to compete for a championship, hoping to make one final run with LeBron James and Stephen Curry at the helm, respectively. And right now,...

Warriors predicted to cut ties with Jonathan Kuminga via trade to Jazz after blockbuster deal
In an unexpected three-team blockbuster deal, the Miami Heat acquired Norman Powell, the Los Angeles Clippers acquired John Collins, and the Utah Jazz acquired Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love, and a 2027 second-round pick on Monday. While the Golden...

Businesses looted after street takeover in South Los Angeles

Wine O’clock: Baja California wine guide wins top prize at global awards
Discover how the Baja California wine guide won the top prize at the 2025 Gourmand Awards and boosted the region’s global reputation with its in-depth wine tours and winery listings. Baja California secured first place in the Wine Guide category...

Grades for three-team trade involving Powell, Collins: Heat, Jazz, Clips all win
After a career year with the Los Angeles Clippers, Norman Powell is off to the Miami Heat in a three-team trade, according to ESPN. The Heat will acquire the guard in exchange for Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love, both of whom will land with the Utah...

With a community-based approach, California Trim RX helps local residents with weight loss goals
California Trim Rx has been providing a local, community-based experience for residents in Encinitas and the surrounding communities who are looking to take control of their weight loss journey. In a Q&A, the company shared some of the advice and...

Bryce Huff 'wanted a trade' away from Eagles way earlier than he got it
After a failed first season with the Eagles, EDGE Bryce Huff was traded to the 49ers in June just one season into a blockbuster three-year free agent deal worth more than $51 million. But the trade apparently came much later than Huff had wanted....
EQT Real Estate Buys 2 MSF Industrial Portfolio in Manteca, California
18MANTECA, CALIF. — EQT Real Estate’s EQT Exeter Industrial Value Fund VI has purchased a 2 million-square-foot portfolio of logistics facilities in Manteca. The four Class A buildings are located near interstates 5 and 99 and offer immediate...