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Published January 13, 2013
California already has the most restrictive gun laws in the nation. But now, in the wake of the Newtown tragedy, lawmakers in the Golden State have launched into a new legislative frenzy to restrict firearms further.
Published November 12, 2012
A California city that recently emerged from bankruptcy is taking a new approach to budgeting -- this time, by asking voters how it should spend the taxpayers' money.
Published October 16, 2012
Nevada introduced the protest vote in 1975 as a way to combat voter apathy in the wake of the Watergate scandal, some experts say it may have helped determine the outcome of some elections
Published September 19, 2012
Federal and state health officials investigating the hantavirus outbreak at Yosemite National Park say it could take several weeks to determine how nine visitors contracted the illness – three of whom died
Published September 14, 2012
Following scrutiny from a California lawmaker, the University of California is shutting down a controversial college program for illegal immigrants, though the reasons for the closure are not satisfying critics of the so-called National Dream University.
Published September 13, 2012
EXCLUSIVE: Following scrutiny from a California lawmaker, the University of California is shutting down a controversial college program for illegal immigrants, though the reasons for the closure are not satisfying critics of the so-called National Dream University.
Published August 10, 2012
No dogs will go to homeless people on the streets, but rather to people living in city-run shelters who agree to stop panhandling, but while the city hopes it will help two struggling groups, animal rights groups call the idea ill-conceived and dangerous.
Published August 07, 2012
Every summer across the U.S., more than 3 million children eat for free at more than 30,000 sites, from schools to recreation centers to migrant worker camps. It's a valuable resource for families who are struggling, and, critics say, a nice freebie for those who aren't.
Published July 05, 2012
Every summer across the country, more than 3 million children eat for free at more than 30,000 sites, from schools to recreation centers to migrant worker camps. It's a valuable resource for families who are struggling -- but, critics say, a convenient freebie for those who aren't.
Published July 03, 2012
Scammers are making some restaurants an offer they can't refuse: A payoff or discount, or they'll post a nasty rating on online review sites like Yelp! or Angie's List.