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March 9

California House Republican announces he's leaving GOP immediately, thinning slim majority

Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said he’s registering as “no party preference" amid redistricting turmoil but will caucus with the GOP to keep his committee assignments.

March 8

Former SJSU volleyball star opens up on living with trans teammate without knowing athlete's biological sex

Former SJSU volleyball player alleges she unknowingly shared living space and bed with a male, as she lived with a transgender teammate.

March 7

'Utterly unaffordable': Study reveals how deep blue city's minimum wage law is ravaging key industry

Los Angeles hotels reportedly cut 650 jobs as new minimum wage law takes effect, with more layoffs expected as wages rise to $30 per hour by 2028.

March 6

California Rep Darrell Issa to retire, endorses Jim Desmond to succeed him

California Rep. Darrell Issa announced his retirement after 25 years and endorsed San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond for the newly redrawn 48th District seat.

March 6

Trump admin squashes controversial Biden rule forcing foster homes to affirm children's LGBTQ+ status

Trump officials moved to erase a Biden-era foster care rule forcing parents to affirm their child's LGBTQ+ status, arguing it deterred faith-based families.

March 6

Father of girl injured by illegal migrant truck driver slams ‘insensitive’ rhetoric during Noem hearing

The father of girl injured by alleged illegal immigrant truck driver urges lawmakers to prioritize American safety during emotional House Judiciary hearing testimony.

March 6

California voter ID initiative clears signature threshold, setting up November showdown with Newsom

A petition to require voter ID and allow only U.S. citizens to vote has blown well past the required 875,000-signature threshold to be added to the ballot.

March 5

Federal agents arrest 12 alleged members of LA's massive 18th Street gang drug trafficking operation

Federal law and order operation targets LA's largest street gang as authorities arrest alleged 18th Street members using homeless tents for drugs.

March 5

California man allegedly fires gun near school zone, barricades in home before surrendering to SWAT pantless

Bizarre California incident: An armed suspect in a mental health crisis surrendered to SWAT teams wearing a shirt and socks but no pants after allegedly firing a gun.

March 5

Planned Parenthood starts offering Botox and fillers to make up for Trump federal funding cuts

California Planned Parenthood has expanded into cosmetic services, offering Botox treatments to stabilize funding amid federal cuts as part of a new revenue strategy.