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California lawmaker aims to protect reparations payments to Blacks from taxation

June 6, 2026

California lawmaker aims to protect reparations payments to Blacks from taxation

California Assemblymember Tina McKinnor introduced a bill to exempt future reparations payments from state income taxes. The measure now heads to the state Senate for review.

I found my cousin nearly $30,000 in ‘lost’ money. Then I discovered who was holding it

June 6, 2026

I found my cousin nearly $30,000 in ‘lost’ money. Then I discovered who was holding it

State governments hold over $100 billion in unclaimed property from forgotten tax refunds, old paychecks and insurance payouts, keeping owners in the dark.

GOP victor in CA House primary cites major momentum shift in deep blue state: ‘Californians are tired’

June 6, 2026

GOP victor in CA House primary cites major momentum shift in deep blue state: ‘Californians are tired’

Republican candidate Jenny Rae Le Roux says Californians are tired of one-party rule as she challenges Rep. Dave Min in the 47th District.

Spencer Pratt fires back at Jimmy Kimmel's mockery by resurfacing host's blackface controversy

June 5, 2026

Spencer Pratt fires back at Jimmy Kimmel's mockery by resurfacing host's blackface controversy

Spencer Pratt fires back at Jimmy Kimmel's mockery by sharing the talk show host's blackface controversy from "The Man Show" in the early 2000s.

Washington teacher charged with incest after allegedly having sex with two teenage boys she adopted

June 5, 2026

Washington teacher charged with incest after allegedly having sex with two teenage boys she adopted

Washington state teacher Amber Swain, 35, charged with incest after allegedly having sexual relationships with two teenage boys she adopted.

Washington father arrested after allegedly killing 4-year-old son and burying body under his house: reports

June 5, 2026

Washington father arrested after allegedly killing 4-year-old son and burying body under his house: reports

A Washington state father allegedly killed his 4-year-old son and buried the body under his house, with remains discovered about a year later.

California election limbo fueled by 4 pressure points dragging out vote count, expert says

June 5, 2026

California election limbo fueled by 4 pressure points dragging out vote count, expert says

Election law expert Hans von Spakovsky says California's slow vote counting stems from mass mail voting, a seven-day ballot window, and cure periods.

The Rise of Socialism: Business owners turn on ultra-progressive California town

June 5, 2026

The Rise of Socialism: Business owners turn on ultra-progressive California town

Business owners and former politicians in Richmond, California speak out as locals grapple with a wave of democratic socialist politicians reigning over the small coastal city.

GOP hopeful says voters are sending a message: 'Californians are tired'

June 5, 2026

GOP hopeful says voters are sending a message: 'Californians are tired'

Jenny Rae Le Roux said Republican victories reflect mounting frustration with decades of Democratic control in California.

Seattle mayor admits breaking Starbucks boycott after urging residents to shun coffee giant

June 5, 2026

Seattle mayor admits breaking Starbucks boycott after urging residents to shun coffee giant

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson admits she broke her Starbucks boycott after visiting Pike Place Market, declining to say if others should shun the company.