California, X and Deepfake

California Senate leader calls union ‘morally bankrupt’ for opposing Fullerton’s Josh Newman
In a remarkable situation, Democrats have harsh words against a union for attacking the Democratic senator in a close race.
Why does California's vote count take so long? Secretary of State explains delay
In response to criticism of the state's slower ballot counting process, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber held a ...
Many uncalled House races are in California. This is why it takes the state weeks to count votes
Nine states have at least one uncalled House race, some of which are so close they are headed to a recount. Then there’s ...
Why no one spent more than Google to lobby California officials this summer
Google spent $10.7 million on lobbying the Legislature and governor between July 1 and Sept. 30, far more than ever before.
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A tech industry group is once again suing California over a social media law
The tech group warns that the California law “tramples over free speech” by conditioning Californians’ access to social ...
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California insurance crisis extends to foster care agencies
The Nonprofits Insurance Alliance of California is not renewing insurance policies to foster family agencies, blaming a new ...
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Why California takes weeks to count votes, while states like Florida are faster
In 2016, California passed a bill allowing counties to opt in to all-mail elections before instituting it statewide on a ...
California crime bill: How did Prop. 36 — increasing certain theft, drug penalties — fare?
CALIFORNIA, USA — Frustrated with what they see as rampant retail crimes, voters approved Prop. 36, an initiative making ...
California voters to decide on Proposition 6, which would end forced labor in prisons
California Proposition 6 would amend the state constitution to remove a provision allowing jails and prisons to impose ...
Investigation reveals how California state worker stole diamonds, family heirlooms on the job
Newly obtained evidence photos show the $300,000 worth of diamonds that a former California state worker has been convicted ...