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America’s Trumpiest City Council Is Thriving—in Newsom’s California: Conservatives who swept a Southern California city council are dismantling what they see as ...
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With 1.4 million undocumented people, Southern California will change as deportations ramp up
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‘Hurting Tesla is stopping Musk’: Protests outside Bay Area showrooms seek to dissuade buyers
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/tesla-protests-elon-musk-20169499.php

Quick Glance: Protests Outside Tesla Challenge Musk's Influence
- Demonstrators are gathering at Tesla locations to protest CEO Elon Musk's ties to Donald Trump.
- The Tesla Takedown campaign urges Tesla owners to sell their cars and investors to divest to undermine Musk.
- Politicians and experts express concerns over a potential 'coup' led by Musk with access to classified government data.
- Protesters emphasize the urgency of taking action against Musk to safeguard democracy and address the impact of his policies.
Why we can't just wait for political reality to catch up to Trump: The idea that Trump will overplay his hand or political reality will catch up to him ignores ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2025-02-16/why-we-cant-just-wait-for-political-reality-to-catch-up-to-trump

Could California Face 'Big One' Earthquake Soon?: California has been rocked by at least nine earthquakes since Thursday, raising fears that the "Big One" could ...
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California Hit With Another Earthquake: The quake was felt as far as 20 miles away in Thousand Oaks.
newsweek.com/california-earthquake-malibu-usgc-latest-2031692

Argentine lawyers charge President Milei with fraud over cryptocurrency promotion
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‘Community is on edge’: Blips of Trump world bleed into everyday life in S.F.: The city’s fears of President Donald Trump are reflected in recent incidents ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/trump-musk-maga-ice-doge-20169006.php

California is at the center of the country’s egg mess. Here’s why and what’s coming
orlandosentinel.com/2025/02/15/california-is-at-the-center-of-the-countrys-egg-mess-heres-why-and-whats-coming/

‘Horned’ creature with over 250 eggs found in forest of China. It’s a new species
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Where do rattlesnakes go when it’s cold in California? We asked the experts
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WP chief Pritam Singh found guilty of lying to Committee of Privileges: Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh arrived at the State Courts at about 9 ...
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Caruso, Kamala, and the Battle for L.A.: With eyes on both the L.A. mayor’s office and the governor’s mansion, Rick Caruso is reinjecting himself into California ...
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Embattled ex-special counsel Jack Smith discloses $140K 'gift' of free legal services
nypost.com/2025/02/15/us-news/embattled-ex-special-counsel-jack-smith-discloses-140k-gift-of-free-legal-services/

Two strangers met on the Eiffel Tower 35 years ago. Here’s how they ended up married
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How the Justice Dept. Helped Sink Its Own Case Against Eric Adams: A top Trump appointee guided Mr. Adams’s legal team as they crafted an argument for dismissing ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/13/nyregion/adams-lawyers-justice-department-dismissal.html

Quick Glance: Justice Department Chaos Following Adams Case Resignations
- The Justice Department is in disarray as career prosecutors resigned instead of dropping the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams.
- The formal motion to dismiss the charges resulted in the largest mass resignation at the agency in recent history.
- At least seven experienced prosecutors, including the acting U.S. attorney, stepped down due to concerns over the legality of the directive.
- Adams, facing corruption charges, maintains his innocence and has pledged cooperation with the Trump administration, raising legal and ethical issues.
Teen Cybertruck driver had BAC twice legal limit, cocaine in system at time of fatal crash that also killed 2 pals: report
nypost.com/2025/02/15/us-news/teen-cybertruck-driver-has-bac-twice-legal-limit-and-cocaine-in-system-at-time-of-fatal-crash-report/

Newsom’s budget proposal must include needed support for homeless California students | Opinion
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Trump’s spending freeze halts key California wildfire work: ‘We can’t even buy the rakes’
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Amid Calif bar exam disarray, refund offered to 5,600 test takers: The State Bar of California on Thursday offered a full refund to the 5,600 people scheduled to ...
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Lottery player thought he won $500 — but South Carolina prize had a few more zeros
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Ex-Mauritian Premier Jugnauth Held in Money-Laundering Probe: Former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth has been arrested and is being held in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-16/ex-mauritian-premier-jugnauth-held-in-money-laundering-probe


New Zealand-born teen's deportation to India paused at last minute: The family of the 18-year-old, who has never set foot in India, have appealed to Immigration ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/542071/new-zealand-born-teen-s-deportation-to-india-paused-at-last-minute

Besigye rushed to private clinic, his lawyer says: ICT and national guidance minister, Dr Chris Baryomunsi said he had visited Dr Besigye at Luzira prison.
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/besigye-rushed-to-private-clinic-his-lawyer-says-4928514

Valentine’s Day special: Lawyer offers 40% discount on divorce cases: Some accused El Gendy of promoting divorce, while others saw it as compassion
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Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Diddy Combs: An anonymous accuser who alleged the two rappers had assaulted her when she was 13 has withdrawn ...
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Tupac Shakur trial: Defence lawyers investigate possible alternative cause of death
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Why Dropping the Eric Adams Corruption Charges Should Worry All Americans | US News Opinion
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New Zealand-born teen faces deportation to India due to mother's invalid visa: An immigration lawyer has grave concerns for the wellbeing of a New Zealand-born ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/542071/new-zealand-born-teen-faces-deportation-to-india-due-to-mother-s-invalid-visa

Fast-moving Trump DOGE policies and court challenges leave Justice Department lawyers twisting in the wind
cnn.com/2025/02/15/politics/doge-trump-musk-justice-department/

Ex-PCGG lawyer asks Supreme Court to order start of Sara Duterte impeachment trial
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The Chaos at SDNY: DOJ lawyers pride themselves on working for an organization that is unique among federal agencies in its independence from politics—for now.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/prosecutor-new-york-resignation/681707/

President Trump urged to declassify US files on Lockerbie bombing: LONDON: A prominent lawyer who represented the British victims of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing ...
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Attorney Pleads for Mercy After Using AI in Court, Where It Made Up Fake Lawsuits
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DeSantis removed this prosecutor who then won back her seat. Could she be ousted again?
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/02/14/monique-worrell-grand-jury-desantis-orange-osceola-state-attorney/

Harvey Weinstein sues his brother Bob: Previously one of the most powerful men in Hollywood, Harvey Weinstein's fall from grace following the #MeToo ...
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Lawyer asks SC to direct Senate to proceed with Sara Duterte impeachment trial | ABS-CBN News
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Trump’s spending freeze halts key California wildfire prevention work: Trump’s spending freeze halts key California wildfire prevention work: ‘We can’t even buy ...
sfchronicle.com/california-wildfires/article/blm-trump-freeze-20160800.php

Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Pressured: CDC Staff Laid Off
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as head of the Health Department shortly after the Trump administration laid off half of the Epidemic Intelligence Service.
- The layoffs affected over 1,200 employees and severely hindered the nation's ability to respond to emerging diseases.
- Kennedy stated that public health employees had nothing to fear under his leadership while promoting a plan to address obesity and food regulation.
- The layoffs and resulting uncertainties within the health agency raise concerns about the future safety of public health in the U.S.
California, other states sue over Elon Musk's virtually 'unchecked' power: The states' lawsuit claims that Musk has "roamed through the federal government ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2025-02-13/california-other-states-sue-over-elon-musks-virtually-unchecked-power-in-white-house

Quick Glance: State AGs Sue Musk and Trump Over Abuse of Power
- A coalition of state attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and Donald Trump, accusing Musk of an "unlawful assault" on the federal government.
- The lawsuit seeks to bar Musk from exercising authority and demands he disclose how he has used illegally obtained agency data.
- Musk is also accused of having excessive control over the Department of Defense, which has significant contracts with his companies.
- The attorneys argue that Musk's actions are unconstitutional since he has not been nominated or confirmed by the Senate.
Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sexual Assault Lawsuit Dismissed: A Jane Doe's lawsuit accusing Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault has ...
variety.com/2025/music/news/jay-z-sean-diddy-combs-lawsuit-dismissed-1236300711/


Quick Glance: Lawsuit Against Jay-Z and Diddy Dismissed
- A lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z, alleging the rape of a 13-year-old in 2000, has been dismissed in New York.
- The anonymous plaintiff, referred to as Jane Doe, voluntarily withdrew the case, preventing it from being refiled.
- Jay-Z called the dismissal a "victory," asserting the allegations were baseless, while Diddy's legal team maintained his innocence.
- Diddy still faces multiple civil suits and remains in custody until his trial scheduled for May 2025.
Trump wants states to clean up forests to stop wildfires. But his administration cut off funds
columbian.com/news/2025/feb/14/trump-wants-states-to-clean-up-forests-to-stop-wildfires-but-his-administration-cut-off-funds/

Trump ousts top federal prosecutor in San Francisco: President Donald Trump fired the top federal prosecutor in San Francisco amid a purge of U.S ...
sfchronicle.com/crime/article/sf-federal-prosecutor-trump-20168316.php

Incredible Moment Humpback Whale Swallows Kayaker—See What Happens Next: The man was swallowed by a humpback whale in a rare and dramatic wildlife encounter ...
newsweek.com/humpback-whale-swallows-kayaker-whole-man-escape-survive-unhurt-spit-out-2031036

Quick Glance: Whale Encounter: Kayaker's Close Call with Nature
- A kayaker in the Strait of Magellan was briefly engulfed by a humpback whale, an incident captured by his father's video.
- This rare occurrence is believed to be an unintended event as the whale was likely feeding and surprised by the kayaker's presence.
- Experts clarify that whales cannot swallow humans due to their throat size being too small for such large objects.
- The viral video may raise awareness about whale conservation and the importance of protecting their habitats.
Donald Trump Under Pressure Over Rising Egg Prices: In a letter, over 30 House Democrats urged the president to keep his campaign promise to lower the ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-under-pressure-over-rising-egg-prices-2031081

Newsom threatens to veto immigration enforcement bill again: Gov. Newsom's office said he would again veto a bill that sought to restrict state prison officials' ...
latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-14/newsom-threatens-to-veto-immigration-bil

California Weather Update: Locals Evacuate as Heavy Rain Causes Chaos: A powerful storm fueled by an atmospheric river is drenching California ...
newsweek.com/california-weather-update-heavy-rain-2031039

Jaw-dropping ocean views captivate at this serene California estate for sale. See it
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OpenAI unanimously rejects Elon Musk's $97.4 billion takeover bid: OpenAI attorney William Savitt said the proposal "is not in the best interests of OAI's ...
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Quick Glance: OpenAI rejects Musk's $97.4 billion bid
- OpenAI has rejected a $97.4 billion bid from a consortium led by Elon Musk, stating the organization is not for sale.
- The company aims to strengthen its nonprofit structure while Musk threatens to withdraw his offer if OpenAI remains nonprofit.
- Elon Musk and Sam Altman have had a strained relationship since Musk left OpenAI in 2019, questioning the organization's profit-driven approach.
- Musk has taken legal action to prevent OpenAI from transitioning to a for-profit structure.
Kanye West's Representative Reveals Artist's Relationship Status With Bianca Censori
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Quick Glance: Kanye West's Swastika Shirts Lead to Divorce
- Kanye West and Bianca Censori ended their marriage after two years due to West selling shirts adorned with Swastikas.
- An anonymous source indicated that the Swastika shirt was Censori's breaking point, leading her to distance herself from West.
- West aired an advertisement during the Super Bowl promoting a Swastika shirt, which resulted in Shopify deactivating his site.
- Prior to this, West made several antisemitic remarks on X/Twitter before deactivating his account.
Safeway Closing Another California Store: The grocer said that shuttering the Bay Area outlet was prompted by safety issues and ongoing financial difficulties.
newsweek.com/safeway-closing-another-california-store-bay-area-economy-retail-costs-2031067

Southern California hit by destructive rock and mudslides caused by heavy rains: Debris flows brought on by the strongest atmospheric river of the season swept a ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/southern-california-hit-by-destructive-rock-and-mudslides-caused-by-heavy-rains

California roads buried in mud after powerful storm triggers landslides: As heavy rain from a large storm subsided, officials in Southern California said rock ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/14/southern-california-storm-mudslides-los-angeles/78591251007/

Proposed 'MAGA' Plaque at California Library Sparks Anger: Plaque to commemorate Huntington Beach library's 50th anniversary features slogan Magical, Alluring ...
newsweek.com/huntington-beach-maga-library-plaque-california-2031128

How Linda McMahon's Education Department plans could affect California: Linda McMahon, President Trump’s education secretary nominee, wants to dismantle the ...
latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-14/linda-mcmahon-education-department-affect-california

Donald Trump executive orders: Dem AGs blast Vance attack on judges: Attorney General Andrea Campbell and 16 others released a statement condemning Vice ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/02/14/metro/jd-vance-andrea-campbell-attorneys-general-courts-executive-power/

Musk says he'll withdraw $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI if ChatGPT maker remains nonprofit
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/elon-musk-openai-chatgpt-california-paris-b2697638.html

Another poll predicts high support for Kamala Harris in 2026 for governor. Will she run?
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article300255489.html

'Let's buy California from Donald Trump!' Danes want America's most populous state
wionews.com/world/lets-buy-california-from-donald-trump-danes-want-americas-most-populous-state-8716584

Watch big great white shark stalk terrified kayaker for several minutes in shocking video
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Powerball players just miss $154 million jackpot in California — but still win big
sacbee.com/news/california/article300271059.html

Who is Danielle Sassoon, the prosecutor who stood up to Trump's DOJ over Eric Adams' case?
reuters.com/world/us/who-is-danielle-sassoon-prosecutor-who-stood-up-trumps-doj-over-eric-adams-case-2025-02-14/

Kash Patel appears near confirmation. California’s Schiff calls that a ‘tragedy for the FBI’
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article300254279.html

Should Denmark buy California? A new petition makes the case: The man behind the push, Xavier Dutoit, started the 'Denmarkification' website to make the pitch ...
latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-13/petition-for-denmark-to-buy-california

What should I do in California do if my W-2 is lost or incorrect? These are the steps to take
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Mel Gibson Joins Gavin Newsom Recall Effort: Gibson, whose $14.5-million Malibu mansion burned down in the recent California wildfires ...
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Kamala Harris is Democratic frontrunner for California governor in 2026: Poll: Former Vice President Harris would be the Democratic frontrunner for governor of ...
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Immigrant rights activists vow to disrupt ICE raids in California: A coalition of immigrant activists calling itself 'the Community Self-Defense Coalition' says ...
latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-13/immigrant-rights-activists-vow-to-disrupt-ice-raids-in-california

Trump administration removes San Diego-area U.S. Atty. Tara McGrath: McGrath was removed from her role Wednesday evening. First Assistant U.S. Atty ...
latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-13/trump-administration-removes-san-diego-area-u-s-attorney-tara-mcgrath

Who is RFK Jr, the incoming US health secretary?: Kennedy is a notable environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist, and former presidential candidate turned ...
euronews.com/health/2025/02/13/who-is-robert-f-kennedy-jr-the-incoming-us-health-secretary

Quick Glance: Kennedy's Controversial Appointment as Health Secretary
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services despite significant opposition.
- The future of Medicare and Medicaid is uncertain as Republicans discuss potential cuts, while Kennedy has been vague about these programs.
- Kennedy, known for his anti-vaccine stance, has pledged not to interfere with existing vaccine policy, a promise met with skepticism from critics.
- His confirmation may lead to significant changes within health agencies and research funding in the U.S., raising concerns about potential budget cuts.
Musk will pull OpenAI bid if ChatGPT maker remains a non-profit, lawyers say
reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/musk-withdraw-openai-bid-if-board-agrees-charity-terms-lawyers-say-2025-02-13/

Injuries reported in a more than 100-vehicle pileup near Multnomah Falls on I-84: More than 100 vehicles were involved in a pileup on a snowy highway in the ...
columbian.com/news/2025/feb/13/californians-brace-for-flooding-in-areas-torched-by-wildfires-as-freezing-rain-snow-aim-for-oregon/

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ post-credits scene, explained: Yes, 'Captain America: Brave New World' has a post-credits scene. Here's how it teases what's ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2025-02-14/captain-america-4-brave-new-world-post-credits-explained-marvel

Amazon apologizes to Mandy Moore after package is delivered to ruins of in-laws' California home
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‘Very clever’ bat-eared fox on the run after escape from enclosure, California zoo says
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I Have Set Off a Parental Civil War in My Neighborhood. And I Don’t Even Have Kids!
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California farm donates hundreds of thousands of eggs to wildfire victims and first responders
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Hate speech on X now 50% higher under Elon Musk’s leadership, new study finds: A new study by the University of California, Berkeley found that hate speech rose ...
euronews.com/next/2025/02/13/hate-speech-on-x-now-50-higher-under-elon-musks-leadership-new-study-finds

California farm donates hundreds of thousands of eggs to wildfire victims and first responders
independent.co.uk/news/california-b2697236.html

Fabric retailer Joann closing 500 stores across US: Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S ...
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Man denies trying to provoke staff in ‘undercover’ Daily Telegraph stunt: A man has denied trying to provoke workers at a Middle Eastern restaurant as the Daily ...
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