California

In California, a new state law will require major retailers to provide a gender-neutral toy and baby section.

California law requires gender-neutral toy, baby sections in retail stores

The U.S. Supreme Court could consider horn honking as free speech protected by the First Amendment. This comes after Susan Porter, a California woman, received a ticket in 2017 for honking in support of a political rally. California law permits car horns only when “safe operation” is needed or for a “theft alarm system.”

US Supreme Court case asks if horn honking is free speech

Tens of thousands of people are expected to rally this afternoon at the National Mall in Washington D.C. in support of Israel.

Tens of thousands expected in D.C. for pro-Israel rally: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 14, 2023

Orange County declared a state of emergency after a fire destroyed an old Marine Corps hanger, releasing toxic ash.

Massive blimp hangar fire shuts down schools, parks due to toxic chemicals

The FBI is investigating after suspicious letters, some containing fentanyl, were sent to election offices.

Suspicious letters, some with fentanyl, sent to elections offices: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 10, 2023

The turbines will have floating platforms to accommodate the deep waters, unlike those in offshore wind projects along the East Coast.

Offshore wind coming to West Coast, despite challenges

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill allowing Mexican residents living near the southern border to pay in-state tuition rates.

California offers in-state tuition to some Mexican residents living near border

Israel continues its retaliation on Hamas as the White House confirms 11 Americans were killed in the militant group's surprise attack.

Israel continues airstrikes against Hamas in Gaza: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 10, 2023

75,000 health care workers are striking in California, Virginia, and three other states over staffing shortages and pay.

75,000 health care workers strike demanding better staffing and pay

Nationally, home insurance premiums have gone up 30% since 2018. And 31 states have approved double-digit increases since 2022.

With home insurance premiums through the roof, some homeowners go ‘naked’

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