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Binance Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Role In FTX’s Downfall

California resident accuses Binance and CEO Zhao of unfair competition, seeks monetary damages

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Laphonza Butler sworn in to US Senate to fill Dianne Feinstein’s seat

Butler becomes only the third Black female senator in history, following the death of Feinstein last week at age 90

The Guardian - US

Can a Marylander be the Senator from California?

Why Article I's residence requirement applies to appointees.

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'Miracle' water year in California: Rain, snow put state's reservoirs at 128% of historical average

California has ended its water year with above average rain and snow, making it one of the wettest years in recorded state history

The Independent UK

Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history

Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history

The Independent UK

California's Housing Crisis Looms Over the State's GOP Convention

Away from the speeches of the party's presidential candidates, the Republican Huntington Beach city attorney talked up his efforts to thwart state zoning reforms.

Reason

Young girl looks startled as Trump rants about murderers in ice cream shop

The former president blasted New York Attorney General Letitia James as ‘a racist’ as he took pictures with two young girls in Santa Monica, California, on Friday

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Laphonza Butler sworn in to succeed Sen. Dianne Feinstein

“I know that our old colleague is looking down at this moment with pride now that her seat is in good hands,” Schumer said.

Roll Call

Newsom Said Cost Made Him Veto Unemployment Pay for Strikers. Unions Say It Was Disrespect.

The bill passed by the California Legislature would have limited benefits to keep state payments manageable.

Capital & Main

California governor vetos unemployment benefits for striking workers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed a bill Sept. 30 that proposed allowing workers to claim unemployment insurance benefits after striking for two weeks. Senate Bill 799 previously passed the state Senate 27-12 on Sept. 14 and passed the state House 59-18 on Sept. 11.

Ballotpedia

Tesla Owners' Lawsuit Shifted To Arbitration In Recent California Ruling

A judge ruled in favor of Tesla, asking the plaintiffs to take their cases to private arbitration instead of the court.

InsideEVs

Indigenous Peoples Day offers a reminder of Native American history − including the scalping they endured at the hands of Colonists

For the third year, the United States will officially observe Columbus Day alongside Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 9, 2023.

The Conversation

Over 75,000 workers poised for largest healthcare strike in US history

Kaiser Permanente workers push for improvements to staffing levels and wage increases after union contract expires

The Guardian - US

Dolled up: Design Museum to host Barbie exhibition next year

The London museum has been granted special access to the world-famous toy’s archives in California and will explore her history ‘through a design lens’

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Rapper Jason Martin Embraces Change With New Single And Name Transformation

Formerly known as 'Problem,' the Compton emcee releases a breakthrough single and prepares for upcoming project

Reason

Laphonza Butler Better Hope Other Senators Are Textualists

The residency requirement for Senators applies to those who are "elected," and not "appointed."

The Independent UK

Elon Musk facing defamation lawsuit in Texas over posts that falsely identified man in protest

A California man who says he was harassed after Elon Musk amplified social media posts that made false claims about him is suing the billionaire

The Independent UK

California governor chooses labor leader and Democratic insider to fill Feinstein's Senate seat

When California Gov. Gavin Newsom needed to fill the U.S. Senate seat of his late mentor Dianne Feinstein, he could have turned to a big-city mayor, a member of Congress or a powerful legislator

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California Governor Signs AB 1228, Repealing Fast Food Wage Increase

California Governor Signs Compromise Bill Repealing Fast Food Wage Increase

The Independent UK

Mark Wahlberg reportedly sells Las Vegas home for $16m one year after revealing he left California

Actor reportedly sold the home on 22 September

The Independent UK

Trump says if he is re-elected shoplifters can ‘fully expect to be shot’

‘Very simply: If you rob a store you can fully expect to be shot as you are leaving that store’

Ballotpedia

Gov. Newsom signs legislative compromise on fast food restaurant minimum wage and working conditions; campaign announces it will withdraw referendum

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed Assembly Bill 1228 (AB 1228) on Sept. 28. AB 1228 is a legislative compromise reached with proponents of a veto referendum on a different bill (Assembly Bill 257) that qualified for the 2024 ballot. AB 1228 will repeal AB 257, which was passed during…

Roll Call

Senators will cut the week short to travel to Dianne Feinstein’s funeral - Roll Call

Members of Congress will travel to San Francisco to pay their respects to the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week.

WEKU

The military is turning to microgrids to fight global threats — and global warming

The military is among the largest buyers of independent power systems known as microgrids. They make tactical sense; and environmentalists hope they can help the transition from fossil fuels.

Reason

Is Sen.-to-be Butler Eligible to Represent California?

The residence question is closer than it might appear.

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