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DeSantis and Newsom lob insults and talk some policy in an unusual debate

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

In an alternate reality, the prime-time showdown between California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday could have been a preview of a 2024 general election debate.

Los Angeles freeway closed due to arson fire set to fully reopen by Monday morning

By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press

An elevated Los Angeles freeway closed because of an arson fire on Nov. 11 is expected to reopen ahead of Monday morning's commute, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Sunday.

Newsom says arson was cause of fire that closed Los Angeles freeway indefinitely

By John Antczak, Julie Watson, Jeff McMurray, Associated Press

Drivers were tested Monday during the first weekday commute since the raging fire. Some freeway exits backed up as people were forced to use crowded surface streets to bypass the damaged freeway stretch south of downtown.

Southern California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate amid Santa Ana windstorm

By Associated Press

The so-called Highland Fire erupted at about 12:45 p.m. Monday in dry, brushy hills near the unincorporated Riverside County hamlet of Aguanga.

Federal officials say plan for water cuts from 3 Western states is enough to protect Colorado River

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

The U.S. Department of the Interior is throwing its support behind a proposal by Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. The states' plan would conserve 3 million acre feet of water through 2026.

Analysis: The potential global impact of California's new corporate climate disclosure laws

By Lily Hsueh, The Conversation

The legislation is a major leap from current federal and state reporting requirements, which require reporting of only certain emissions from companies’ direct operations.

Player in California wins $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot, ends longest stretch without winner ever

By Jim Salter, Associated Press

A player in California has won a $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a long stretch without a winner of the top prize.

New California law aims to force people with mental illness or addiction to get help

By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press

The legislation expands the definition of gravely disabled to include people who are unable to provide themselves basic needs due to an untreated mental illness or heavy drug uses.

California's Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have made free condoms available to all public high school students.

Gov. Newsom signs new law requiring big companies in California to disclose emissions

By Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America

Large businesses in California will have to disclose a wide range of planet-warming emissions under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Saturday — the most sweeping mandate of its kind in the nation.