Trump says Gavin Newsom would be an 'easy' presidential opponent after speculating that Biden may not be the Democratic nominee

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Former President Donald Trump, left, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Trader Joe's stores in California are being targeted by thieves who swipe customers' wallets from their carts as they shop, police say

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A boomer who moved to California from Minnesota said he's 'never moving back' due to San Diego's weather and convenience

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San Diego.

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A TikToker bought a $26,000 foldable house on impulse — and has absolutely no regrets

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Bryant's process of ordering and setting up the house (not pictured) has gone viral on TikTok.

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I bought a bigger house, and the buyer's remorse hurts. My family didn't need it, but I still think it'll be worth it.

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Sam Dogen gave up financial freedom to give his family a bigger home.

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Denny's closes its Oakland restaurant over safety concerns, days after In-N-Out announced plans to do the same

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Cars drive by a sign posted in front of a Denny's restaurant on February 13, 2023 in Emeryville, California.
A sign posted in front of a Denny's restaurant in Emeryville, California.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the Supreme Court to make it easier to clear homeless encampments. Advocates say that will make the crisis worse.

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Members of the US National Park Service clear a homeless encampment from McPherson Square, two blocks from the White House, on February 15, 2023 in Washington, DC.
Members of the US National Park Service clear a homeless encampment from McPherson Square, two blocks from the White House, on February 15, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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I moved from Malibu to Vegas and bought a $1.9 million home. California is beautiful but it got too difficult to live there.

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Gus Lira's new home in the Summerlin community in Las Vegas.

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A millennial who quit teaching to be a full-time Uber and Lyft driver made $36,000 in 8 months — but thinks it's better as a part-time gig

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Aaron Lavender quit teaching to drive full-time for Uber and Lyft, but he said driving was better as a part-time gig.

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A millennial left California when rent and cost of living spiked. But she still worries about affording a home.

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Couple walking barefoot on beach with coffee in hand in San Diego, California.
Couple walking barefoot on beach with coffee in hand in San Diego, California.

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