California's newly-appointed senator may not live in California at all

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Laphonza Butler addresses a Biden-Harris campaign rally on the first anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson decision which struck down a federal right to abortion at the Mayflower Hotel on June 23, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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Who will replace Dianne Feinstein? Here's what happens after the senator's death, and what it means for Democrats.

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a California Democrat.

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A California ranch once owned by Patrick Swayze hit the market for $4.5 million. Take a look at the charming home and the furry friends that live there.

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A photo of Patrick Swayze in a white shirt stitched next to an aerial photo of his estate, which features dozens of large trees and a blue pool

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Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger believes there's still a 'home' for him in the Republican Party, but says his state's GOP has 'done a horrible job'

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Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Progressives are pressing California Gov. Gavin Newsom to reverse his earlier vow to tap a Senate caretaker and instead appoint Barbara Lee to succeed Dianne Feinstein

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Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, left, and Rep. Barbara Lee of California.

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Trump suggests bizarre plan to keep forests damp to prevent wildfires in California

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Former President Donald Trump.

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We moved from California to Texas with our 5-month-old baby before even visiting the state. Now, if our car has issues, we can actually afford to fix it.

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Eddie Casillas, Brittany Casillas-Ta, and the couple's baby daughter moved from Sacramento, California to Texas earlier this year.
Eddie Casillas, Brittany Casillas-Ta, and the couple's baby daughter moved from Sacramento, California to Texas earlier this year.

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Fast-food workers will make $20 an hour in California. Here's why Panera Bread was exempted from the new law.

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California fast-food workers at Panera Bread won't receive a pay boost under new law that exempts restaurants that make and sell bread.
California fast-food workers at Panera Bread won't receive a pay boost under new law that exempts restaurants that make and sell bread.

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I looked at the plans for the new city proposed by Silicon Valley elites. They're really terrible.

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California Forever
California Forever presents an idyllic vision of city life — but it's completely clueless about how cities actually work.

California Forever

I left LA for NYC but moved back after 5 months. The city just didn't live up to the fantasy — but I have no regrets.

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Julia Broome moved from LA to NYC, she details how it was the 'best worst' mistake she made.
Julia Broome moved from LA to NYC and calls it the "best worst" mistake she's ever made.

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