California found a way to ignore NIMBYs and build more housing

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Thomas Safran & Associates (TSA), officially opened Veterans Village of Carson on Thursday, August 25, 2022. The housing complex offers 51 affordable and supportive apartment units for U.S. veterans and their families.
Thomas Safran & Associates (TSA), officially opened Veterans Village of Carson on Thursday, August 25, 2022. The housing complex offers 51 affordable and supportive apartment units for U.S.

Dianne Feinstein hospitalized after tripping at home

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Sen. Dianne Feinstein listens during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on July 20.

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Why tiny homes could be a big deal

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Abodu ADU tiny home

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The top 10 most expensive states to live in based on living expenses — Hawaii is 50% above the national average

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The average US household spends roughly $2,046 per month on bills, per the study.

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TikToker says she spotted the prime minister of the UK at her 7 a.m. Taylor Swift-themed SoulCycle class in Santa Monica

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

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Dianne Feinstein has surrendered decision-making on legal matters to her daughter, but the 90-year-old is still one of the most powerful lawmakers in the country

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein at a hearing on Capitol Hill on May 11, 2023.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein at a hearing on Capitol Hill on May 11, 2023.

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein's daughter has power of attorney over her

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Sen. Dianne Feinstein listens during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on July 20.

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Gavin Newsom has a message for Ron DeSantis: If he's game for a primetime debate, they have dates in November, so 'put up or shut up'

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (left) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (right).
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (left) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (right).

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Invasive fruit flies have forced a 79-square-mile area of LA under quarantine. Residents are advised to not move any fruits or vegetables from their property.

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The Tau fruit fly is an invasive threat to California.

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You can own this Santa Barbara home shaped like a whale for $3.25 million. Or you can rent it on Airbnb, so long as you're 40 or older — see inside.

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Whale House backyard with a dinner table for 6
The patio and entrance to the Whale House.

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