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California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks as he signs legislation at the state Capitol on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump.
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Proponents say the law will save Californians billions of dollars at the pump. But opponents say it could unintentionally raise overall gas prices and threaten the safety of workers by giving the state more oversight over refinery maintenance schedules.
  • As more unaccompanied children seek asylum in the U.S., the federal government is struggling to find appropriate housing for them. We hear from an asylum seeker. In other news, Project 2025 could limit prosecutors’ power to decide which cases to pursue. Plus, Carlsbad’s New Village Arts Center is showing its first work by a Native American playwright, and it spotlights the hypocrisies of woke America.
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  • It’s been seven years, but a judge late last week okayed a class action settlement in a suit over a San Diego law against people sheltering in cars and RVs on city streets. In other news, Project 2025 calls the department of education “a one-stop shop for the woke education cartel,” and it could gravely impact local campuses. Plus, a statewide effort called My Vote, My Health aims to increase turnout among low-income voters.