Former Poway City Councilman Tony Blain, who was set to be removed from his seat by voters last fall following allegations of vote trading and clashes with his colleagues, pleaded not guilty Monday to criminal charges that include perjury and soliciting bribes.
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Iran warns US troops and Israel will be targets if America strikes over protests as death toll risesIran's parliament speaker warned the U.S. military and Israel would be "legitimate targets" if America strikes the Islamic Republic, as threatened by President Donald Trump.
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People in cities across the country demonstrated against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics and the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis.
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The U.S. has launched another round of strikes against the Islamic State in Syria. This follows last month's ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and an American civilian interpreter.
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Federal officials are targeting Democratic-led states over alleged safety-net fraud. Critics worry a drumbeat of unfounded accusations could undermine public trust.
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A class-action lawsuit stemming from gender identity policies at an Escondido middle school could be heading to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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County health officials are sticking with previous childhood vaccine guidance, despite new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations reducing routine vaccines.
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A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot block child care and other federal social service money from flowing to five states for now.
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Newsom proposed shifting oversight of the Department of Education from the superintendent to the State Board of Education. The move would concentrate more power over K-12 schools with the governor, who appoints the school board.
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How are the calls to deport Nicki Minaj to Trinidad and the ICE shooting in Minneapolis related? They illustrate the contradictions that come up when people try to cherry pick applications of the law.
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The governor’s 2026-27 budget proposal projects $9 billion more in revenue than anticipated, banking on the AI-driven economy to last.
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