The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down California’s first-in-the-nation law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases, another blow to the state’s gun control framework that has been pared down, case by case, since the U.S. Supreme Court dramatically expanded gun rights in a monumental 2022 decision.
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For nearly a century, Rancho Santa Fe has boasted one of the most expensive and sought after ZIP codes in the country. But the discriminatory document that established the enclave remains a flashpoint.
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KPBS Midday EditionWith the COP26 climate conference finished, global leaders now have the task of following up on ambitious promises made to help fight climate change.
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As many as 160,000 active-duty military members are having trouble feeding their families.
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KPBS Midday EditionSANDAG CEO calls infrastructure bill "welcome news."
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