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California's three largest utilities received approval to collect $27 billion from ratepayers after utility equipment sparked tragic wildfires. The soaring price of electricity has ignited debate about how much California families should bear for the cost of wildfire prevention, whether utilities are balancing risk and affordability and whether the money is being spent wisely.

Thousands of last-minute challenges to voters’ mail ballot applications, along with baseless claims by former President Donald Trump, are adding pressure on Pennsylvania county officials.

This week the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in four years, making it easier to borrow money.

Vista's 65th Annual Christmas Parade begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. The theme this year is "Viva Vista!" in honor of the Vista Chamber's 100th Anniversary. More than 15,000 people are expected to attend this family favorite event. The parade will begin at the Wave Waterpark, pass by the Cinepolis movie complex and make its way through Vista Village and then head down South Santa Fe where it will end at the street's intersection with Civic Centre Drive. There are more than 85 entrants. This year's Grand Marshall is Danny Villasenor. He and his wife own and operate the iconic Pepper Tree Frosty, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary in Downtown Vista. The parade will culminate with the arrival of Santa Claus, Vista Resident JC Wynne and lifelong friend to Danny. It's a parade filled with nostalgia and sweet memories. For more information visit: business.vistachamber.org Stay Connected on Facebook

California cities will soon face more state scrutiny and new penalties for pushing back on housing and homeless shelter construction. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the new laws Thursday.

Uncertainty about the future, safety fears and concerns over the government's handling of the war in Gaza are leading some Jewish Israelis to leave their country and start new lives elsewhere.

Donald Trump often misrepresents what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, even referring to convicted rioters as "hostages.

In a Google ad now pulled from Olympics coverage, a dad uses AI to craft a fan letter from his daughter. It’s the wrong approach to express admiration in a star athlete – and to instill confidence in a burgeoning one.

The idea that tougher enforcement on illegal immigration will stop illegal drugs from flowing into the U.S. has long been a political talking point.

Premieres Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. A debt-laden grad turns Tokyo Uber Eats biker, confronting the gig economy's harsh truths. Pedaling along the city's deserted streets, he wonders about the "Uberization" of society and what it offers to an unemployed young person with student debt.