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Politics & Power: Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump-directed DOJ agents are investigating him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, after federal knocks and subpoenas—while Newsom frames it as political retribution tied to a possible 2028 run. Immigration & Daily Life: California lawmakers paused a $55M plan to link the DMV to a national driver database, citing risks for AB 60 license holders and potential exposure to federal immigration enforcement. Sports & Identity: MLB warned San Francisco Giants pitchers for adding Bible verses to Pride Night caps, sparking a fresh debate over faith, symbols, and league uniform rules. Food & Culture: James Beard Awards brought major L.A. wins—Dave Beran named Best Chef in California, Kato taking Outstanding Wine program, and Providence earning Outstanding Hospitality—plus more regional recognition for Bay Area and beyond. Education & Community: Cerro Coso celebrates an Early College milestone: 120 students earning degrees or career certificates while finishing high school. World Cup in California: Iran opened its 2026 campaign in L.A. amid diaspora protests, underscoring how global sports collide with politics and belonging.

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San Francisco Giants Pitchers Warned by MLB for Wearing Bible Verses on Caps During Pride Night

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AOL - New York

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Owned By	Bending Spoons (Luca Ferrari, CEO & Co-founder)
Year Founded	1983
Website	www.aol.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
Owner Country	Italy

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Los Angeles County parks to host free Juneteenth events

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Hey SoCal - California

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Owned By	Von Vafa Raees through HLR Media, LLC.
Year Founded	1996
Website	heysocal.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Monrovia
Owner Country	United States

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San Francisco lawmaker criticizes players 'cherry-picking' Bible quotes amid Giants controversy

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FOX News

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Owned By	Murdoch Family through FOX Corporation
Year Founded	1996
Website	foxnews.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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California governor’s race spotlights Xavier Becerra’s LGBTQ+ advocacy

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Watermark Out News - Florida

Left-wing

Owned By	Rick Todd through Watermark Publishing Group Inc.
Year Founded	1994
Website	watermarkoutnews.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Orlando
Owner Country	United States

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"That is indeed Shakira": this was the concert in Los Angeles following the controversy at the opening of the 2026 World Cup

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CiberCuba

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Owned By	Luis Flores through Malecon Media Group SL
Year Founded	2014
Website	en.cibercuba.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Spain, Valencia
Owner Country	Spain

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Iran players stopped at Los Angeles airport while Torabi faces visa issue after World Cup opener

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Press TV

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Owned By	Iranian Government through Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://www.presstv.ir/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Iran, Islamic Republic of, Tehran
Owner Country	Iran, Islamic Republic of

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California lawmakers pass budget with billions more for education as Newsom negotiations begin

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EdSource

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Owned By	EdSource (Non-profit. Joel Vargas, President)
Year Founded	1977
Website	https://edsource.org/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Oakland
Owner Country	United States

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California Acknowledges Using High-Risk AI Tools, Including Some Left Out of Last Year’s Report

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The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle - California

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Owned By	PCM Publishing LLC (Pati Galarza, Publisher)
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Website	hsjchronicle.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Hemet

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