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California Enacts Law Banning 'Ghost Tickets,' Industry Experts Call for Stricter Regulations

California Enacts Law Banning 'Ghost Tickets,' Industry Experts Call for Stricter Regulations

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1349 into law, which prohibits the sale of 'ghost tickets' or speculative ticketing. This practice involves scalpers advertising tickets for resale before they actually possess them. The legislation aims to protect consumers who have been defrauded by such schemes, which have affected attendees of major events like the FIFA World Cup and Taylor Swift's Eras tour. While the bill was passed after two years of legislative effort and lobbying from entities like StubHub and Live Nation, amendments were added in its final stages. These amendments exempt resale markets, such as StubHub and SeatGeek, from being defined as speculative ticket sellers, shifting the legal responsibility primarily to individual ticket brokers. Governor Newsom, in his signing statement, acknowledged that the measure appears to take an 'uneven approach' and encouraged further work on the bill.
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Congressman Brad Sherman Urges FEMA to Extend Fire Victim Aid Program in Los Angeles

Congressman Brad Sherman Urges FEMA to Extend Fire Victim Aid Program in Los Angeles

Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) has expressed satisfaction with FEMA's decision to provide funding to California for its Disaster Case Management Program, which supports survivors of the Palisades and Eaton fires. This funding covers caseworkers for fire victims through September 30. However, Sherman is now urging FEMA to extend this program at least through May of next year. He emphasized the critical role caseworkers play in assisting families who have lost their homes navigate the complex governmental and insurance processes. The program's continuation is seen as essential to prevent further hardship for these affected families.
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California, six other states sue Trump administration over federal funds

California, six other states sue Trump administration over federal funds

Oct 1 (Reuters) - California and six other states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday, accusing it of withholding federal funds approved by Congress, including about $810 million the White House moved to cancel before the fiscal year ended. 
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Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Set to Close Next Week After Judge OKs Settlement With State AGs

Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Set to Close Next Week After Judge OKs Settlement With State AGs

Paramount chief David Ellison, after a fierce year-long battle, is finally about to get his hands on Warner Bros. Discovery — in the most expensive takeover in Hollywood history. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín, who is overseeing the antitrust case aimed at blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal approved Paramount’s settlement with the 12 […]
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Mark Ruffalo Says Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Will ‘Stifle Creativity’ and ‘Weaken Free Speech’: It ‘Should Never Have Been Approved’

Mark Ruffalo Says Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Will ‘Stifle Creativity’ and ‘Weaken Free Speech’: It ‘Should Never Have Been Approved’

Mark Ruffalo is speaking out against the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger once again, this time following the news on Wednesday that the deal has been approved and is tentatively set to close next week. “This merger will stifle creativity, weaken free speech, and cost people their jobs — it is a bad deal for this country […]
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California's new used car return law gives buyers more options

California's new used car return law gives buyers more options

Starting Oct. 1, some California used car buyers can cancel purchases within three days under a new state law.
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Woman accused of firing at home of Rihanna indicted on attempted murder with assault weapon

Woman accused of firing at home of Rihanna indicted on attempted murder with assault weapon

A Florida woman has been indicted for allegedly firing a rifle at the California home of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky
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Federal court halts execution of Christa Pike in 11th hour

Federal court halts execution of Christa Pike in 11th hour

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued an order the morning of Sept. 30 staying Pike's execution 'until further order of this court.'
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International Documentary Association and Watermelon Pictures Host Screening of 'Who Killed Alex Odeh?'

International Documentary Association and Watermelon Pictures Host Screening of 'Who Killed Alex Odeh?'

The International Documentary Association (IDA) Documentary Screening Series, in collaboration with Watermelon Pictures, is hosting a special virtual screening and Q&A for the film 'Who Killed Alex Odeh?' This exclusive event is for IDA members, Academy and Guild Members, and select industry leaders. The film reopens the unsolved 1985 case of Palestinian American Alex Odeh, a teacher and community leader who was killed by a tripwire bomb in Santa Ana, California. Despite significant evidence and identified suspects, the case has remained unsolved. The documentary, directed by Jason Osder and William Lafi Youmans, and produced by Dawne Langford, Daniel J. Chalfen, Jason Osder, and William Lafi Youmans, tracks a renewed investigation as new leads emerge and long-buried records come to light.
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Suspects Arrested in Texas for California Home Invasion Robberies Targeting Cryptocurrency Holders

Suspects Arrested in Texas for California Home Invasion Robberies Targeting Cryptocurrency Holders

Two Dallas residents, 20-year-old Damian Vielma and 19-year-old Jeremiah Clybourn, have been arrested in Texas in connection with a home invasion robbery in San Jose, California. The suspects allegedly posed as delivery personnel to target victims known for their cryptocurrency wealth. The San Jose Police Department, assisted by the U.S. Marshals Service, Dallas Police Department, and Texas Department of Public Safety, located and detained the individuals in Dallas on September 24. A search warrant at their Dallas home uncovered evidence related to the crime, including multiple firearms. Authorities identified the suspects through automated license plate reader cameras after they fled the San Jose residence before police arrived. Detectives have linked Vielma and Clybourn to multiple crimes across various jurisdictions, including Atherton, California, all targeting individuals with significant cryptocurrency holdings. San Jose police spokesperson Stacie Shih stated that investigators are actively trying to...
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BBB of the Mid-South: Beware of mortgage relief scams

BBB of the Mid-South: Beware of mortgage relief scams

Learn how to protect your assets and avoid scams with BBB of the Mid-South.
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Police arrest a California couple in the public shooting death of their son-in-law

Police arrest a California couple in the public shooting death of their son-in-law

Authorities say a couple in their late 70s gunned down their son-in-law in a California city park over the weekend