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U-Haul migration report: Where Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z are moving

U-Haul migration report: Where Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z are moving

U-Haul's latest migration data shows older generations favoring Southern states while Gen Z is gravitating toward states with major cities and job opportunities.
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ReCenter Indiana Launches Ad Campaign Encouraging Young Hoosiers to Vote

ReCenter Indiana Launches Ad Campaign Encouraging Young Hoosiers to Vote

ReCenter Indiana, a nonpartisan nonprofit group, has launched a six-week advertising campaign featuring young Hoosiers encouraging their peers to vote. The campaign, which began on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, aims to boost voter participation among 18- to 24-year-olds in Marion, Hamilton, and Boone counties. The video ads, recorded during Indiana primary voting in May, show young adults sharing their personal experiences and feelings about the voting process, emphasizing its ease and the importance of having their voices heard. The campaign avoids mentioning specific candidates or political parties and is projected to generate over 1.5 million impressions across platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and connected TV services, supported by a $50,000 grant from the Glick Fund, as reported by Niki Kelly.
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How US states mistakenly added 30,000 non-citizens to voter rolls

How US states mistakenly added 30,000 non-citizens to voter rolls

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - US states may have added more than 30,000 self-declared non-citizens to the nation’s voter rolls since 2000 because of software glitches and clerical errors made while processing their driver's license and state ID applications, according to official
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Thirty thousand mistakes. How red and blue states added non-citizens to the US voter rolls

Thirty thousand mistakes. How red and blue states added non-citizens to the US voter rolls

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - US states may have added more than 30,000 self-declared non-citizens to the nation’s voter rolls since 2000 because of software glitches and clerical errors made while processing their driver's license and state ID applications, according to official
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PG Corporation Foundation and California Fire Foundation Award $1 Million in Wildfire Safety Grants

PG Corporation Foundation and California Fire Foundation Award $1 Million in Wildfire Safety Grants

The PG&E Corporation Foundation, in partnership with the California Fire Foundation (CFF), has awarded $1 million in wildfire safety grants to 75 local fire departments, fire agencies, and nonprofit organizations across Northern and Central California. This initiative is part of the broader 2026 Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program (WSPP), which receives $1.8 million in charitable funding from the PG&E Foundation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). The grants aim to bolster ongoing preparedness efforts in communities, particularly those in high wildfire-risk areas, as California faces a year-round wildfire season. This marks the ninth consecutive year of collaboration between CFF and the PG&E Foundation, with an additional $50,000 committed this year to enhance the grant program. The funds will be utilized for purchasing personal protective and specialized equipment for firefighters, conducting defensible space and vegetation management work, reducing fuel and hazards, and implementing fire sa...
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Manteca Mayor Gary Singh speaks out following misdemeanor election charges

Manteca Mayor Gary Singh speaks out following misdemeanor election charges

Manteca mayor Gurminder "Gary" Singh has spoken out following an announcement on Sept. 18 of misdemeanor election charges against him and chiropractor Matthew Alexander.
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Where the US EV market stands a year after Trump ended tax credits

Where the US EV market stands a year after Trump ended tax credits

President Donald Trump and Republicans in killed U.S. EV credits one year ago. Here's a look at what's happened in the industry since then.
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California gears up for attacks on elections ahead of midterms

California gears up for attacks on elections ahead of midterms

California’s top officials have spent the year on election defense mode. These new laws address ballot seizures and arrests near voting locations.
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US Supreme Court won’t intervene in custody dispute between California couple and surrogate

US Supreme Court won’t intervene in custody dispute between California couple and surrogate

The U.S. Supreme Court won't intervene in a custody dispute over a 5-week-old child who was born in Texas after a surrogate refused a California couple’s wishes to have an abortion
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Do independent voters have too much power in midterms? Tell us. | Opinion

Do independent voters have too much power in midterms? Tell us. | Opinion

Independent voters want a say in democracy, but reject joining Republicans or Democrats. What do you think about this growing voting bloc? Tell us.
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Governor Newsom Announces $886 Million Utility Bill Relief for California Households

Governor Newsom Announces $886 Million Utility Bill Relief for California Households

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that millions of California households will receive an average of $75 in relief on their monthly electricity bills during August and September. This initiative, totaling $886 million, is part of the California Climate Credits program. For the first time, eligible residential electric customers of PG&E, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric will receive these credits during the peak summer months when electricity use is highest. The credits are automatically applied to bills and require no application from residents. This move aims to provide financial relief to families across the state, particularly when summer heat drives increased electricity consumption. The funding for these credits comes from the state’s Cap-and-Invest Program, where companies emitting significant climate pollution purchase allowances, with a portion of these funds returned directly to residential customers.
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Newsom declares state of emergency to prepare for El Niño in CA

Newsom declares state of emergency to prepare for El Niño in CA

It's not yet clear exactly what El Niño will bring to California, but effects could include heavy rain, coastal flooding and landslides.