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As he prepares to leave office, Biden urges incoming Democratic lawmakers to reach across the aisle
Read full article: As he prepares to leave office, Biden urges incoming Democratic lawmakers to reach across the aislePresident Joe Biden is calling on incoming Democratic lawmakers to always be mindful of other people's perspectives — even when they may be wrong.
Two months to count election ballots? California's long tallies turn election day into weeks, months
Read full article: Two months to count election ballots? California's long tallies turn election day into weeks, monthsNearly two months after the election, a recount settled the outcome in a Northern California U.S. House primary contest.
San Jose to require gun owners to carry liability insurance
Read full article: San Jose to require gun owners to carry liability insuranceSan Jose officials have passed the first law in the country that requires gun owners to carry liability insurance and pay a fee to cover taxpayers’ costs associated with gun violence.
Politicians eat own words after dining out, taking trips
Read full article: Politicians eat own words after dining out, taking tripsGavin Newsom, San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Los Angeles County supervisor all dined outdoors, conflicting with their own messaging to stay home. Gavin Newsom, who won plaudits for issuing the first statewide stay-at-home order in the U.S. back in March. San Francisco’s mayor, London Breed, was at the same $350-a-plate restaurant a day later, dining with a San Francisco socialite and six others. Breed has also won accolades for imposing some of the strictest rules in California, keeping coronavirus rates relatively low. White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany called out what she called “Democrat hypocrisy" Wednesday as she displayed images of the same politicians.
The Latest: Tucson votes in mandatory nightly curfew
Read full article: The Latest: Tucson votes in mandatory nightly curfewRomero says Pima County reported had a record-high 944 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, and hospitals in southern Arizona are on the verge of a crisis. Earlier Tuesday, state health officials reported 10,322 new known coronavirus cases and 48 additional deaths around Arizona. Colorado has been hit with a substantial spike in COVID-19 cases, with one in 41 residents believed to be contagious. Andy Beshear announced 4,151 more virus cases statewide and 35 additional virus-related deaths. They wrote a letter to Reeves on Nov. 24 calling for another statewide mask mandate.
Massive California power outages may begin early Wednesday
Read full article: Massive California power outages may begin early WednesdaySouthern California Edison said it's considering cutting power to more than 100,000 customers in eight counties. Liccardo urged residents to shelter in place, as street lights and signals will not be working if there's no power. Late last month, PG&E cut power to more than 48,000 northern California customers as a precaution in dry and windy conditions. It was the second consecutive public safety power shutoff in that week following outages that affected about 24,000 customers in three northern counties. The utility giant announced last month it had reached an $11 billion settlement with insurance companies for claims stemming from the devastating 2017 wildfires across Northern California and the 2018 Camp Fire.
California mayor wants gun owners to have liability insurance
Read full article: California mayor wants gun owners to have liability insuranceAll San Jose, California gun owners could be required to purchase liability insurance for their weapons under a proposed city ordinance. SAN JOSE, Calif. - In the wake of mass shootings around the country, the mayor of one California city wants to require all gun owners to carry liability insurance for their weapons. Offering just "thoughts and prayers" was not enough for the San Jose mayor after two families in his city lost children in the Gilroy shooting. In addition to the insurance requirement, Liccardo proposed a gun and ammunition sales tax to fund gun safety classes, violence prevention programs, and additional victim assistance services for survivors of gun violence. The mayor's proposals will undergo a preliminary approval on Wednesday before being presented to the San Jose City Council.