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Newsom Signs Order Barring Predatory Real Estate Offers in Burn Areas

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order today aimed at cracking down on land speculators who make “aggressive and unsolicited cash offers” to purchase properties affected by the Southland wildfires.   “I have heard first-hand from community members and victims who have received unsolicited and predatory offers from speculators offering cash far below market value —

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Trump and Biden national and homeland security staff will meet Wednesday for threat exercises

By Sean Lyngaas, Priscilla Alvarez and Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks and top national security staff are expected to meet Wednesday with President Joe Biden’s National Security Council in the White House to walk through how the US government responds to a range of homeland security threats and

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Biden officially designates Chuckwalla National Monument after delay

President Joe Biden officially announced the creation of a national monument south of Joshua Tree National Park today. The Chuckwalla National Monument in Southern California creates the largest corridor of protected lands in the continental United States, covering nearly 18 million acres stretching approximately 600 miles. “I am thrilled that President Biden has designated the

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Michelle Obama to skip Trump inauguration

CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, her office said Tuesday, without providing an explanation for her decision. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration,”

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Man allegedly injures officer while trying to enter Santa Monica evacuation zone

A 37-year-old man was arrested for allegedly running over an officer’s foot while trying to access fire evacuation areas in Santa Monica without authorization, police said today. According to the Santa Monica Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of Ocean and California avenues around 6:45 a.m. Monday to reports of a hit-and-run incident involving

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