California Developments
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Shasta County, California, voters approved a measure restricting mail-in voting. Federal authorities are investigating an incident at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated. In other news, a father allegedly killed his twin children before taking his own life, and an Indian-origin businessman was arrested for a $100 million bank fraud scheme.
Tech billionaires plan to build a new city in California, larger than Cleveland
- A group backed by tech billionaires plans to build a new city in California's Solano County, aiming for an area larger than Cleveland. - The project, named California Forever, envisions a transit-friendly community with housing, a shipyard, and a manufacturing park. - While proponents cite economic benefits and job creation, the plan faces opposition from environmentalists and requires local per…
At Least 117 Dog Remains Found at California Animal Shelter; Many Had Bullet Wounds
- Authorities discovered the remains of at least 117 dogs at an animal shelter in Fortuna, California. - Many of the dogs had bullet wounds, and 21 canine skulls were also found. - The shelter's found…
117 dead dogs found at California 'no-kill' animal rescue, many with gunshot wounds
- Investigators discovered the remains of 117 dogs, many with gunshot wounds, at a northern California animal sanctuary. - The discovery followed an investigation into potential fraud and animal cruel…
Hidden license plate readers discovered along California-Arizona border
- A California resident discovered a network of hidden automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in trailers along the border with Arizona. - These devices, deployed by federal agencies like Border Patr…
Golden Gate Bridge toll to rise in California starting July
- Tolls on California's Golden Gate Bridge will increase starting July 1. - The adjustment is part of a five-year plan to fund infrastructure maintenance and the San Francisco transportation system. -…
California voters to decide on 14 measures including wealth tax, housing bond, and voter ID
- California voters will decide on 14 state measures in the November 2026 general election. - Key proposals include a tax on the wealthy, a $11.25 billion affordable housing bond, and new voter identi…
