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California Politics · California

Newsom Calls Nov. 4 Special Election in California on Partisan Redistricting Plan to Counter Texas Move

53% Center coverage: 209 sources

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans for a Nov. 4 special election to approve new congressional maps aimed at helping Democrats gain five U.S. House seats in 2026. The move comes in response to a Republican-led redistricting effort in Texas, backed by Donald Trump, to add five GOP seats. Newsom unveiled the plan alongside prominent Democratic leaders, with state lawmakers expected to formally set the election next week.See the Story

Air Canada · Canada

Air Canada to begin cancelling flights ahead of possible strike by flight attendants

47% Left coverage: 141 sources

Air Canada said Wednesday it will begin a gradual suspension of flights to allow an orderly shutdown of the country’s largest airline as it faces a potential work stoppage by its flight attendants on Saturday. The airline said the first flights will be cancelled Thursday, with more on Friday and a complete cessation of flying by Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge by the weekend. The union representing around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice Wednesday. In response, the airline issued a lockout notice.See the Story

Dollar General · United States

Coffee Recalled From Dollar General over Glass Contamination Concerns

78% Center coverage: 59 sources

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Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis drops bid for California governor, will run for treasurer — REUTERS / ixx511

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Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis drops bid for California governor, will run for treasurer

California Lawmakers Could Ban More Items From the Self-Checkout Line at Grocery Stores. Here's What Else SB 442 Looks to Do

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

Grocery Store Self-Checkout: Changes could be coming in California with SB 442Walmart · California See the Story

Safari Park’s Elephant Valley habitat to open in early 2026

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

A new elephant habitat under construction at San Diego Zoo Safari Park since November 2022 is about 80% done and is set to open early next year, officials announced Tuesday. Park officials said Danny Sanford Elephant Valley is the largest and “most transformative” project ever constructed by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, which runs the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park and its sister facility, Safari Park, located in San Pasqual Valley near Es…San Diego · San Diego See the Story

Officers Shoot At Man Trying To Flee Inspection At Border

54% Center coverage: 11 sources

The man tried to flee an inspection at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry and nearly struck several agents with his vehicle, authorities said.Border Security · San Diego See the Story

Health professionals warn parents of rising illness rates as children return to school

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Health professionals are warning parents about viruses and illnesses that are of concern as students head back to school across San Diego County.San Diego · San Diego Read Article

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