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  • Audience Manager | Center for Community Journalism - West Region, USA Today Co.
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California's biggest political split is where people live

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By James Ward Verified
| The Record (Stockton) Verified
Updated Aug. 14, 2026, 12:50 p.m. PT California politics may look increasingly polarized on election maps, but a new report from the Public Policy Institute of California finds that many of the state’s deepest divisions are more geographic than ideological. While a stark coastal-inland split continues to shape voting behavior and opinions on major issues, broad majorities of Californians still agree on topics such as abortion access, immigration, and climate action.
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AI fraud risks are rising in California. Here's how to spot scams Original

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By James Ward Verified
| USA Today Verified
Aug. 14, 2026, 1:07 p.m. ET California consumers are being targeted by a new generation of scams powered by artificial intelligence. Fraudsters are using cloned voices, realistic text messages, and convincing emails to trick people into handing over money and personal information. Officials say these AI-driven scams are becoming more sophisticated and harder to spot. In California, recent consumer alerts and law enforcement warnings urge residents to stay vigilant as complaints continue to rise.
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California jobs hiring now in healthcare, retail and logistics

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By James Ward Verified
| Mount Shasta Herald Verified
Aug. 12, 2026, 10:32 a.m. PT California’s job market remains competitive, but opportunities are still available across healthcare, education, transportation, logistics, warehousing, retail and seasonal industries. This quick video explainer highlights where employers are hiring and the occupations seeing the strongest demand statewide.
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