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February 19, 2026
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BEY03F Wolf Travels 375 Miles to Reach Los Angeles County
A gray wolf has been seen in Los Angeles County for the first time in more than 100 years, wildlife officials confirmed in February 2026.
Will California Lose Its Power to Regulate Pollution? The Latest Update
A significant legal battle has begun between California and the federal government. On February 12, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would remove
Santa Barbara Stops Rent Increases Through 2026
Santa Barbara has taken a rare step in California housing policy. City leaders approved a temporary rent freeze
San Luis Obispo County Expands Affordable Housing Push Across Central Coast
San Luis Obispo County is expanding its push for affordable housing, reflecting a wider effort across California to
California Tech Layoffs Accelerate as AI Investment Reshapes Workforce
A new wave of technology layoffs is moving through California, underscoring how rapidly artificial intelligence and cost discipline
How California’s Central Valley Is Becoming Home to One of the World’s Largest Solar Megaprojects
California has long been a national leader in clean energy — rooftop panels dot its suburbs, wind turbines
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Meta Layoffs Reflect Strategic Pivot and Silicon Valley Labor Shifts
Meta Platforms — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and other major social media properties — is advancing a significant restructuring of its Reality Labs
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Real Madrid Under Pressure as Draws, Injuries, and Form Questions Mount
Real Madrid’s season has reached a tense middle phase where results look stable on paper but feel unsettled on the pitch. League draws have stacked
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