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June 22, 2026

California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium?

A family of four could pay $400 more a year in premiums — but the tax still needs federal approval from the Trump administration to take effect.

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June 22, 2026

Man charged with manslaughter, hit-and-run in crash that killed woman crossing West Long Beach street

If convicted, he could face up to 4 years and 11 months in jail, according to prosecutors.

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June 22, 2026

California may force the release of 911 calls at immigration detention centers in an attempt to reveal human rights abuses

Experts say human rights violations have gone unchecked at the facilities. If passed, the new law could hand the state and the public a powerful new oversight tool.

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June 18, 2026

California billionaire tax proposal has enough support to get on the November ballot, official says

It would impose a one-time, 5% tax on individuals whose net worth exceeds $1 billion and who were living in the state as of Jan. 1, 2026.

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