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Trump is inserting himself into the messy race to become the next House speaker. Will it matter?

Donald Trump is again testing the power of his endorsement. With an early morning social media post on Friday, Trump inserted himself into the chaotic race to replace Kevin McCarthy as House speaker by backing Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan for the post.

Pharmacist shortages and heavy workloads challenge drugstores heading into their busy season

A dose of patience may come in handy at the pharmacy counter this fall. Drug and staffing shortages haven’t gone away. Stores are starting their busiest time of year as customers look for help with colds and the flu. And this fall, pharmacists are dealing with a new vaccine and the start of insurance coverage for COVID-19 shots.

California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost

California Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill on Sunday that would have made free condoms available all public high school students, arguing it was too expensive for a state with a budget deficit of more than $30 billion.

US employers added a surprisingly strong 336,000 jobs in September in a sign of economic resilience

The nation’s employers added 336,000 jobs in September, an unexpectedly robust gain and the largest monthly rise since January, evidence that many companies remain confident enough to keep hiring despite high interest rates and a hazy outlook for the economy.

Eligible electric and plug-in vehicle buyers will get US tax credits immediately in 2024

Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. government income tax credits at the time of purchase.

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Hemet SKR fee ordinance returns Sept. 22 for second reading

Hemet City Council introduced Ordinance 2081 on Sept. 8, 2026, after a public hearing, 4-1. Proposed fees: single-family $250; agricultural $500 per acre; all other $900 per acre. Second reading is set for Sept. 22, 6 p.m., at 450 E. Latham Ave.

Hemet Measure Q: remaining open houses set; one-cent sales tax on Nov. 3 ballot

Hemet’s Measure Q, a one-cent local sales tax on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot, has two remaining city open houses at Hemet Public Library after a Sept. 16 session. The city’s FAQ says the tax would generate approximately $16 million a year.

Data Brokers Have Detailed Files on You — Here’s What They Contain and How It Affects You

The files that data brokers keep on ordinary Californians...

Newsom Signs Law Permanently Exempting These Californians From Jury Duty

Beginning Jan. 1, 2028, Californians age 80 and older...
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