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As over 200,000 people swarm Indio, CA for this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, top brands and labels will be looking to launch exciting new activations featuring world-class performers to take advantage of the fans, influencers, and high-profile celebrities visiting the festival.

Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California announced Sunday that he won’t enter the competitive Democratic primary to fill retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s senate seat in the Golden State, electing to endorse Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee instead.

As California lawmakers advance a bill that could ultimately punish oil companies for excessive profits, the state’s attorney general says that the legislative action will help hold oil companies accountable.

Palm Springs City Councilwoman Lisa Middleton, the first transgender person elected to public office in Californian history, announced her run for the 19th Senate District this week, planning to face off against incumbent Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa) next year.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that could force the oil industry to cap profits and reveal gas price data in its largest U.S. market – demonstrating his clout in a state dominated by Democrats and the weakening of a once powerful lobby.