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‘Let Freedom Ring’ Protest Denied Permit at California State Capitol
The California Highway Patrol has denied a permit to a protest titled “Let Freedom Ring” that was to have taken place Sunday outside the State…
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Activists, Christian singer’s fans clash on skid row over COVID-19 ‘super-spreader’ concert
Dozens of evangelical Christians and activists skirmished in the streets of skid row Wednesday night as controversial evangelical Christian singer Sean Feucht’s followers arrived for…
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Kansas mayor resigns after threats over backing mask mandate: “I do not feel safe in this position anymore”
A western Kansas mayor announced her immediate resignation Tuesday because of threats she has received after publicly supporting a mask mandate during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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California judge extends strip-club exemption from lockdown
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two San Diego strip clubs can remain open and make their own determinations about providing a safe environment for dancers and…
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Bay Area county launches door-to-door testing amid ‘dire’ surge
Santa Clara County launched a door-to-door coronavirus testing effort this week to curb a pandemic that’s spiraling out of control.
Community leaders started knocking on…
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Gov. Wolf orders three-week business shutdown as COVID-19 rages in Pennsylvania
In a sweeping attempt to try to curb the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday ordered a three-week closure of a wide range…
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33 million Californians face COVID-19 stay-at-home order that will restrict movements and business
A new stay-at-home order will be imposed on Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley Sunday night, as the coronavirus crisis spirals out of control…
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Supreme Court gives partial win to churches fighting California’s limits on indoor worship services
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court told California judges on Thursday to take another hard look at state rules that ban most indoor worship services.
A…
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Ohio house passes bill to prevent pandemic business shutdowns
COLUMBUS — The Ohio House passed legislation Wednesday that would prevent Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health from shutting down the state’s…
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Biden will call governors, mayors about mask mandate
President-elect Joe Biden will personally call on governors around the country to enact mask mandates in their states once taking office next year, NBC News…
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