California

Example Sentences

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Fundamentally, the city remains in the grips of a housing crisis affecting all of California.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

A year ago, on June 6, federal agents descended on Ambiance Apparel, detaining dozens of workers in one of the largest workplace immigration enforcement actions Southern California had seen in years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The bill has already passed the California State Assembly and is now being considered by the State Senate.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

University of Southern California freshman tight end Mark Bowman looked like a million bucks at the Mater Dei High prom in Anaheim in May in a crisp blue suit, Gucci loafers and a Lamborghini Huracan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

There were more earthquakes here in Alaska than anywhere in the lower forty-eight states, even California.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis