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The bill applies only to counties with at least 15 passenger rail stations, leaving eight: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Alameda, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The next donation by a William Pulte came in 2019, when only the grandson of that name was left.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Given the accolades, it seems likely Goldberg only needs to memorize her lines and the rest will follow.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Counties can ask for an extension, and they still have up to 30 days to certify the results, so the law only goes so far.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The only way to get there is a two-lane road choked with Japanese military checkpoints.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly