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Billionaire Palmer Luckey, whose defense company Anduril is valued at $61 billion, announced that he will stay in California despite the proposed wealth tax on the state's richest residents. He criticized the tax's mechanics, including taxing control of a company, but his main argument is the desire to 'fight for California.'
Otabek YusupovCalifornia residents will decide the fate of Proposition 40 in the midterm elections on November 3, 2026 — a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of the state's billionaires, expected to raise about $100 billion for healthcare. The measure has split the elite: some billionaires have left the state, while others have publicly backed the tax. California residents will decide the fate of Proposition 40 in the midterm elections on November 3, 2026 — a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of the state's billionaires, intended to raise about $100 billion for healthcare. The measure has split the elite: some billionaires have left the state, while others have publicly backed the tax.
Aziz KarimovMeta disclosed in SEC filings that Mark Zuckerberg discussed with the board of directors a possible move out of California due to the Proposition 40 initiative — a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires. To keep him in the state, the board approved the issuance of non-voting Class C shares, allowing Zuckerberg to sell part of his assets to pay a potential tax without losing control of the company.
Sevara AzamovaCalifornia police are investigating the theft of collectible Pokémon cards worth $963 thousand from a truck parked outside a company that verifies the authenticity of collectible items. A lock was broken, two pallets are missing, and a third was damaged. Collectors fear they will never see their cards or receive compensation.
Javlon TursunovThe US Department of Justice has charged 28 foreign nationals residing in California with election-related crimes: falsely claiming US citizenship on voter registration forms and, in many cases, voting. All defendants are green card holders. 11 people were arrested as part of the 'Protect the Vote' operation. The charges remain allegations, and the presumption of innocence applies.
Otabek YusupovThe Trump administration warned California election officials that counting ballots cast by individuals identified by federal agencies as non-citizens could be treated as complicity in a federal crime. The warning followed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to suspend the counting of such ballots pending verification of immigration status. California officials said no supporting evidence had been provided.
Otabek YusupovThe fast-spreading Norte Fire in San Clemente forced thousands of residents to evacuate; about 4,600 homes and nearly 16,000 people were in the evacuation zone. The fire damaged or destroyed seven homes; by Saturday evening all evacuation orders were lifted, containment stood at 25%. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, and two firefighters were injured.
Aziz KarimovThe Norte fire in Orange County destroyed or damaged several expensive homes in San Juan Capistrano, having started in San Clemente. The fire covered about 465 acres, mass evacuations were ordered. The Bryson fire near Malibu and the Henderson fire near Camp Pendleton base are also raging. Strong Santa Ana winds, low humidity and unusual heat of up to 38°C create a high fire risk through the weekend; tens of thousands of people in Los Angeles County were left without electricity due to preventive power line shutdowns.
Otabek YusupovThe Bryson Fire, which broke out Thursday evening in Encinal Canyon near Malibu, has grown to approximately 200 acres (81 hectares). Evacuation warnings and orders have been issued toward Leo Carrillo State Park and Pepperdine University, and the Camp Kilpatrick juvenile facility has been evacuated. Due to Santa Ana winds, a Red Flag Warning is in effect, and utility companies have cut power to tens of thousands of residents. Separate fires have been reported in Azusa and at the Camp Pendleton base.
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