California Assembly passes bill banning voter ID requirements at local level

The California Assembly passed a bill banning voter identification requirements at local government levels. The bill aims to prevent different voting rules based on conspiracy theories.

Oil Sheen in Southern California Coast

Millions of gallons of sewage discharged into the ocean caused the closure of California beaches in Long Beach and San Pedro. An oil sheen off the Southern California coast was possibly from a natural seep from the ocean floor. Lab tests have not definitively identified the oil source but suspect it to be from natural seepage.

Conservative City in California Pushes for Voter ID Requirement

A conservative city in California, Huntington Beach, wants to introduce voter ID requirements for its future elections, going against state law. City officials believe it will boost security and confidence in the election system, while opponents argue it could disenfranchise certain groups of voters.