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California state workers strike to protest return-to-office mandate

California state workers strike to protest return-to-office mandate

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California state workers will launch a one-day strike Wednesday, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration to agree to a new contract that increases workers' pay, ensures affordable healthcare access and allows more flexibility for remote work.

Associated Press
Oct 21, 2026
Russia releases detained American Stephen Hubbard during Trump envoy visit

Posted Oct 21, 2026

Russia releases detained American Stephen Hubbard during Trump envoy visit
Independent journalist Nick Shirley rewarded as part of White House $25M fraud whistleblower program

Posted Oct 20, 2026

Independent journalist Nick Shirley rewarded as part of White House $25M fraud whistleblower program
Russian aerial blitz kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets US and European officials

Posted Oct 20, 2026

Russian aerial blitz kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets US and European officials
House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majority

Posted Oct 17, 2026

House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majority
Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections

Posted Oct 17, 2026

Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections
Trump casts doubt on press secretary Zacharia's future

Posted Oct 16, 2026

Trump casts doubt on press secretary Zacharia's future
Trump heads to Georgia, the latest stop in his midterm campaign blitz

Posted Oct 16, 2026

Trump heads to Georgia, the latest stop in his midterm campaign blitz
Trump says Pentagon won't livestream execution of Fort Hood mass murderer

Posted Oct 15, 2026

Trump says Pentagon won't livestream execution of Fort Hood mass murderer
Trump makes 2nd Amendment pitch as he campaigns for GOP in Montana

Posted Oct 15, 2026

Trump makes 2nd Amendment pitch as he campaigns for GOP in Montana
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