State senators gathered in Pasadena to announce a slate of wildfire recovery bills, including protecting renters, expanding firefighter staffing, and funding programs for displaced K-12 students and community colleges. The lawmakers aim to invest in a fire-safe California, addressing those affected by recent wildfires in Los Angeles. The proposed legislation covers civil penalties for price-gouging, mortgage loan relief, rent controls, wildfire mitigation efforts, and firefighter staffing changes, with Republicans also introducing bills to address looting and criminal activity during wildfires.
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Four killed in Tennessee murder connected to discovered abandoned baby
A manhunt is ongoing in Tennessee for 29-year-old Austin Robert Drummond, named as the suspect in the murder of four individuals linked to an abandoned baby found on a lawn. Drummond faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, and is considered armed and dangerous; he is believed to be driving a 2016 Audi A3. Want More Context? 🔎
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