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Packer, a 1-year-old Australian kelpie mix, is ready for adoption and loves running, fetch, and snuggling.
Latraus is a 9-month-old Belgian Malinois mix who thrives on training and activity.
Both dogs are vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered, with adoption information provided.
Packer's adoption details include SPCA LA locations and contact numbers for inquiries.
Latraus's participation details include the SPCA LA South Bay Pet Adoption Center contact.
The piece positions Packer and Latraus as ideal companions for active homes.
The article provides photos and captions to introduce the dogs to readers.
The article is under the Pets of the Week feature with adoption as the focus.
Contact and location details are included for potential adopters to reach SPCA LA.
The piece aims to help dogs find new homes by highlighting their traits.

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California Renewal plans a $500 million endowment to influence local campaigns via investment returns rather than individual donations.
Backers say the fund will finance friendly campaigns through investment returns, not traditional donations.
Supporters argue the effort could disrupt the entrenched political establishment by moving beyond old campaign finance models.
Critics warn the fund may reproduce conflict of interest and high fee structures seen in traditional campaigns.
The piece notes current spending tends toward advertising, with consultants earning substantial commissions.
The authors reference a broader push to adopt brand-building, real-time engagement over slow polling.
Adam Mendelsohn is cited as founder of Upland Workshop, with a history in political communications.
The piece stresses the urgency of disruption in California politics to address what supporters call dysfunction.
The article frames the fund as aiming to rival labor influence with a business-led political presence.
The report mentions a broader trend where campaigns are treated as media-buying operations.

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Los Angeles County judges began using Learned Hand to summarize motions and draft tentative civil rulings in a pilot program.
Judges must review and edit AI-generated orders before adoption, maintaining the judge’s independent role.
The Learned Hand system is described as a ‘judicial sous chef’ to support judges without replacing them.
The pilot program costs a little over $300,000 and runs through early 2027.
Independent review and guardrails, including Deep Verify, aim to prevent AI errors.
Critics express concerns about potential errors and public trust while supporters cite efficiency gains.
The pilot focuses on civil motions like summary judgments and class-action settlements.
Learned Hand is already in use in 10 states, with the Michigan Supreme Court also testing it.
The tool is not used in criminal courts during the initial pilot.
Court officials say AI-assisted orders will undergo independent review before publication.

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A federal appeals court declined to narrow a Supreme Court ruling on California's transgender school policies.
The Mirabelli v. Bonta lawsuit centers on parental notification if a child identifies as transgender and on using a student's pronouns and name.
California's attorney general sought circuit clarification to interpret the ruling more narrowly, while a Bush-appointed judge presides over the broader case.
The Ninth Circuit panel acknowledged concerns about notifying parents but said it should be decided by the district court at this stage.
Thomas More Society argues the 9th Circuit cannot backdoor a rewrite of the Supreme Court ruling.
California argues its policies protect student safety and privacy while critics urge stronger parental involvement.
Judge Roger Benitez previously issued the initial injunction now under review in the case Mirabelli v. Bonta.
The case highlights ongoing disputes over parental rights and gender identity policies in California schools.
Fox News notes reactions from legal experts and officials about court rulings and potential implications for policy.
The decision follows the Supreme Court's March 2 ruling and ongoing litigation in California.

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The Trump administration temporarily waives the Jones Act to speed up oil transport to U.S. ports.
President Trump also invoked the Defense Production Act to reopen a California oil pipeline shut since 2015.
Stephanie Ruhle described the measures as Band-Aids that offer only temporary relief for American drivers.
The California pipeline is expected to produce about 1.5 million barrels per month, far less than national demand.
Analysts say the moves depend on broader market conditions and may not resolve long-term price pressures.
The report attributes the shifts to ongoing war with Iran and its impact on global energy markets.
The article quotes Stephanie Ruhle on whether Congress will rein in unilateral emergency moves.
The piece notes the administration’s broader use of emergency powers in pursuit of policy priorities.

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