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California Governor Gavin Newsome made waves with his latest comments on transgender athletes in women's sports.

Terran Luna and Phil Weillan report that on his new podcast, Newsom told conservative commentator Charlie Kirk that concerns over fairness are completely legit.

This stance is a big shift for Newsom, who has long been a champion of LGBTQ plus rights.

Some Democrats criticize him for aligning with Republican arguments, saying the issue has

been exaggerated and weaponizing politics.

Others, including some Democrats, praised him for acknowledging fairness concerns in sports.

Newsom also pointed out that transgender people face high rates of suicide and discrimination,

urging compassion in the debate.

His comments are fueling speculation about his political future.

Pacific Palestades is finally getting clean water back.

Matt Hamilton reports that after two months, the do not drink notice is officially lifted today.

Mayor Karen Bass says residents and businesses can safely use water again after experts confirm

the supply is toxin-free.

Crews from the LA Department of Water and Power worked non-stop seven days a week to flush

out contamination, making this recovery much faster than usual.

After the campfire in Northern California, it took 18 months to restore safe water.

Here, it only took two.

Residents still need to flush their pipes,

but after that, they can drink, cook, and shower like normal.

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