Governor Gavin Newsom released a template ordinance he hopes cities can use to crack down on homeless encampments. The Port of Long Beach faces an uncertain future, even after Trump paused tariffs on China. What's up with the aggressive squirrels in Santa Monica's Palisades Park? Plus, more.

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