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4 events across 4 weeks
1
Damage
0
Distraction
3
Noise
11.5
Avg A
18.4
Avg B
WEEK 52
Dec 21 – 27
NOISE
2025-12-25
Trump Administration Intervenes in PG&E Dam Controversy
Policy Change
single state · moderate
A
8.3
B
15.9
WEEK 37
Sep 7 – 13
NOISE
2025-09-13
California Lawmakers Pass Bill Barring Authorities from Wearing Face Masks
Policy Change
single state · moderate
A
5.9
B
18.2
WEEK 23
Jun 1 – 7
DMG
2025-06-07
Governor Newsom Suggests Withholding California's Federal Tax Share Over Grant Cuts
Policy Change
single state · broad
A
31.8
B
29.4
WEEK 10
Mar 2 – 8
NOISE
2025-03-07
Kamala Harris Reportedly Considering Run for California Governor
single state · narrow
A
0.0
B
10.0