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9/8 KVCR Midday News: California Democrats Try to Temporarily Ban Shock Gloves, Xavier Becerra Keeps Low Profile& More

Stories highlighted for September 8, 2026
KVCR | By Toni Lopez
9/8 KVCR Midday News: California Democrats Try to Temporarily Ban Shock Gloves, Xavier Becerra Keeps Low Profile& More

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Monday through Friday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include:

  • Democratic lawmakers pushed out a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shot gloves until at least January 2030.
  • Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra has a strong lead for California governor. But Becerra kept a relatively low profile since June's primary and made few specific commitments about what he would do as governor.
  • More than a week after the catastrophic flash flooding struck near the Nepal-Tibet border, a couple with deep ties to UC Davis remains missing.
  • Local gas prices are steadily climbing up to the $6 per gallon mark. The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County hit $5.78.

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