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In California: Instagrammers threaten magnificent coast live oak
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In California: The news of the day, from the state that you love
In California brings you news, features and interviews from a state that in so many ways sets the national tone. Explore it with me!
In California: Landlords shutting people out, defying state law
Renters with Section 8 vouchers get abused. The Trump administration threatens to withhold money if the state continues requiring health care plans to provide abortions. And even as state lawmakers want them out, one private prison company thrives.
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In California: Knowing is half the battle
Find out how to see more than a million snow geese as they feast in NorCal’s plentiful rice fields. And our Palm Springs-based political reporter breaks down all you need to know ahead of the Golden State’s March 3 primary.
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In California: A race to block new drilling and fracking
Groups sue to block a federal agency’s decision to open up 1 million acres of public land for oil drilling and fracking. A group of homeless women illegally occupying an Oakland home are evicted at dawn. And the world pitches in to save ancient trees.
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In California: Dual-language programs grow in a state hungry for them
Plus: A battery charging station caused a fire that killed 34 people aboard a diving boat over Labor Day weekend, attorneys representing deceased families claim. And the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite still applies to the 2020 Academy Award nominees.
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In California: Big spending plans, help for Australia’s critters and that photo
The state’s biggest-ever budget, sewing for burned koalas and a big-game photo you just can’t run away from.
In California: Could a state prescription drug label help us save on healthcare?
Plus: A brightly colored green e-scooter company shrinks, but don’t delete that app just yet. Also, tell us about the Golden State women who have changed your life and the world.
In California: Skiing turns back time. Walking super far adds it, suit alleges.
Two men are suing a ski resort for breach of contract and fraud after it started charging for plum parking. And you may want to get health insurance soon if you don’t already have it or face state fines.