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Dams at risk + Riding atmospheric rivers + Coronavirus concerns
California dams are at risk. Scientists study atmospheric rivers and climate change. State responds to coronavirus cases.
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Evan Low’s fundraising + The shifting 9th Circuit’s abortion ruling + Hard living in Salinas
Assemblyman's fundraising scrutinized by state watchdog. Family-planning ruling hits low-income women hardest. Trump judges begin to leave their mark.
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Dreaming in Salinas about a home + Gig economy battle ahead + The water fight to come
Salinas farmworkers saddled with poor living conditions. State again battles Trump over water policy. School bond contains break for developers.
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Politicians skirt disclosure law + Oil plays big in legislative races + Campaign money’s outsized influence
Legislative nonprofits shrouded in secrecy. Oil and gas interests look to reshape legislature. Former FPPC chair gets new perspective on campaign finance.
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State of the State: Newsom takes a risk by focusing on homelessness + Challenging open drug use + L.A. County gives jail inmates a break
Newsom focuses State of State Speech on homelessness, takes on open drug use. L.A. County reduces cost of jail. Bill would track school 'disaster days.'
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A politician’s charity + Bernie Sanders’ rise + A personal note
Charity starts at home for one assemblyman. Sexual abuse suits lead to Boy Scouts bankruptcy. Sanders pulls ahead in California primary poll.
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Charities and politicians + Bloomberg’s California play + Sex offenders and parole
Legislative nonprofits test campaign finance law. Bloomberg makes a play for California. Why some sex offenders are eligible for early parole.
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Ben Carson bonds with Garcetti + Sanders scorches PG&E + Sac Bee’s tough day
Ben Carson and Eric Garcetti discuss solutions to homelessness. Sanders lights into PG&E. Sacramento Bee owner files for bankruptcy.
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Solving shortage of doctors, perhaps + A labor-weed rift + Layoffs on the rise + High-speed rail brinkmanship
Legislation seeks to address physician shortage. Rift develops between labor and cannabis industry. California sees uptick in layoffs.
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A troubled rental empire + Camp Fire’s ongoing toll + Some anti-vaxxers seek refuge in Idaho
SoCal real estate empire comes under scrutiny for treatment of residents. Toll from Camp Fire continues to grow. Anti-vaxxers seek refuge in Idaho.