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A person, wearing a black bomber jacket with the a CalFire patch on the left sleeve, looks forward during a press conference. A large white aircraft can be seen in the background.
A crowded room of seated attendees listens during a legislative hearing. Several people wear yellow shirts and hats, and many hold signs supporting AB 1157, with messages like “Pass AB 1157, Prevent Homelessness.” The mood is serious, and the group appears engaged in the proceedings.
Farmworkers work at the Heringer Estates Family Vineyards and Winery in Clarksburg on March 24, 2020. AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli
A black gas container with a measuring instrument at the top sits outside a commercial building with a garage door opening.
An overhead view of a child wearing a blue shirt and light blue jeans as they stand in the middle of their bedroom surrounded by toys. The child holds a microphone toy with their hands.
An interior view of the California state assembly chamber with ornate architecture, chandeliers and gold accents. The rooms is filled with wooden desks for lawmakers. The backs of two people wearing suits can be seen in the foreground.
A man with a short white beard and a red baseball cap holds up a sign that says “Justice For” at the top, which can be seen in the photo. In the background, there is a small glimpse of the Fresno skyline, with several buildings visible but out of focus.
The Social Security Administration office logo is on a glass near an open sliding glass door. The logo is covered by a reflection of the area on a sunny day.
Vapor is released into the sky at a refinery in Wilmington on March 24, 2012. Photo by Bret Hartman, Reuters
Lawmakers sit a row of green chairs, in front of an American and California state flag during a hearing. A lawmaker in the middle is wearing a pink jacket, while lawmaker to her left is wearing a green one, and the lawmaker to her right is wearing a bright orange jacket.

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