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A teacher, wearing a fluffy light brown sweater abd green pants, raises their hand and holds a book while they sit on the ground surrounded by young children with their hands raised.
Food items at the Basic Needs Program site at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg on May 4, 2023. Photo by Loren Elliott for CalMatters
A photo of a stone memorial with the words "Victims of Drunk Drivers Memorial" on it next to the photos of various people.
California Governor Gavin Newsom stands and speaks at a podium with his arms spread out during a press conference. He is dressed in a suit and tie, standing in front of a blue curtain with a partially visible California state flag and an American flag in the background.
Cars drive down a two-way road pass a row of shops and businesses in a rural community overlooking mountains. A sign that reads "Lakeside" hangs above the busy street.
The UCLA campus in Los Angeles on Feb. 18, 2022. Photo by Raquel Natalicchio for CalMatters
A crowd of protesters march near a row of federal agents that stand in a line in front of the entrance of a bridge.
A stack of blue and yellow campaign posters reading “Vote Yes on Prop 50, November 4th” rests on a white folding chair at an event. The posters are surrounded by other political signs, including one criticizing Rep. Valadao, in a crowded booth-like setting.

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