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   <news:title>Los incendios forestales se propagan por las carreteras. La administración Trump quiere construir más en áreas protegidas</news:title>
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   <news:title>Five California propositions ask the same question: Who should pay billions in taxes?</news:title>
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   <news:title>Inside California Forever’s high-pressure push to fast-track a shipyard</news:title>
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   <news:title>San Diego County&amp;#039;s pursuit of ethics reforms may also help consolidate Democratic control</news:title>
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