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Senate to focus on power shutdowns, as fire weather returns

Senate to scrutinize power shutdowns. Lack of emergency-evacuation system hinders fire victims. State to shun some carmakers.

By Dan Morain • November 18, 2019

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How does California ever survive?

California "liberals" become Wall Street Journal punching bag. Corporate board gender law to be challenged in court. Goats can save your home from fire.

By Dan Morain • November 14, 2019

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What cities are in fiscal distress, a nonprofit faces allegations of gang infiltration, and black market vapes

Dashboard lists cities in fiscal distress. Report says Salinas nonprofit has been infiltrated by a gang. Toy district turns into black market for vaping.

By Dan Morain • October 25, 2019

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Feds’ water proposal faces an obstacle named Trump, state’s new anti-vaping ads

Fed proposal aims to increase water deliveries to Central Valley. State debuts anti-vaping ads. Lawsuit targets U.S. Postal Service over knock-off cigarettes.

By Dan Morain • October 23, 2019

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Elbows fly in the Capitol over Steve Ballmer’s plan for a Clippers arena in Inglewood

Air Resources Board weighs in on Inglewood arena plan. Cause of vaping-related lung disease remains a mystery. Labor secretary hunts for jobs of future.

By Dan Morain • October 17, 2019

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Gavin Newsom takes aim at PG&E, while the GOP barks at Newsom over road money

Newsom, CPUC take aim at PG&E. GOP accuses Newsom of bait and switch on gas tax spending. Governor vetoes beverage industry recycling bill.

By Dan Morain and Ben Christopher • October 15, 2019

Newsletters

L.A.’s homeless population, voters to decide big school bond, and preventing HIV

Mental illness, substance abuse common among L.A. homeless. Voters to decide big school bond. Income inequality grows in California.

By Dan Morain and Ricardo Cano • October 8, 2019

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A look at who’s homeless and why, family-planning funding in the time of Trump, and Tom Steyer takes his shot

Homelessness hits African-Americans hard. Christian group receives federal funds to preach abstinence. Tom Steyer takes shot at White House.

By Dan Morain • October 7, 2019

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California gets a net neutrality win, but fight is far from over

California gets a net neutrality win. State has little to show for Hollywood investment, according to study. Funeral pricing remains a mystery.

By Dan Morain • October 2, 2019

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Public health and cannabis vapes, police use of force and mental illness, and parents seeking a better life get a break

Hospitalizations tied to cannabis vaping. California to offer child care help for parent-students. Will new use-of-force law protect mentally ill?

By Dan Morain • September 30, 2019