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California budget deficit could delay new child care funding

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed delaying funding for 20,000 subsidized child care slots, which would help cover the state's $22.5 billion budget deficit this year

The Independent UK

Feds say Silicon Valley Bank clients will get funds as another troubled bank is shuttered

The Treasury, FDIC and Federal Reserve said clients of Silicon Valley Bank would be protected as the agencies sought to find a buyer and stop further bank runs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Another ‘atmospheric river’ threatens to hit California as state reels from storms

Storm expected to hit Monday after weekend of destruction and flooding left thousands without power and two people dead

The Guardian - US

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US guarantees all deposits after Silicon Valley Bank collapse, as Biden promises action

Announcement comes as Signature Bank was closed on Sunday by regulators – the second to fail in a week

The Guardian - US

As atmospheric river exits, another awaits to hit California

Wet, miserable weather is continuing across huge swaths of California as an atmospheric river that caused major flooding flowed eastward

The Independent UK

Yellen says no federal bailout for Silicon Valley Bank

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the federal government won't bail out Silicon Valley Bank, but is working to help depositors who are concerned about their money

The Independent UK

‘Hard to ignore Julie Su’: Biden’s labor secretary pick fights for confirmation

Supporters fear Su, the deputy labor secretary, might have a hard time getting the needed Senate votes as some business groups oppose her nomination

The Guardian - US

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Flush with rain, California plans to replenish drought-depleted groundwater with floodwaters

LOS ANGELES — With torrential rains drenching California, state water regulators have endorsed a plan to divert floodwaters from the San Joaquin River to replenish groundwater that has been depleted by heavy agricultural pumping during three years of record drought.

Los Angeles Times

Storm breaches California river's levee, hundreds evacuate

Hundreds of people in a Northern California community were forced to flee their homes early Saturday after the Pajaro River’s levee was breached by flooding from a new atmospheric river pummeling the state

The Independent UK

Almost 10,000 residents evacuated after heavy rain and thunderstorms in California

A creek bloated by rain destroyed a portion of Main Street in Soquel, Santa Cruz County, forcing many to stay trapped in their homes while emergency services are trying to rescue them

Daily Mirror

Roads washed out, rivers flood as deadly storm pelts California and forces evacuations

FRESNO, Calif. — California’s deadly storm season turned even deadlier Friday as the first of two atmospheric river storms descended on the state, prompting widespread evacuation orders as it flooded creeks and rivers and dropped warm, heavy rain atop the state’s near-record snowpack.

Los Angeles Times

Is This the Year California's Development-Killing Environmental Review Law Sees Serious Reform?

Yet another court decision stopping a U.C. Berkeley housing project is getting California's policy makers to think bigger about reforming the infamous California Environmental Quality Act.

Reason

At least 2 dead as storm pelts California, bringing flooding and evacuations

FRESNO, Calif. — At least two people have died as the first of two atmospheric river storms descended Friday on California, prompting widespread evacuation orders as it flooded creeks and rivers and dropped warm, heavy rain atop the state’s near-record snowpack.

Los Angeles Times

Biden OKs emergency assistance for California amid evacuations, flooding risks

FRESNO, Calif. — At least one person has died as the first of two atmospheric river storms descended Friday on California, prompting widespread evacuation orders as it flooded creeks and rivers and dropped warm, heavy rain atop the state’s near-record snowpack.

Los Angeles Times

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Atmospheric rivers hit California with heavy rain and snow

California is expected to see a warmer, wetter storm through the weekend — posing a serious risk of flooding, particularly in central California.

Los Angeles Times

‘Unrivaled, unparalleled’ storm hits California; evacuations, flood fears heightened

LOS ANGELES — The first of two atmospheric river storms descended Friday on California, prompting widespread evacuation orders as it flooded creeks and rivers and dropped warm, heavy rains atop the state’s near-record snowpack.

Salon

Walgreens hit with abortion backlash

The hashtag #boycottwalgreens has been growing on Twitter and TikTok

Capital & Main

In the Middle of a Mental Health Crisis Among Youth, Words Matter

To deal with huge health care disparities, some Californians focus first on a single concept: equity.

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Axios

Storm-hit California faces fresh flooding as atmospheric river brings heavy rain, snow

President Biden on Friday ordered Federal assistance to supplement local response efforts due to the emergency conditions.

Tribune News Service

Reparations task force explores proposed funding boost for California’s K-12 Black students

California’s Reparations Task Force Committee is exploring a proposal to increase funding for Black students in public schools, a significant new conduit for reparations.

Los Angeles Times

California sues Huntington Beach over ban on housing projects

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that the state filed a lawsuit against Huntington Beach, alleging that the city’s ban on approving applications for certain types of housing projects is a violation of California law.

The Independent UK

California sues Huntington Beach over affordable housing

California is suing the city of Huntington Beach for not following state housing laws

Al Jazeera

California braces for more flooding as another winter storm nears

Governor Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency in several counties as US state prepares for heavy rainfall.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Russian missile barrage knocks out power in Ukraine

Latest attack reported to include use of hypersonic missiles, of which Moscow is only believed to have a few dozen. Plus, the 10 worst places to live in the US for air pollution

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Walgreens is despicable for bowing to pressure not to sell abortion pills in some states

When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced earlier this year that it would allow drugstore chains to sell mifepristone, the highly regulated first drug taken in a two-drug regimen for medication abortion, Walgreens and other pharmacy chains eagerly stepped up and said they would go through the required certification…

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