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As drought saps water supply, California signs $2.6 billion ecological pact

LOS ANGELES — It's a major source of California's water supply and a vital habitat for fish, migratory birds and other species.

Los Angeles Times

Unpaid tickets, tolls and court fees prevent poor Californians from receiving tax credits

An estimated 1 million Californians will not receive their full tax refunds this year because the state will intercept the money to pay off debts such as outstanding parking tickets, tolls, court fees, tuition and child support.

Los Angeles Times

California has $600M in unclaimed can, bottle deposits

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is proposing to temporarily double California’s typical nickel refunds for bottles and cans to boost recycling

The Independent UK

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California records 1st woman to sign bill into state law

A woman has signed a bill into California state law for the first time in history

The Independent UK

Gavin Newsom mocked for complaining about ‘banned’ books – including one removed from schools in his own state

To Kill a Mockingbird was removed from school reading lists in Burbank over racist language

The Independent UK

The woman confronting the US prison-to-deportation pipeline

Domestic abuse survivor Ny Nourn lived this pipeline. Then her fight against this system became a fight for others.

Al Jazeera

California’s reparations effort moves ahead. Here’s what’s next

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s Reparations Task Force voted Tuesday to define those who are eligible for reparations as descendants of African Americans enslaved in the U.S. or of free Black people living in the country before the end of the 19th century.

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Parole blocked for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten

Leslie Van Houten, a follower of Charles Manson who was convicted of murder for stabbing Los Angeles grocer Leno LaBianca and his wife, Rosemary, to death, has been denied parole.

Tribune News Service

Slight drop in California average gas prices could signal relief in the weeks ahead, experts say

Although Californians have typically paid the steepest gas prices in the U.S., the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has some Golden State drivers shelling out more than $6 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel in recent weeks.

Tribune News Service

Who should receive reparations in California for slavery? Answers raise more questions

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Antoinette Harrell has spent nearly three decades of her life verifying cases of slavery in the South before and after emancipation.

Los Angeles Times

California governor reverses parole board decision to release Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten

Gov Gavin Newsom said Van Houten ‘currently poses an unreasonable danger to society if released from prison at this time’

The Independent UK

Mark Z. Barabak: Stop hounding Dianne Feinstein and let her finish her time in the Senate

When Dianne Feinstein showed up last week for the mud-heaving spectacle that served as the Senate’s vetting of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, several notable things did not happen.

Los Angeles Times

California Gov. Gavin Newsom broadens drought order — but again stops short of mandatory urban water cutbacks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom, acknowledging the severity of the drought, ordered California cities and other local water agencies Monday to reduce their water usage and tighten their conservation rules.

Tribune News Service

1st Latina justice takes seat on California Supreme Court

The first Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court has been sworn in as officials praised the historic elevation of appellate judge Patricia Guerrero to the state’s highest court

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Los Angeles Times

All Los Angeles first-graders now have a college savings account. Will families use them?

A new program is providing all first-graders enrolled in the Los Angeles Unified School District — an estimated 31,000 students — with a free college savings account.

The Independent UK

US seeks new lithium sources as demand for batteries grows

The United States will need far more lithium to achieve its clean energy goals, and the industry that mines the chemical element is poised to grow

Los Angeles Times

California sends millions of COVID-19 tests to schools for the return from spring break

LOS ANGELES — In an effort to prepare school districts across the state to test students for COVID-19 when they return from spring break, Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has begun sending out COVID-19 testing kits to schools.

Los Angeles Times

California makes history with first openly transgender judge appointed to bench

LOS ANGELES — One of California's eight newest judges is the first openly transgender person to be appointed to the bench in the Golden State, officials said.

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COVID Revealed America To Be a Nation of Rulers, Not of Laws

Life is returning to "normal" after two years, but that normal includes even fewer limits on executive powers.

Los Angeles Times

Anita Chabria: Christian nationalists are behind LGBTQ+ laws. California isn't immune

LOS ANGELES -- When more than 100 Walt Disney Co. workers walked out of their Burbank offices to protest the companies lackluster opposition to Florida's unforgivable "don't say gay," law this week, it seemed like a heartening example of California rising to its reputation as a beacon of inclusivity and…

The Independent UK

California groundbreaking set for largest wildlife crossing

Groundbreaking is set in California for next month on what's billed as the world’s largest wildlife crossing

The Guardian - US

California may give residents $400 rebate to offset record fuel prices

The governor has proposed giving drivers in the state $400 debit cards and giving transit agencies $750m to cover bus or train fares

Tribune News Service

Should rich Californians get gas price, inflation relief? Newsom, Democrats weigh options

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California leaders all agree that residents need some kind of relief from inflation and soaring gasoline prices — but who should qualify? Drivers? Those in lower income brackets? All taxpayers?

Tribune News Service

Abortion access in California: What to know about the system, costs and resources

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It's been more than six months since Texas enacted a near-ban on abortions, and California is catching a glimpse of how such decisions, state by state, can affect its role in providing the service to people living outside the state.

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: No, the richest Californians don’t need a gas or grocery rebate

It’s a near certainty that California will dole out some kind of financial relief for residents dealing with soaring prices for gas, groceries and other living expenses. From Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom to Democratic and Republican legislative leaders, there’s almost universal agreement that the state should use some of its…

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