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Biden, California lawmakers going to war against ‘junk fees’ on hotels, concert tickets and airlines

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Think of “junk fees” this way, says Susan Rice:

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Gov. Newsom wanted California to cut ties with Walgreens. Then federal law got in the way

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom declared last month that California was “done” doing business with Walgreens after the pharmacy chain said it would not distribute an abortion pill in 21 states where Republicans threatened legal action. Since then, KHN has learned that the Democratic governor must compromise on his…

Tribune News Service

Epic California rains expected to take one more bite: Masses of mosquitoes

LOS ANGELES — After a parade of storms battered the state, Californians are enjoying an extended stretch of sunshine and warmer temperatures.

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California Climate Groups Feel Burned After Backing Big Oil Windfall Bill

Gov. Newsom reneged on pledge to wind down fossil fuel refineries.

Capital & Main

Woman bullied for 'looking like squirrel' has $200,000 op to replace jaw with STOMACH fat

Izzy Sehon, 22, from California, US, visited countless orthodontists after her mum noticed her jaw looked 'different' and finally, in February, she underwent a 12-and-a-half hour operation

Daily Mirror

Dramatic photos show how storms filled California reservoirs

An unprecedented series of powerful storms has replenished most of California’s reservoirs, dumping record amounts of rain and snow and busting a severe three-year drought

The Independent UK

She reported being abused by US prison guards. Now she faces deportation

Cristal, 31, was one of many to speak up against sexual violence in federal prison, but at the end of her sentence was taken by Ice

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Rains bring California lake back from the dead: ‘We’re surrounded by water’

Tulare Lake was drained a century ago. Now locals fear flooding as agencies rush in sandbags and rebuild levees

The Guardian - US

5 Southern California artists making their Coachella debut this year

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers made her debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2022 and yes, she was wonderful both in the music she made and the excitement she displayed.

The Orange County Register

An Calif. coffee shop wanted to foster public art. Neighbors say the mural is offensive

LOS ANGELES — It started as an idea to help foster more public art, after a few new murals in the Altadena, California, community were so well-received.

Los Angeles Times

After floods in California and Pakistan comes a scale for ‘atmospheric rivers’

Clouds carrying as much water as the Mississippi have caused misery in the US. Now meteorologists can compare such events

The Guardian - UK

For Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan’s leader, a visit marks a historic first

The House speaker’s meeting with the Taiwanese leader in California is aimed at boosting U.S. support for the island nation. It has already drawn the ire of China.

Chicago Sun-Times

California governor sympathizes with New College of Florida students, takes shots at DeSantis

MIAMI — After months of protesting the takeover of their school by conservative trustees appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, students and faculty at New College of Florida found an empathetic ear from an unlikely source: California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Miami Herald

As norovirus spreads in California, how can you protect yourself? Don’t rely on hand sanitizer

LOS ANGELES — The highly contagious norovirus, sometimes referred to as the stomach flu, is on the rise in California, prompting state health officials to urge healthcare providers to step up disinfection efforts in a bid to check the spread.

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China blasts meeting between Taiwan leader and US House speaker

China's foreign ministry on Thursday condemned a meeting in California between Taiwan's leader and the U.S. House Speaker as "acts of collusion" and said it would defend its sovereignty, according to the Xinhua news agency.

Los Angeles Times

How to file your taxes and get your refund for free in 2023

Historically, April is tax time. (We will hold briefly for boos.) But there is a silver lining. Two, actually: Most people don’t need to pay for special software to file them. And if you’re fortunate enough to be a Californian, your state and federal taxes probably aren’t due until October.

The Independent UK

On DeSantis turf, Newsom decries conservative education push

Appearing on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ turf, California Gov. Gavin Newsom decried what he called a conservative attempt to reshape education in the U.S., most notably at progressive institutions like New College of Florida

The Independent UK

A tech CEO has been murdered and Elon Musk blames San Francisco’s ‘horrific’ rise in crime. Is he right?

San Francisco has struggled with street crime and inequality, but it’s safer than many cities in America, research shows. Josh Marcus reports

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Watch: Taiwanese president and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy give statement

Watch from California as the Taiwanese president and the US House Speaker deliver a statement following their meeting.

Zenger

Northwest Facing Several Rounds Of Rain, Mountain Snow

The West Coast will have an active end to the week in terms of weather, and AccuWeather forecasters say that more rain coming

France 24

US House Speaker McCarthy greets Taiwan president despite Beijing's threats

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday, becoming the most senior US figure to meet a Taiwanese leader on US soil since 1979 despite threats of retaliation from China, which claims self-ruled Taiwan as its own.

Los Angeles Times

Newsom heading to Florida to meet with students from college that DeSantis wants to take over

Adding another layer to his rivalry with GOP Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is heading to Sarasota, Florida, on Wednesday to meet with students at an embattled college campus that has become a symbol of the national culture wars.

The Independent UK

Watch the Taiwanese president meet the US House Speaker in California

Watch from California as the Taiwanese president is set to meet the US House Speaker in the first such meeting in the US.

Los Angeles Times

California population winners and losers: The fastest growing and shrinking counties

LOS ANGELES — A prison closed in Lassen County. College campuses welcomed students back in Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz counties, and thousands of new housing units were added in Yolo County.

Capital & Main

Thousands of Foster Youth Struggle to Keep a Roof Over Their Heads. Will California Help?

A state bill aims to extend foster care housing support for those who need it most.

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