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All candidates for Alameda County, California, District Attorney complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Alameda County, California District Attorney— Pamela Price and Terry Wiley— completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Family stunned as brazen bear takes dip in garden pool to cool off in sweltering heat

Shocked Steve Bray, from Monrovia, California, uploaded the footage to Facebook after catching the cheeky bear on his security camera, and he wasn't grizzly about the surprise swimmer

Daily Mirror

Heat wave in West smashes records, threatens California's electricity grid

This is the worst September heat wave on record across the West, with California as the epicenter.

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Congress mulls data privacy bill that would void California's tougher protections

WASHINGTON — A key congressional committee is pushing a federal bill to bolster protections for consumers' online data privacy, but California lawmakers have launched an aggressive bid to amend or block the legislation because it would unravel the state's own tougher protections.

Los Angeles Times

Facing 'dead pool' risk, California braces for painful water cuts from Colorado River

LOS ANGELES — California water districts are under growing pressure to shoulder substantial water cutbacks as the federal government pushes for urgent solutions to prevent the Colorado River's badly depleted reservoirs from reaching dangerously low levels.

Los Angeles Times

California battles wildfires and faces blackouts during a brutal heat wave

Triple-digit temperatures are expected as energy officials warn the electrical load on Tuesday could reach the state's highest demand ever. Four deaths were reported as multiple wildfires burned.

WEKU

The Dormant Commerce Clause and Geolocation: Introduction

[Jack Goldsmith and I will have this article out in the Texas Law Review early next year, and I'm serializing it here. There is still plenty of time for editing, so we'd love to hear any recommendations you folks might have; in the meantime, you can read the entire PDF…

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California takes action to cut more plastics waste, including grocery produce bags

LOS ANGELES — Two months after state lawmakers passed sweeping legislation designed to reduce plastic waste, they've ponied up and passed more than a half-dozen new bills that will further reduce and clean up California's waste stream.

Los Angeles Times

Most expensive ballot measures ever headline California’s November 2022 elections

Welcome to the Tuesday, September 6, Brew.

Ballotpedia

George Skelton: Newsom enjoys his most successful legislative session yet with wins on climate, Diablo Canyon

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Despite lots of private grousing about him, Gov. Gavin Newsom emerged a big winner at the end of the California Legislature's two-year session.

Los Angeles Times

California wildfire kills at least 2 people and forces evacuations during record heat wave

The Fairview Fire grew to 2,000 acres within hours of igniting.

Axios

Structures burning as fast-moving fire near Los Angeles explodes in size

A rapidly moving brush fire burning just east of Hemet, California, has spread to 500 acres Monday afternoon, prompting evacuations, the Riverside County Fire Department said.

Los Angeles Times

California could see blackouts as heat wave taxes the power grid

If Californians don't mind their energy use over the next several days, officials warn, they could force power outages during a punishing heat wave that's hitting Western states.

WEKU

3rd fire near Weed in Northern California forcing new evacuations

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A third fire erupted near the Northern California city of Weed Monday, forcing authorities to order evacuations near the Weed Golf Club.

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The Independent UK

Half a million fast food workers in California get ‘a seat at the table’ with landmark labor law

The state’s largest and fastest growing lower-wage workforce could see hourly wages reach $22 in 2023

The Independent UK

California facing chance of blackouts amid brutal heat wave

Authorities say California will face its highest chance of blackouts this week as a brutal heat wave continues to blanket the state with triple-digit heat

Tribune News Service

Blackouts possible as California power grid declares Stage 2 alert and heat wave worsens

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Struggling to stave off rolling blackouts Labor Day evening, managers of California’s beleaguered power grid declared an energy emergency alert Monday and warned that Californians might have to double or triple their energy conservation efforts to prevent the lights from going out.

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Blackouts possible as California power grid enters ‘the most intense phase of this heat wave’

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2 women killed in Northern California wildfire

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The two victims killed in the Mill fire Friday in Northern California were both women — ages 66 and 73 — and were found inside the Weed city limits, authorities said early Monday.

Tribune News Service

New California law to let labor council set pay, working conditions for fast-food restaurants

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Labor Day signed a new law that would create a first-in-the-nation labor council to set wages and working standards for fast-food workers.

Tribune News Service

Blackouts possible as California power grid declares emergency as usage, conservation climb

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Staring at the possibility of Labor Day blackouts, managers of California’s power grid issued an extended Flex Alert for Monday afternoon and evening but warned that voluntary conservation might not be enough to keep the lights on.

The Independent UK

California governor signs landmark law for fast food workers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a landmark measure giving more than a half-million fast food workers more power and protections

InsideEVs

FLX Bike Drops Teaser For Upcoming Weapon X Electric Mountain Bike

San Diego California-based electric bike maker FLX Bike has released a teaser surrounding its upcoming electric mountain bike dubbed Weapon X.

Axios

Historic heat wave intensifies in the West as grid worries mount in California

This is a historic September heat wave in California and other western states.

Daily Mirror

When is Austin McBroom vs AnEsonGib fight? UK time, undercard and stream

The long-awaited YouTube boxing match between American star McBroom and Britain's Gib appears to finally be set to take place this weekend in California under full professional rules

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