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Will California’s Central Valley have a ‘red wave’ in November election? What analysts say

Republican congressional candidates did better than expected last month in California’s Central Valley, the purple, 450-mile stretch down the middle of a deep blue state.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Idyllic lake resort now nightmarish town filled with toxic air and deadly dust

The region along the west coast of the USA was once a thriving tourist spot but now the people living there have to endure 'repugnant' odours and stock up on inhalers

Daily Mirror

A wildfire threatens giant sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park

More than 500 mature sequoias were threatened but there were no reports of severe damage to any named trees, such as the 3,000-year-old Grizzly Giant.

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Grove of giant sequoias threatened by California wildfire

An out-of-control wildfire is threatening a grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park and it's prompted evacuations orders for hundreds of people

The Independent UK

California Works To Standardize Cannabis Testing

The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has proposed standards for statewide lab testing methods and is accepting public comments through August 2, 2022. Also, a public hearing is scheduled for August 1 for those who want to testify in person.

Benzinga

Parole denied for Manson follower for slayings in 1969

A California panel has denied parole for a follower of cult leader Charles Manson convicted of slayings more than a half-century ago

The Independent UK

Californians miss water conservation targets again as drought worsens

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Despite California’s worsening drought, and Gov. Gavin Newsom warning six weeks ago that major water agencies need to do more to cut water use or face mandatory statewide restrictions, Californians are still missing conservation targets by a large margin, new numbers released Friday show.

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Attacks on DeSantis go national as 2024 presidential talk grows

ORLANDO, Fla. — A semi-secret fundraising trip to Utah and an ad from The Lincoln Project are just the latest developments suggesting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to seek the GOP nomination for president in 2024, even if former President Donald Trump runs again.

Orlando Sentinel

Meet the nominees for All-USA Today HSSA Softball Player of the Year

These 24 standouts will be honored as nominees for national Softball Player of the Year.

USA Today Sports Media Group

China Kinda Sus: Indictment for "Transnational Repression Scheme to Silence Critics" of China in U.S.

Defendants include a DHS employee and a retired DHS law enforcement agent.

Reason

Wildfire nears famous site in California’s Yosemite National Park

Officials say none of Yosemite’s famous giant sequoias has been damaged by the blaze, but part of the park was closed.

Al Jazeera

Q&A: Will California's inflation relief plan make inflation worse?

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced in late June a $17 billion inflation relief package that would send money to millions of Californians.

Tribune News Service

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

With a recent Supreme Court decision on Louisiana’s congressional maps, the redistricting process is now complete for 2022. Taking a look back:

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Cardinals' Albert Pujols named to All-Star Game as legacy selection in final season

ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols will return to southern California as an All-Star, but this time in a Cardinals uniform.

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California Police Can No Longer Arrest Suspected Sex Workers Who Stand Around in Public

The law is an important step, but ending police harassment of sex workers requires decriminalizing the trade entirely.

Ballotpedia

Phil Ting raises more than any other Democrat in the California State Assembly

California Democratic candidates and officeholders have raised $141 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among California State Assembly candidates and officeholders, Phil Ting has raised more than any other Democrat.

Los Angeles Times

California State Bar files disciplinary charges against its former director

LOS ANGELES — In the wake of its mishandling of decades of complaints against attorney Tom Girardi and revelations about weak policing of California lawyers, the State Bar made a surprisingly aggressive move this week: filing formal disciplinary charges against the agency’s own former executive director.

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Study Says Demand For EVs, Hybrids Is Higher Than Average In Rural US

Mississippi is the state with the largest increase in electric and electrified vehicle sales, followed by Hawaii.

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A California initiative to raise the minimum wage to $18 qualifies for the 2024 ballot

On July 7, the California Secretary of State announced that an initiative to increase the state’s minimum wage from $15 to $18 by 2026 for all employers had qualified for the 2024 ballot after missing the deadline to make the ballot in 2022.

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This futuristic knitwear company commits to hiring formerly incarcerated women

FutureStitch’s first American factory is opening in California.

Ballotpedia

2022 will feature the most abortion-related ballot measures on record; next states to watch for abortion measures are Michigan and Colorado

There will be at least five abortion-related ballot measures in 2022, including the first two ballot measures to provide explicit state constitutional rights related to abortion. On June 27, the California State Legislature passed a constitutional amendment, bringing the total to five – the most on record for a single…

Ballotpedia

Union Station: California’s Workers Tax Fairness Credit would be the first tax credit for union dues in the U.S.

A California bill related to the state’s 2022-2023 budget includes a proposed tax credit for union dues. Once implemented, the tax credit would be the first of its kind in the U.S. Union dues are currently tax-deductible in California and some other states. (A tax deduction lowers a person’s taxable…

Benzinga

Why Higher Prices Aren't Always A Bad Thing: This Analyst Explains The Canadian Cannabis Flower Market

Cannabis flower prices seem to be inversely proportional to their sales, at least according to data provided by Seattle-based Headset which tracks six recreational cannabis markets, including California, Colorado, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon and Washington state.

The Independent UK

Wildfire rages near Yosemite grove of giant sequoia trees

A portion of Yosemite National Park has been closed as a wildfire rages near a grove of California’s famous giant sequoia trees

The Guardian - US

California wildfire forces partial closure of Yosemite national park

Washburn fire is burning near southern portion of the park, Mariposa Grove, home to over 500 mature giant sequoias

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