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Two Children Diagnosed with Monkeypox in US, Officials Say

Two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the US, health officials said Friday. One is a toddler in California and the other an infant who is not a US resident but was tested while in Washington, DC, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The children were…

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California governor calls for no new gas plants in climate fight

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced steps Friday to speed up the clean-energy transition and fight climate change, including an end to building gas-burning power plants, even as the move away from fossil fuels has threatened his state with blackouts and forced him to reconsider nuclear power.

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First child monkeypox cases in US are reported, including a toddler in California

Public health officials announced Friday the first cases of monkeypox in children in the United States, including one toddler living in California and an infant living in another state.

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Oak fire in Mariposa County explodes to 1,300 acres amid hot, dry, windy conditions

A brush fire in Mariposa County, California, quickly exploded in size to 1,300 acres Friday afternoon, prompting authorities to expand evacuation zones.

Los Angeles Times

California governor signs gun control law that mimics controversial Texas anti-abortion ‘bounty’ law

Civil rights groups have criticised bill

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Gavin Newsom vs. Florida continues, this time over unemployment rates

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Republicans launched the latest round of California vs. Florida Friday, warning Gov. Gavin Newsom that comparing his state’s economy to Florida’s — and, by extension, his leadership to that of Gov. Ron DeSantis — is a “comparison Newsom is likely going to regret.”

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Small plane crashes into Pacific during California lifeguard competition

The banner plane came down 30 yards from the sand at Huntington Beach

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Two children in U.S. diagnosed with monkeypox, officials say

Health officials say two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the U.S. They are a toddler in California and an infant who is not a U.S. resident

The Independent UK

California’s LGBTQ community feeling ignored, angry, confused as monkeypox cases rise

LOS ANGELES — Antonio Palacios recovered from COVID-19 in early June just in time for back-to-back weekends at Southern California’s largest Pride celebrations — in West Hollywood and Los Angeles — where he immersed himself in a community that, at times, felt too distant the last two years.

Los Angeles Times

Newsom signs gun law modeled after Texas abortion ban, setting up Supreme Court fight

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a controversial gun control bill modeled after Texas’ vigilante abortion law on Friday, teeing up a legal battle with a U.S. Supreme Court friendly to Second Amendment groups and firearm owners.

Los Angeles Times

Truckers are holding the Oakland port captive. Can Newsom end the standoff?

The Port of Oakland has been brought to a grinding halt this week as hundreds of protesting truckers hold a key commerce hub captive. The action — following a similar one at Southern California ports last week — has dealt another blow to supply chains already reeling from pandemic delays.

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California OKs 'baby bonds' to help combat child poverty

California has approved trust funds for some children from low-income families who lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19

The Independent UK

Newsom to sign gun law modeled after Texas abortion ban, setting up Supreme Court fight

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign a controversial gun control bill modeled after Texas' vigilante abortion law on Friday, teeing up a legal battle with a U.S. Supreme Court friendly to 2nd Amendment groups and firearm owners.

Los Angeles Times

New California gun control law mimics Texas abortion measure

California is punching back against two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions as Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a gun control law patterned after a Texas anti-abortion law

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California’s Trees Are Dying, And Might Not Be Coming Back

According to new research published in AGU Advances, scientists have quantified California’s loss of tree cover and how it evolved, showing in unprecedented detail the loss of trees over the span of 37 years.

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Devin Nunes drops California lawsuit against man he claims was ‘Twitter cow’s’ spouse

WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Devin Nunes has dropped his lawsuit against a constituent whom he said inspired a cyber-stalking campaign against him and was married to the so-called Twitter cow that teases him online.

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Peele Skewers Modern Obsessions with 'Nope' Film, Theme Park Attraction

"Nope," Jordan Peele's latest withering horror-satire about our modern obsession with attention and spectacle, lands in movie theaters -- and at a fittingly Instagram-friendly Los Angeles theme park attraction -- this Friday. The Oscar-winning writer-director -- who is widely credited with elevating and revitalizing the horror genre with "Get Out"…

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How ready is California to help if Congress kills Obamacare subsidies?

The state of California is ready with $304 million to help lower- and middle-income consumers pay for health insurance if federal subsidies end. But the fund will cover only a fraction of what would be lost.

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Anita Chabria: Why are we botching the monkeypox response? Blame homophobia

California state Sen. Scott Wiener, who represents San Francisco, was at a birthday gathering of mostly gay men recently when the conversation turned to monkeypox.

Los Angeles Times

Nurse-midwives want to provide abortions. They're struggling to get trained

LOS ANGELES — When Ariela Schnyer was choosing where to get trained as a nurse-midwife, California stood out for an important reason: The state would allow clinicians like her to provide abortions.

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‘A better life.’ How a Facebook community helps thousands fleeing California for other states

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Hundreds of thousands of residents have fled California for other states during the pandemic and it seems as though most of them have found a virtual home on one of Terry Gilliam’s Facebook pages. His groups – Leaving California and Life After California – have a combined…

Los Angeles Times

Tearing out her lawn was like therapy after a year of illness and grief

LOS ANGELES -- Even here, in the scorching summer heat of Altadena, California, Seriina Covarrubias' front yard feels cool and inviting under the dappled shade of a magnificent elm tree.

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Bryce Miller: Complicated case of horse racing trainer Peter Miller returns to Del Mar

DEL MAR, Calif. — Walking outside of his barn at Del Mar racetrack, one of the most successful and controversial horse racing trainers in Southern California turned to an owner ambling alongside.

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: How the University of California betrays its doctors, students and patients on abortion

One year ago, the University of California Board of Regents voted to approve an uncompromising policy governing the terms of partnerships between UC's medical schools and Catholic hospital systems.

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California is clawing back some COVID-19 rent relief it gave to tenants and landlords

California is demanding that thousands of tenants and landlords who were approved for emergency rental assistance during the pandemic return the money — often months after it has been spent — sometimes for vague or unspecified reasons.

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