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2 bodies found inside vehicle in path of big California fire

Authorities say two bodies have been found inside a burned vehicle in the path of a raging California wildfire that is one of several major blazes burning across the U.S. West amid hot, dry, gusty conditions

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

As Western flames spread, California sees its largest 2022 fire

Crews battling the largest wildfire so far this year in California braced for thunderstorms and hot, windy conditions that created the potential for additional fire growth Sunday.

WEKU · Aug 1, 2022

Thousands ordered to evacuate as California’s largest 2022 fire destroys homes

Firefighters in northern California were battling Monday to gain control over the state's largest wildfire this year, which has claimed at least two lives after exploding in size over the weekend and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.

France 24 · Aug 1, 2022

Editorial: Congress failed the nation on family policy. Will California show the way?

If he wanted to, California Gov. Gavin Newsom could run for reelection this year boasting that he enacted a suite of family-friendly policies that President Joe Biden has been unable to muster from Congress. It could also be a good campaign message if his speculated flirtation with running for the…

Los Angeles Times · Jul 29, 2022

Editorial: The false promise of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE courts

It’s only natural to scour Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed CARE Courts plan for enough redeeming features to make it worthwhile. Californians are desperate for solutions to help people struggling with debilitating mental illness because the state has failed utterly to provide sufficient mental health care. Cities have tried criminalizing the…

Los Angeles Times · Jul 28, 2022

After decades of failure, California dusts off controversial Delta tunnel water project

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Here we go again.

Tribune News Service · Jul 27, 2022

Trucker blockade ends at Oakland Port, protesters see no movement on labor law

Fruit, nuts and wine are again flowing through the Port of Oakland after truckers quietly ended a multi-day blockade over the weekend amid a crackdown on protesters by port authorities.

Tribune News Service · Jul 25, 2022

Plummeting stocks and a Moscow shopping mall. CalPERS is stuck with its Russia investments

California lawmakers turned to the state’s two giant pension systems to punish Russia when the country invaded Ukraine in February, urging the funds to sell off Russian holdings.

Tribune News Service · Jul 25, 2022

Commentary: Is California’s new gun law, modeled after the Texas abortion law, constitutional?

The debate over California’s controversial new gun law, signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, seems to confuse two important questions: How can the law be challenged in court and, once challenged, is it constitutional?

Los Angeles Times · Jul 25, 2022

Brickbat: From Maine to Mexico, But Not California

Last year, the Petaluma, California, city council banned the construction of new gas stations. Four other California cities have followed suit, and Los Angeles City Council member Paul Koretz wants that city to be next. He noted that Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed banning the sale of vehicles with internal…

Reason · Jul 25, 2022