Drought Map Shows Status of California Water Crisis as Newsom Adjusts Rules

The Orange County Register

ocregister.com/2023/03/24/california-ends-some-water-limits-after-storms-ease-drought

Mar 25 23

California ends some water limits after storms ease drought: California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he will stop asking people to voluntarily cut their water use by ...

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Bloomberg

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-24/california-ends-some-water-restrictions-after-rains-ease-drought

Mar 24 23

California Ends Some Water-Use Restrictions After Rains Ease Drought: California Governor Gavin Newsom lifted many of the water-use restrictions he imposed ...

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The Mercury News

mercurynews.com/2023/03/24/newsom-relaxes-california-drought-rules

Mar 24 23

Newsom relaxes California drought rules: State Water Project also will increase water deliveries due to brimming reservoirs

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The Sacramento Bee

sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article273526090.html

Mar 24 23

Gavin Newsom lifts California drought restrictions as officials boost water allocations

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San Francisco Chronicle

sfchronicle.com/climate/article/newsom-california-drought-measures-lift-17857058.php

Mar 24 23

Gavin Newsom rolls back California drought rules, water supplies soar: Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the State Water Project will provide far more water to ...

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Los Angeles Times

latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-24/newsom-rolls-back-california-drought-restrictions

Mar 24 23

Newsom rolls back California drought restrictions after storms: Newsom's decision to rescind some of the most severe restrictions comes after drenching storms ...

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The Press Democrat

pressdemocrat.com/article/news/california-ends-some-water-limits-after-storms-ease-drought/

Mar 24 23

California ends some water limits after storms ease drought: Gov. Newsom ended some of the state's water restrictions on Friday because a winter of ...

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The Sacramento Bee

sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287815015.html

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Gavin Newsom pushes homeless funding accountability, wants more low income housing in cities

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Apr 17

Who are the celebrities watching the Kings-Warriors fight for the playoffs?: The Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors play-in game included two former ...

sacbee.com/sports/article287749145.html

Quick Glance: Kings-Warriors: Coach Kerr Endorses NBA Play-In

Coach Steve Kerr supports the NBA play-in tournament for adding excitement to the season.

The play-in format provided a lifeline for the Kings and Warriors, who wouldn't have made the playoffs in the old system.

The Kings face challenges due to injuries to key players, while Coach Brown praises the Warriors' core players.

Brown highlights the impact of Chris Paul and his greatness in the NBA.

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California group pushing Prop. 47 changes says it has 900,000 signatures to qualify for ballot

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Apr 17

Drought causes power cuts in Ecuador: Ecuador gets much of its power from hydroelectrical plants, but a lack of rain is creating shortages.

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Apr 12

Bogota begins water rationing amid severe drought: The reservoir that provides around 70% of water in Colombia's capital is at less than 17% capacity.

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California may cut many new programs due to massive budget gap: Facing tough financial choices to close a budget shortfall, Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing cuts ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-18/public-defenders-foster-kids-immigrants-newsom-backtracks-on-new-programs-amid-california-deficit

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Apr 10

Water tank installation programme changing lives in the Far North: The iwi-led drought relief programme is also training workers along the way.

rnz.co.nz/news/national/513961/water-tank-installation-programme-changing-lives-in-the-far-north

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Apr 11

Newsom requests federal disaster funds as chinook salmon season faces likely closure

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4588775-california-newsom-federal-disaster-fund-request-chinook-salmon-season-likely-closure/

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Apr 11

Return to office: State workers ordered back this summer — read Gov. Gavin Newsom’s memo

sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article287572930.html

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Gizmodo Apr 12

Google Blocks California Websites in Fight Over Paying for News: Google has tried similar tactics in Australia, India, and Canada.

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Apr 05

Gavin Newsom's restaurant offering job at $ 16 per hour despite new state law of $ 20 per hour for fast food workers

nypost.com/2024/04/04/us-news/gavin-newsoms-restaurant-offering-job-at-16-hr-despite-new-state-law-of-20-hr-for-fast-food-workers/

Quick Glance: Debate Over Gavin Newsom's Restaurant Compensation

A restaurant involving the California governor has posted a job listing for $16 an hour despite a new state law requiring fast-food establishments to pay $20 an hour.

PlumpJack Cafe in Olympic Valley, part of a group of restaurants established by a company founded by Newsom, is seeking a part-time busser to ensure guest satisfaction during dining.

Despite the $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers, an employee at McDonald's would earn more than at this high-end restaurant and bar.

Critics view the wage discrepancy between workers at an upscale restaurant and a fast-food joint selling inexpensive burgers as hypocritical.

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Apr 10

How effective are California's homelessness programs? Audit finds state hasn't been keeping track

apnews.com/article/california-homeless-audit-spending-8c8c8ce6cd9fc6840e180a99fccff588

Quick Glance: California's Lack of Oversight on Billions for Homelessness Programs: State Audit

A new state audit report criticizes California for failing to track the effectiveness of its billion-dollar spending on homelessness programs.

California is faulted for not taking enough measures to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of its homelessness programs.

The audit revealed that two programs, including the Homekey program by the Department of Housing and Community Development and the CalWORKs Housing Support Program by the California Department of Social Services, appear cost-effective.

The audit calls for improved data collection and public reporting of the costs and outcomes of homelessness programs in California.

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Apr 12

Firebrand sheriff and Fox News favorite weighing run for California governor: Republican Chad Bianco has come out hard for overhauling a California ballot ...

politico.com/news/2024/04/11/bianco-california-governor-00151890

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Apr 10

Newsom orders state workers back into the office: State workers will need to be in the office two days a week, according to an administration memo issued ...

politico.com/news/2024/04/10/governor-newsom-orders-state-workers-return-to-office-00151625

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Apr 01

$20 per hour minimum wage starting for California fast food workers Monday: Beginning Monday, most fast food workers in California will be paid at least $20 per ...

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4567271-20-per-hour-minimum-wage-starting-for-california-fast-food-workers-monday/

Quick Glance: California: New Minimum Wage Impact on Fast Food Industry

Most fast food workers in California will earn at least $20 per hour starting Monday, providing more financial stability to the profession and potentially raising prices in the high-cost state.

The law was supported by the fast food franchise owners' trade association. However, many owners have expressed concerns about the law's impact on their businesses amid California's economic slowdown.

California has doubled its minimum wage to $16 per hour over the last decade, with data showing increased wages and sustained employment levels.

The law represents a negotiated compromise between the fast food industry and labor unions, applying to restaurants with limited table service and part of a national chain with at least 60 establishments.

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Apr 17

Proposed budget would deny help to many autistic Californians: To ease the state deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to trim funding for some agencies ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-17/california-budget-cuts-would-harm-autistic-young-adults

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PBS

pbs.org/newshour/politics/california-democrats-agree-on-plan-to-reduce-budget-deficit-by-17-3-billion

Apr 05

California Democrats agree on plan to reduce budget deficit by $17.3 billion: The agreement announced Thursday includes a $3.6 billion cut in primarily one-time ...

Quick Glance: Newsom, Lawmakers Unveil Initial $17 Billion California Budget Cuts

Democratic lawmakers and Governor Gavin Newsom are working to reduce California's budget deficit, estimated at $37.9 billion in January.

The agreement includes delaying $1 billion in grants for transit projects, saving $762.5 million by pausing state job hiring, and pulling back $500 million from a program to help K-12 building projects.

Lawmakers agreed to withdraw $12.2 billion from state reserves to cover the shortfall when the final budget is approved.

The measures aim to deduct $29.5 billion from the deficit, serving as an initial step to shrink the budget shortfall and address the state's financial challenges.

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Gavin Newsom Has a California Parent Problem: Just under half of Californians think the quality of education in the state's K through 12 public schools has ...

newsweek.com/gavin-newsom-has-california-parent-problem-education-1891357

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Apr 06

California governor Newsom releases plan to combat record levels of antisemitism: In the five months following October 7, antisemitic incidents on California ...

jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-795661

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San Francisco Chronicle

sfchronicle.com/opinion/letterstotheeditor/article/gaza-protest-bay-area-19408429.php

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Golden Gate Bridge and I-880 demonstrators have right to protest: Dissent is part of American culture, and the inconvenience to drivers was worth it to get ...

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Apr 14

Newsom’s bread and butter politics: evading accountability in the shadows of scandal | Opinion

sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article287503565.html

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PBS

pbs.org/newshour/politics/heat-protections-for-indoor-california-workers-in-limbo-after-newsom-abandons-rules

Apr 13

Heat protections for indoor California workers in limbo after Newsom abandons rules

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Los Angeles Times

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-08/why-californians-are-fleeing-this-once-golden-state

Apr 08

Why Californians are fleeing this once-Golden State: That Gavin Newsom has been governor while constituents flee is mostly coincidental ...

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Mar 30

California governor to deploy 500 surveillance cameras to Oakland to fight crime: California Gov. Gavin Newsom says hundreds of high-tech surveillance cameras ...

apnews.com/article/surveillance-cameras-crime-california-e4bd826bd13c2f406aa33d1bb723ac4e

Quick Glance: California Governor Implements 500 Surveillance Cameras in Oakland to Combat Crime

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the installation of 480 high-tech surveillance cameras in Oakland and surrounding freeways to combat crime.

The cameras can identify and track vehicles by license plate, type, color, and even decals and bumper stickers, providing authorities with real-time alerts of suspect vehicles.

Opponents argue that the technology infringes on privacy and may lead to further police abuse, while advocates defend it as a tool to effectively combat criminal activity and hold perpetrators accountable.

Several prominent employers in Oakland have also taken measures to improve public safety as the debate over the use of surveillance technologies continues.

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Apr 08

Southern Africa faces hunger as el Nino drought kills crops: Mandisireyi Mbirinyu, 70, and her 13-year-old grandson Tinotenda sit in the blistering sun ...

reuters.com/world/africa/southern-africa-faces-hunger-el-nino-drought-kills-crops-2024-04-08/

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Apr 14

California granted federal disaster declaration for February storms: President Biden has approved California’s request for a major disaster declaration to ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-14/california-gets-disaster-declaration-for-february-storms

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Apr 03

Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa declares national disaster over drought: About 3 million people are facing hunger as the drought wipes out crops across the ...

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Apr 10

Morocco drought: Satellite images show vital Al Massira reservoir is shrinking: Satellite images reveal the impact of the long drought on one of the country's ...

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New York Post

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Apr 06

Condemned killer who kidnapped and murdered 12-year-old Polly Klaas wants his death sentence overturned — and her father is furious

nypost.com/2024/04/06/us-news/polly-klaas-killer-wants-his-death-sentence-overturned/

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BBC News Apr 10

Morocco drought: Satellite images show vital Al Massira reservoir is shrinking: Satellite images reveal the impact of the long drought on one of the country's ...

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Apr 03

GOP raps Gov. Newsom as sister’s cafe seeks $16-an-hour busser while fast-food eateries must pay $20

mercurynews.com/2024/04/03/gop-raps-newsom-as-sisters-cafe-seeks-16-an-hour-busser-while-fast-food-eateries-must-pay-20/

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PBS

pbs.org/newshour/show/extreme-drought-plunges-millions-in-southern-africa-into-hunger-crisis

Apr 15

Extreme drought plunges millions in southern Africa into hunger crisis: A devastating drought induced by El Nino has scorched crops and left millions hungry in ...

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Politico

politico.com/news/2024/04/10/jesse-powell-newsom-recall-lawsuit-00151337

Apr 10

How a crypto pioneer lost $1 million to the Gavin Newsom recall: Jesse Powell, a founder and chairman of the massive crypto exchange Kraken ...

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Apr 08

California faces an unemployment insurance disaster. Newsom has no easy way out | Opinion

sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article287314010.html

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Mar 30

Gavin Newsom grants clemency to dozens, including one Sacramento-area man convicted of murder

sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287238865.html

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Apr 06

Athletic Bilbao beat Mallorca on penalties to end 40-year trophy drought: Athletic Bilbao beat Mallorca 4-2 on penalties on Saturday to win their 24th Copa del ...

reuters.com/sports/soccer/athletic-bilbao-beat-mallorca-penalties-end-40-year-trophy-drought-2024-04-06/

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Apr 17

News publishers' alliance calls on feds to investigate Google: The tech giant said it would limit some users' access on its search engine to articles from ...

latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-04-16/news-media-alliance-google-ftc-investigation

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Apr 09

Civil rights groups fight ‘racially discriminatory’ death penalty in California Supreme Court

sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287486130.html

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Apr 12

Newsom called it a 'gimmick.' Now he’s using the trick to lower California’s massive deficit

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-11/newsom-relies-on-gimmicks-to-solve-the-budget-deficit

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NPR

npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/04/18/1243513220/orphan-crops-hunger-climate-change

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What are 'orphan crops'? And why is there a new campaign to get them adopted?: The grass pea is one: a hardy crop that can thrive in a drought ...

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Apr 03

Gov. Newsom announces updated water plan amid above-average Sierra snowpack: The official statewide reading clocked in at 110% of normal -- a harbinger of a ...

mercurynews.com/2024/04/02/newsom-announces-updated-water-plan-amid-above-average-sierra-snowpack/

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Apr 07

Not so dry for 200 years: Sunken village in Spain is exposed again: Water is becoming scarce in Catalonia. It hardly rains anymore and the reservoir around ...

n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Versunkenes-Dorf-in-Spanien-liegt-wieder-frei-article24852622.html

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Apr 09

Joe Rogan reveals when he thinks the Democratic Party will kick Biden to the curb

nypost.com/2024/04/08/us-news/joe-rogan-reveals-when-he-thinks-the-democratic-party-will-kick-biden-to-the-curb/

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Apr 02

Gavin Newsom surveys California snowpack, unveiling water plan for an uncertain future

sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287290860.html

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The Wall Street Journal

wsj.com/us-news/california-business-taxes-governor-newsom-e24f80ce

Apr 05

California Businesses Take On Gavin Newsom Over Tax Hikes: The governor says the proposal would decimate funding for basic services while backers say it is ...

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Apr 14

"Drought alert" for tourists too: extreme water shortage poses a dilemma for Catalonia

n-tv.de/mediathek/magazine/auslandsreport/Extremer-Wassermangel-stellt-Katalonien-vor-ein-Dilemma-article24866345.html

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Mar 31

In a cycle of extreme weather, drought in southern Africa leaves some 20 million facing hunger

apnews.com/article/southern-africa-drought-hunger-food-climate-2ef702abc386f7182dbc5f8f4192be3c

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Mar 31

Restaurant owner fears California minimum wage law is 'a silent tax' on consumers, 'collapsing' businesses

foxbusiness.com/politics/restaurant-owner-fears-california-minimum-wage-law-silent-tax-consumers-collapsing-businesses

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A lake in Mexico’s ‘magical town’ is disappearing. Authorities blame drought, and theft

cnn.com/2024/04/17/americas/lake-patzcuaro-mexico-dry-water-theft-intl-latam/

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Apr 17

In Kenya, drought-tolerant camels replace cows for herders: Herders in Kenya are substituting camels for cows, whose numbers have declined by the millions as ...

washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/interactive/2024/camel-milk-drought-climate-change-kenya/

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Mar 30

Lithium Bonanza on a Hot, Hot Planet: To pay for the promised green energy transition, digging out all that smoldering “white gold” will come at a cost—not just ...

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Donald Trump Faces His First Criminal Trial: Will he sleep through it?

slate.com/podcasts/political-gabfest/2024/04/politics-donald-trumps-criminal-trial-begins-supreme-court-mulls-a-charge-in-a-different-type-of-trump-case

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Apr 01

What to know about new minimum wage in California: On April 1 Assembly Bill 610 went into effect raising the minimum wage for more than half a million California ...

goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/new-minimum-wage-california-industries-now-exempt-108273389

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Apr 03

California Republicans slam Newsom for $16 an hour job posting, but leave out a key detail

sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287340650.html

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Apr 05

Supreme Court Divides Gavin Newsom and Progressives: A case centered on whether homeless people have the right to sleep outside has divided Democrats ...

newsweek.com/supreme-court-divides-gavin-newsom-progressives-1887006

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San Francisco Chronicle

sfchronicle.com/politics/article/cpuc-calendar-meetings-19388316.php

Apr 06

Court says CPUC president must disclose meetings calendar: Newsom argued that disclosure of the records could interfere with candid decision-making by state ...

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Apr 10

How one California beach town became Gavin Newsom’s nemesis: Huntington Beach’s hard-right turn is typical of modern California Republicanism

economist.com/united-states/2024/04/09/how-one-california-beach-town-became-gavin-newsoms-nemesis

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Apr 13

China natural disasters cost $3.3 billion in first quarter, government says: Floods, droughts, an earthquake and freezing conditions in China caused direct ...

reuters.com/world/china/china-natural-disasters-cost-33-billion-first-quarter-government-says-2024-04-13/

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Mar 31

Loh Kean Yew breaks title drought after 833-day wait, clinches Spain Masters victory

asiaone.com/singapore/loh-kean-yew-breaks-title-drought-after-833-day-wait-clinches-spain-masters-victory

Quick Glance: Loh Kean Yew Ends Title Drought with Victory Over Toma Junior Popov in Madrid

Loh Kean Yew defeated Toma Junior Popov in the Madrid Spain Masters final, breaking his long streak without a title.

After 833 days, Loh secured his third Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour title with a narrow victory.

The win not only earns Loh prize money but also points that could enhance his world ranking.

The pressure on Loh due to his title drought was evident, but he hopes this victory boosts his confidence and leads to more consistency.

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Apr 01

Newsom resists pressure to close more California prisons: Gavin Newsom could save the state $1 billion annually by closing five more prisons, analysts say ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-01/newsom-already-closed-three-california-prison-but-is-resisting-pressure-to-shutter-more

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Apr 03

Gavin Newsom's Restaurant Offers $16 Hourly Wage to Employees: PlumpJack Café in Olympic Valley is recruiting a busser on $16 per hour, despite a new law ...

newsweek.com/gavin-newsom-restaurant-16-hourly-wage-california-plumpjack-cafe-1886313

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Apr 05

Gov. Newsom says baseball saved him. But the legend of his career doesn’t always match the reality

mercurynews.com/2024/04/04/gavin-newsom-says-baseball-saved-him-but-the-legend-of-his-career-doesnt-always-match-the-reality/

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Mar 30

Newsom plans to deploy about 500 surveillance cameras in Oakland to track car liv

latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-29/newsom-plans-to-deploy-about-500-surveillance-cameras-in-oakland-some-say-it-wont-help-fight-crime

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Apr 06

Geno Auriemma Blasts Critics of UConn’s National Championship Drought: The Huskies coach doesn't want to hear it.

si.com/college/2024/04/06/geno-auriemma-blasts-critics-uconn-national-championship-drought

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Apr 04

Tens of millions facing hunger and water shortages as extreme drought and floods sweep southern Africa

cnn.com/2024/04/04/climate/southern-africa-hunger-drought-floods-climate-intl/

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Apr 17

Ecuador declares energy emergency amid severe regional drought and El Niño: Colombia has stopped electricity exports to Ecuador as both countries grapple with ...

aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/ecuador-declares-energy-emergency-amid-severe-regional-drought-and-el-nino

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Mar 30

Newsom pardons 37 people, commutes 18 sentences days before Easter: Newsom moved to commute 18 sentences and pardon 37 people. He also submitted a pardon ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-29/california-governor-gavin-newsom-pardons-commutations-earlonne-woods-ear-hustle

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Apr 07

New legislation would prevent old policies from undermining Newsom’s “Salmon Strategy” | Opinion

sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article287331650.html

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Apr 03

India could soon replace California as the world’s fifth largest economy, report says

sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287305070.html

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Apr 11

Shadow minister on water urges gov’t to address drought crisis: KINGSTON, Jamaica - With several parishes across the island currently experiencing severe drought ...

jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/shadow-minister-water-urges-govt-address-drought-crisis/

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Apr 17

WA declares statewide drought emergency following poor snowpack: Officials are bracing for a dry summer as snowpack, which the state relies on for drinking water ...

seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/wa-declares-statewide-drought-emergency-following-poor-snowpack/

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Ecuador President Noboa Shuts Down Nation on Electricity Crisis: President Daniel Noboa has blamed the unprecedented measure on drought, but also sabotage ...

time.com/6968360/ecuador-noboa-shutdown-electricity-crisis/

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The Christian Science Monitor

csmonitor.com/USA/2024/0418/Texas-Mexico-water-treaty-drought

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Mexico’s water has long grown Texas sugar and oranges. But the tap is running dry.

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Apr 17

Tennis: Coco Gauff eager to end claycourt trophy drought before French Open : World number three Coco Gauff is full of optimism heading into the claycourt season ...

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Bloomberg