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Mackenzie Scott donates $46 million to Bay Area nonprofits: Amazon co-founder Mackenzie Scott donates millions of dollars to nonprofits spanning 38 states ...
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Mackenzie Scott donates $46 million to Bay Area nonprofits
Quick Glance: MacKenzie Scott doubles donations despite Elon Musk's accusations
  • MacKenzie Scott is criticized by Elon Musk for her philanthropy, but that doesn't stop her from donating.

  • Scott more than doubled her planned $250 million donation pledge, increasing it to $640 million.

  • Musk previously accused Scott of being a 'super rich ex-wife' who's destroying Western civilization.
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Angels blown out by Orioles on Opening Day: Patrick Sandoval gives up five runs while recording only five outs, sending the Angels to an 11-3 loss ...
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Angels blown out by Orioles on Opening Day
Quick Glance: Angels Suffer Opening Day Defeat Against Orioles
  • The Angels started the 2024 season strong with a homer from Mike Trout, but Patrick Sandoval failed to hold the lead, leading to an 11-3 loss against the Orioles.

  • Sandoval was charged with five runs while recording just five outs, and the Orioles capitalized on defensive errors to extend their lead.

  • Manager Ron Washington stated that the team failed in both offense and defense, contributing to the loss.

  • Despite Trout's homer, the Angels couldn't produce enough against Burnes, resulting in the loss due to pitching and defensive issues.
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Which fast-food chains are raising prices in California to pay wages?: Fast-food chains are or planning to hike the cost of menu items because they're required ...
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Which fast-food chains are raising prices in California to pay wages?
Quick Glance: California Fast-Food Chains Adjusting Prices Due to Wage Increase
  • Fast-food chains are raising prices in response to the new $20 per hour minimum wage for employees in California.

  • Major chains like Chipotle are considering passing the cost increases on to consumers.

  • McDonald's, Starbucks, and Jack in the Box are also planning price increases or modifications.

  • Pizza Hut operators in California have discontinued in-house delivery and are now relying on third-party apps.
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Savanna multi-sport coach, co-athletic director Alex Ramirez receives layoff notice from district
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Savanna multi-sport coach, co-athletic director Alex Ramirez receives ...
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Family identifies brothers, 21 and 18, in fatal Northern California mountain lion attack
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Family identifies brothers, 21 and 18, in fatal Northern California ...
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How Elon Musk Became ‘Kind of Pro-China’: Mr. Musk helped create China’s electric vehicle industry. But he is now facing challenges there as well as scrutiny in ...
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How Elon Musk Became ‘Kind of Pro-China’
Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Directive to Implement Full Self-Driving Beta in Every New Tesla Delivery
  • Elon Musk has instructed Tesla employees to install and demonstrate Full Self-Driving Beta for all customers receiving a delivery in North America.

  • Tesla is committed to enhancing the system continuously, aiming to eliminate the need for driver attention and achieve true autonomous driving.

  • In a move to increase customer acceptance, Elon Musk directed Tesla employees this morning to install the FSD Beta software on all newly delivered vehicles and provide brief test drives to the new buyers.

  • Requiring a test drive with each new delivery is expected to significantly increase the workload at Tesla stores and delivery centers, a requirement Musk emphasizes as crucial.
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Mega Millions lottery ticket from Sacramento wins $1.7 million. Where was it sold?
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Mega Millions lottery ticket from Sacramento wins $1.7 million ...
Quick Glance: Where Lottery Success Stories Thrive - Is Your State Among Them?
  • New York leads in the highest share of national lottery winners compared to other states, with 43 Mega Millions and 12 Powerball jackpots.

  • California secures the second spot in combined Powerball and Mega Millions lottery wins.

  • Collectively, New York has achieved the most Mega Millions wins nationwide, while Indiana has secured 39 Powerball pots.

  • The five boroughs accommodate a significant number of retailers selling Powerball and Mega Millions tickets statewide.
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Hunter Biden’s lawyers seek to toss tax charges in LA court: Attorneys for Hunter Biden are seeking to have his tax charges dismissed in a hearing at a federal ...
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Hunter Biden’s lawyers seek to toss tax charges in LA court
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden to Challenge Tax Charges as Politically Motivated
  • Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, unexpectedly appears at a House Oversight Committee meeting to vote on contempt of Congress charges.

  • A U.S. judge expresses skepticism towards Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss his tax evasion case on the grounds of political targeting.

  • The judge questions the evidence of political pressure and doubts the influence of two IRS agents on the prosecution's decision.

  • Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax evasion charges and faces two separate criminal cases, one involving alleged illegal gun purchase while using drugs.
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This scorpion-eating bat just earned a place in California history: The fuzzy, golden pallid bat officially became California's state bat. Here's why it's ...
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This scorpion-eating bat just earned a place in California history
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Where people in California are moving to most: Stacker compiled a list of states where residents of California are moving to the most using data from the Census ...
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Where people in California are moving to most
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California man sentenced to prison for leaving Pelosi, Mayorkas threatening voicemails
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California man sentenced to prison for leaving Pelosi, Mayorkas ...
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Orange to add license plate cameras throughout city: Lt. Kevin Plog said that the cameras are a cost-effective way to collect license plate data at all the ...
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Orange to add license plate cameras throughout city
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Who needs a 4-gallon jug of wine? If you do, new Florida law has the bottle for you
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Who needs a 4-gallon jug of wine? If you do, new Florida law has the ...
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Season Preview: 2024 Angels believe they will surprise the baseball world: The Angels won 73 games last season and then lost Shohei Ohtani, without replacing him ...
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Season Preview: 2024 Angels believe they will surprise the baseball world
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DeSantis signs Florida ban on kids using social media. Legal challenge is expected
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DeSantis signs Florida ban on kids using social media. Legal challenge is ...
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Southwest to bring back its buddy pass to fly a friend for free: The airline said that it now sees why the “popular benefit” of its Companion Pass has proven “so ...
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Southwest to bring back its buddy pass to fly a friend for free
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Sacramento dim sum spot serves affordable, traditional food all day. ‘The best, hands down’
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Sacramento dim sum spot serves affordable, traditional food all day ...
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California employees could lose telework if they don’t comply with two-day in-office mandate
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California employees could lose telework if they don’t comply with two-day ...
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Judge dismisses ‘vapid’ Elon Musk lawsuit against group that cataloged racist content on X
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Judge dismisses ‘vapid’ Elon Musk lawsuit against group that cataloged ...
Quick Glance: Court dismisses Musk's lawsuit against hate speech watchdog
  • A U.S. judge rejected Musk's lawsuit against an organization holding him accountable for hate speech on his X social media platform.

  • The judge stated that X Corp sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate to punish criticism and deter advertisers.

  • X plans to appeal the ruling, as Musk faces criticism for handling abusive content since acquiring Twitter.

  • The ruling supports accountability for social media companies and demonstrates Musk's inability to manipulate the law.
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SF Giants’ Pablo Sandoval hears the cheers from home fans, probably for the last time
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SF Giants’ Pablo Sandoval hears the cheers from home fans ...
Quick Glance: SF Giants Bid Farewell to Pablo Sandoval
  • Fans celebrate Pablo Sandoval possibly for the last time in his final game for the Giants.

  • Sandoval receives standing ovations and rewards fans with a hit in his last at-bat.

  • Giants' manager anticipates a large ovation for Sandoval and plans a special deployment for him.

  • Sandoval gives his all in his final appearance, expressing gratitude to fans and the team.
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DeSantis signs social media ban for children, a law certain to draw legal challenge
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DeSantis signs social media ban for children, a law certain to draw legal ...
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Condos on S.F. island are $4.4 million. What life is like for tenants: Condos on San Francisco's Yerba Buena Island are as high as $4.4 million ...
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Condos on S.F. island are $4.4 million. What life is like for tenants
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South Sacramento’s favorite bánh mì, now in midtown’s favorite convenience store: Calvin Market, the beloved midtown Sacramento convenience store ...
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South Sacramento’s favorite bánh mì, now in midtown’s favorite convenience ...
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At 94, Sid Krofft is telling untold tales of H.R. Pufnstuf, topless puppets and more
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At 94, Sid Krofft is telling untold tales of H.R. Pufnstuf ...
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California high school tracks student bathroom visits with app. Not everyone likes it
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California high school tracks student bathroom visits with app ...
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The S&P 500 just turned in its best first quarter since 2019: The first quarter of 2024 was a record-smasher for markets, even as Wall Street contended with ...
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The S&P 500 just turned in its best first quarter since 2019
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Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori covers up in fur coat while out with rapper and North West
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Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori covers up in fur coat while out with ...
Quick Glance: Bianca Censori's Conservative Style During Family Outing
  • Model Bianca Censori opted for a modest look for dinner with her husband Kanye West and his daughter North.

  • She donned an oversized beige fur coat paired with black leggings and pointed high heels for dinner at Nobu in Beverly Hills, California.

  • Censori's conservative outfit contrasts with previous daring looks.

  • Her father, Leo Censori, expressed concern about how his daughter is being presented.
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DeSantis appoints Craig Mateer to Disney oversight board: Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday appointed Orlando entrepreneur Craig Mateer to the district that oversees ...
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DeSantis appoints Craig Mateer to Disney oversight board
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Sacramento declares itself a sanctuary city for transgender people: The Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to declare the California capital a “sanctuary ...
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Sacramento declares itself a sanctuary city for transgender people
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‘Babar’ author Laurent de Brunhoff dies at 98; revived popular children’s book series created by his dad
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‘Babar’ author Laurent de Brunhoff dies at 98; revived popular children’s ...
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Sacramento County is hiring. These entry-level jobs pay between $40,000 and $64,000 a year
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Sacramento County is hiring. These entry-level jobs pay between $40 ...
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Giants’ Opening Day moves: Luciano demoted, Sandoval cut, Bart kept: The San Francisco Giants squared away their Opening Day roster, releasing Pablo Sandoval ...
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Giants’ Opening Day moves: Luciano demoted, Sandoval cut, Bart kept
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California delays financial aid deadline over bungled FAFSA rollout: The state is giving students an extra month to apply for scholarships.
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California delays financial aid deadline over bungled FAFSA rollout
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California plan to make home, auto insurance rate increases happen more quickly criticized
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California plan to make home, auto insurance rate increases happen more ...
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Why are the lights off? L.A.-area landmarks observe Earth Hour: Lighting at some local Los Angeles landmarks will go dark from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m ...
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Why are the lights off? L.A.-area landmarks observe Earth Hour
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Two eaglets spotted in bald eagle nest in Orange County near Santa Ana River: The mother eagle, La'i, is part of the Institute for Wildlife Studies' ...
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Two eaglets spotted in bald eagle nest in Orange County near Santa Ana ...
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Pressley, DeSantis clash over Martha’s Vineyard migrant threat: Boston Rep. Ayanna Pressley is slamming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his threat to send Haitian ...
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Pressley, DeSantis clash over Martha’s Vineyard migrant threat
Quick Glance: Insights on DeSantis' Measures Against Haitian Migrants and Potential Moves to Martha's Vineyard
  • DeSantis discussed Florida's efforts to intercept illegal migrants with Loesch, emphasizing the importance of stopping boats before landfall.

  • He highlighted challenges in repatriating migrants and the operational transport program.

  • DeSantis explained the differences between land and sea border control and speculated on potential migration routes to Martha's Vineyard.

  • The article also included reactions from Massachusetts politicians regarding the migrant situation and criticism of DeSantis.
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Annual S.F. 4/20 gathering on Hippie Hill canceled this year: The annual 4/20 at Hippie Hill event, a celebration of cannabis and cannabis culture ...
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Annual S.F. 4/20 gathering on Hippie Hill canceled this year
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Donald Trump Jr. Rages Over Squatters, Issues Warning to Homeowners: Trump Jr. on Tuesday appeared to blame Democrats for the existence of squatters' rights laws ...
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Donald Trump Jr. Rages Over Squatters, Issues Warning to Homeowners
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Florida donors with state business fueled last months of DeSantis 2024 run: A large share of the money brought in during DeSantis’s final months as a candidate ...
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Florida donors with state business fueled last months of DeSantis 2024 run
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Intel prepares for $100 billion spending spree across four US states: Intel is planning a $100 billion spending spree across four U.S. states to build and expand ...
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Intel prepares for $100 billion spending spree across four US states
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Two eaglets spotted in bald eagle nest in Orange County near Santa Ana River: The mother eagle, La'i, is part of the Institute for Wildlife Studies' ...
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Two eaglets spotted in bald eagle nest in Orange County near Santa Ana ...
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Florida governor signs law restricting social media access for children: Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law banning children under ...
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Florida governor signs law restricting social media access for children
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16-year-old boy killed, four other teens injured in Placer County crash, CHP says
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16-year-old boy killed, four other teens injured in Placer County crash ...
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Ron DeSantis Takes Shots at Liberal States With Squatter Crackdown: The governor signed a law allowing homeowners to evict squatters on their property ...
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Ron DeSantis Takes Shots at Liberal States With Squatter Crackdown
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Diddy's lawyers say feds used 'military-level force' in home raids: A day after Homeland Security Investigations officials descended on Sean Combs' Miami and Los ...
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Diddy's lawyers say feds used 'military-level force' in home raids
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Olivia Colman calling out Hollywood’s pay gap reveals a frustrating truth about salary negotiations for women at work
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Olivia Colman calling out Hollywood’s pay gap reveals a frustrating truth ...
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Northern California family details mountain lion attack. Man died saving younger brother’s life
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Northern California family details mountain lion attack. Man died saving ...
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Ready for spring break travel? L.A. County gas prices top $5 a gallon: Higher crude oil prices and increased demand for fuel from spring break road trips have ...
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Ready for spring break travel? L.A. County gas prices top $5 a gallon
Quick Glance: Rising Gas Prices in California during Spring Break
  • The surge in crude oil prices and the increased demand for fuel due to spring break have led to rising gas prices in California.

  • Drivers in Los Angeles County are even experiencing higher prices, averaging $5.035.

  • Moreover, California is set to transition to its summer gas blend, potentially costing 15 cents more per gallon than the current winter blend, as mentioned by Shupe.

  • The national average for a gallon of gas stands at $3.533, as reported by AAA.
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Florida latest to restrict social media for kids as legal battle looms: Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed strong restrictions, mirroring a national push to ...
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Florida latest to restrict social media for kids as legal battle looms
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Judge permits Gaetz, Greene to sue California cities that canceled their events: But the judge blasted the GOP lawmakers for “pure conjecture” and “conspiracy ...
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Judge permits Gaetz, Greene to sue California cities that canceled their ...
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Starvation has decimated Pacific Coast gray whale population: Researchers suspect that starvation may have killed half off all gray whales off the Pacific Coast ...
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Starvation has decimated Pacific Coast gray whale population
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Ron DeSantis Signs Bill BANNING Social Media For Kids Under 14 in Florida: Older teens will only be able to join social media with written consent from their ...
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Ron DeSantis Signs Bill BANNING Social Media For Kids Under 14 in Florida
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San Jose Water customers could see big increases in the next three years: San Jose Water has proposed to increase rates by more than 20 percent through 2027.
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San Jose Water customers could see big increases in the next three years
Quick Glance: World Water Day: Global Stories of Water Crisis
  • Worldwide, people are struggling with basic needs due to dried-up rivers and contaminated water.

  • Human-induced climate change exacerbates water scarcity for 2.2 billion people globally.

  • From Peru to Indonesia, Morocco, California, Kenya, and India, individuals share their challenges in accessing clean water.

  • Scarcity, pollution, and depletion of water sources affect communities in Lima, Jakarta, Ras el Ma, Corning, Makueni County, and Bawal.
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McDonald's Workers Land Pay Rise—But Customers Warned: Starting April 1, the minimum wage for fast food workers in California will go up to $20—but chains are ...
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McDonald's Workers Land Pay Rise—But Customers Warned
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Federal judges back DeSantis’ congressional map that eliminated Black district: Federal judges rejected a constitutional challenge to a congressional ...
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Federal judges back DeSantis’ congressional map that eliminated Black ...
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Man relocated to California for dream job, got laid off 4 months later: Cole McElwain relocated to California for a dream job at games maker Blizzard ...
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Man relocated to California for dream job, got laid off 4 months later
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Shooting at BART Powell Station in S.F. leaves one dead: The shooting occurred at 9:30 p.m., SFFD Lieutenant Mariano Elias told the Chronicle.
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Shooting at BART Powell Station in S.F. leaves one dead
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Downtown can’t rely on state workers for vitality. Will soccer stadium help? | Opinion
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Downtown can’t rely on state workers for vitality. Will soccer stadium ...
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Tragedy in Haiti and Baltimore becomes racist fodder for some Florida GOP leaders | Opinion
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Tragedy in Haiti and Baltimore becomes racist fodder for some Florida GOP ...
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3-year-old was behind wheel of truck that fatally struck 2-year-old girl at California gas station
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3-year-old was behind wheel of truck that fatally struck 2-year-old girl ...