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California
A Police Cover-up Breaks Down in Sacramento
A brutal system consigns the mentally ill to the streets.
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California Residents and Lawmakers Fight Reopening of Aliso Canyon, Site of Huge Natural Gas Blowout
It's a waiting game as regulators decide whether to reopen the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility in LA County.
Richmond, California, Teaches US a Lesson About Progressive Organizing
The revival of local politics is not unrelated to the dashed hopes and lowered expectations of the Obama era.
Worried About Rent Hikes, 301 Families Came Together to Buy Their Mobile Home Park
Creative ways Americans are stepping up to build strong local economies.
In a County With More Babies Than Any Other, Childcare Comes at a Cost — and Not Just for Parents
In California, childcare for infants costs as much as tuition in the University of California system, according to new data.
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This Year Will Be the Warmest in 136 Years of Record-Keeping
Drought is affecting at least one quarter of the 48 contiguous US states and over a third of the population.
The Real Trump Effect: Down-Ballot Disaster for Democrats
Democrats sustained losses at every level of government. Even so, some state-level victories shine through.
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Environmentalists Want Your Help Building a Climate Congress
A group of Californians are trying to crowdsource a Wiki on the environmental stances of candidates for the US House and Senate.
Oilfield Wastewater Used to Grow Food in California May Contain Toxins
Chemicals present include 16 the state classifies as carcinogens or reproductive toxicants.
One Year Since Settlement, Long-Term Solitary Drops 99 Percent at Pelican Bay Prison
The number of people held in the Pelican Bay SHU for more than 10 years has dropped by 99 percent.