The Long Valley Caldera, which includes the Mammoth Lakes area, has been undergoing geological changes and seismic activity, which can precede a volcanic eruption. But scientists say not to worry.
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Oops! California earthquake early-warning test goes off 7 hours too early for some
Some Californians received a test of the earthquake early-warning system seven hours before the appointed time, waking them at 3:19 a.m. Thursday. The warning was supposed to be scheduled for 10:19 a.m. Thursday.
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Sen. Laphonza Butler, caretaker of the late Dianne Feinstein’s seat, forgoes running for a full term in 2024
Sen. Laphonza Butler announced she won’t run for a full term in 2024. Her entry would’ve shaken up an already volatile race that includes three prominent Democrats.
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Adam Schiff outpaces Barbara Lee, Katie Porter in fundraising for California Senate race
In the race to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Rep. Adam Schiff continues to hold a strong lead over his rivals in fundraising, bringing in nearly $6 million in campaign contributions in the past three months.
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Grief, anger, fear on college campuses as Israel-Hamas war divide comes home
College campuses are supposed to be bastions of intellectual discourse and debate, but the war in Gaza underscores tense narratives and little if any interchange between students.
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Kaiser Permanente and unions reach tentative agreement one week after strike
Kaiser Permanente and a coalition of unions representing roughly a third of the health care giants workforce have reached a tentative agreement, a week after tens of thousands of workers walked off the job in protest.
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Where to watch Saturday’s ring of fire solar eclipse in Santa Cruz County
In California, the viewing area for the ring of fire includes only a tiny northeast corner of the state near the Oregon and Nevada borders. However, the Santa Cruz Mission is planning to open early Saturday morning for those who want to try to get a peek at the eclipse.
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Former Dodgers star and Republican Steve Garvey enters U.S. Senate race
Garvey, a former All-Star first baseman for the Dodgers, could upend the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat held by the late Dianne Feinstein since 1992.
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Biden canceled billions more dollars in student loans. Here’s what you need to know
The Biden administration announced an additional $9 billion in student debt relief, part of fixes to income-driven repayment plans and public service loan forgiveness.
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California just experienced a ‘miracle’ water year. But winter could bring new challenges
With great abundance comes risk. Forecasters are warning of another potentially wet winter fueled by El Niño, which could bring levee breaches and flooding.