Russia says it will move some troops back from the Ukraine border to their garrisons, apparently telegraphing a lowering of tensions with the U.S. and NATO.
Los Angeles Times
Posted inEducation
Court could force UC Berkeley to cut 3,000 undergraduate seats, freeze enrollment
UC Berkeley could be forced to slash its incoming undergraduate class by one-third, or 3,050 seats, and forgo $57 million in lost tuition. The court-imposed freeze could have implications for other UC campuses, including UC Santa Cruz, although at Berkeley, the campus exceeded in its own projected enrollment cap, a fact that might set it apart.
Posted inEnvironment
Western megadrought is worst in 1,200 years, intensified by climate change, study finds
The West is experiencing its most severe megadrought in a millennium, according to a new study. Scientists say climate change is playing a major role.
Posted inK-12 Education
California school mask mandate will remain in place through at least Feb. 28
The state will reassess conditions at the end of the month before making a decision on school masking rules.
Posted inRecreation & Sports
Rams rally to beat Bengals for first L.A. Super Bowl title, California’s first since Niners in ’95
The Rams overcame a deficit in the final minutes after leading for most of the game to win 23-20 on their home field, the franchise’s first Super Bowl title in Los Angeles.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
How Sunnyvale’s space-age attempt at chasing away crows went afoul of the FAA
Sunnyvale is trying to solve its crow problem with lasers. But it turns out the Federal Aviation Administration doesn’t like lasers.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Horrific allegations of racism prompt California lawsuit against Tesla
Racist slurs were hurled daily at Black workers at Tesla’s California plant, delivered not just by fellow employees but also by managers and supervisors, California’s civil rights agency alleged in an explosive lawsuit filed against the company Thursday.
Posted inEnvironment
Huntington Beach oil spill inspires legislation to ban California offshore drilling
The legislation would affect 11 existing oil leases, all off the Orange and Ventura County coastlines.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Silicon Valley’s tech monopoly is over. Is the future in Austin, Texas?
The Bay Area’s hold on venture capital remains solid, but the loss of Tesla and other companies threatens California’s economic and financial future.
Posted inCOVID Today
When is it really safe to take off your mask in California? Here’s what we know
Even as indoor mask orders in Santa Cruz County and across the state are set to expire next week, health officials are still encouraging people to wear masks while transmission rates are up.
