The U.S. coastline is expected to experience as much sea level rise in the next 30 years as it did in the 100 years prior.
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California bills target doctors, websites pushing vaccine misinformation
The bills were introduced as part of an effort by a group of Democratic legislators who have been working to strengthen vaccination laws.
Posted inCoast Life
Avocado spat with Mexico puts California farmers in spotlight
Trade groups are pressing for a quick resolution after the United States banned avocado imports from Michoacán following a threat to a U.S. inspector there.
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Signs indicate Russia could be seeking to dial back tensions in Ukraine crisis
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.
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 inPolitics & Policy
Newsom nominates first Latina to California Supreme Court
Patricia Guerrero, a daughter of immigrants, would become the high court’s first Latina.
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.
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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.