Category: State News

High Heat Arrives in Southland; Triple Digits Likely Through the Weekend

July 13, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—More high temperatures and dangerously hot conditions are expected on July 13 in Southern California and will last through the weekend. “A prolonged heat wave is expected across the region Thursday through at least this weekend thanks to a sprawling ridge of high pressure,” according to the National Weather Service. “A stubborn marine layer…

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High Heat Arrives in Southern California; Triple Digits Likely Through the Weekend

July 13, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—More high temperatures and dangerously hot conditions are expected on July 13 in Southern California and will last through the weekend. “A prolonged heat wave is expected across the region Thursday through at least this weekend thanks to a sprawling ridge of high pressure,” according to the National Weather Service. “A stubborn marine layer…

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School District Suspended 2 Students for ‘Misgendering’ Trans Teacher in 2022

July 13, 2023
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The Glendale Unified School District in Southern California suspended two students last year for “misgendering” a transgender teacher and had the students undergo a “restorative justice” training, according to an email obtained by a district parent group. In the May 2022 email, former Herbert Hoover High School principal Jennifer Earl said she suspended two students…

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‘Locally Acquired’ Malaria Outbreak in Florida Infects 6 People in Sarasota County

July 13, 2023
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Florida was the epicenter of an outbreak of malaria, the first time the tropical disease was contracted in the state in 20 years. Six cases of “locally acquired” malaria were reported in southwest Florida in May and June, according to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH). All six cases were localized in Sarasota County—halfway between…

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Japanese Garden in Balboa Park Celebrates Tanabata Festival

July 13, 2023
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Hundreds of people—many wearing kimonos and other traditional Japanese clothing—gathered to celebrate the annual Tanabata Festival held by the Japanese Friendship Garden at Balboa Park in San Diego on July 7. Also known as the “Star Festival,” the event originates from Chinese culture and celebrates the one day a year star-crossed lovers, Orihime, a weaver,…

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IN-DEPTH: Florida, California GOP Push Back Against Claims of Anti-Trump Bias

July 13, 2023
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Some supporters of former President Donald Trump are concerned that GOP rule changes in a pair of key states may hurt his bid to become the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nominee. The changes also could help his second-place challenger, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, gain ground, Mr. Trump’s allies allege. But Republican leaders in the two…

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Orange County Grand Jury Highlights Challenges of Regulating Sober Living Homes

July 13, 2023
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An Orange County Grand Jury published a report (pdf) in June raising concerns about the impact of group homes, including sober living homes, in the Southern California county and recommended cities come together to better regulate the homes. The jurors said cities should develop a model ordinance and pool resources together to defend against potential…

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Grand Jury Highlights Challenges of Regulating Sober Living Homes

July 13, 2023
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An Orange County Grand Jury published a report (pdf) in June raising concerns about the impact of group homes, including sober living homes, in the Southern California county and recommended cities come together to better regulate the homes. The jurors said cities should develop a model ordinance and pool resources together to defend against potential…

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Recycling Toilet Waste: California Considers Making Domestic Wastewater Drinkable

July 13, 2023
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California has put forward a proposal to convert domestic and industrial wastewater into a “climate-resilient” drinking water source even as safety concerns remain regarding its consumption. On Tuesday, California’s State Water Resources Control Board announced a series of proposed regulations that would allow for municipal wastewater to be mixed in with water systems as part…

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California School Board Trustee Responds to Anti-Parent Legislative Agenda

July 13, 2023
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Commentary Standing up for parental rights over our children’s education is more than a campaign slogan—it is essential. As parents are taking action to regain control of their children’s education, we are seeing disinformation campaigns launched to upend their efforts. As a newly seated Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) board member, I’m compelled to…

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