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Los Angeles County Supervisors Vote to Support Women in Iran

October 19, 2022
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion to support women’s rights in Iran and Iranian protesters abroad as well as within the county in a 5–0 vote Oct. 18. The move comes after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini last month at the hands of Iranian morality police for improperly wearing…

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Wall Upholding 23 Homes at Strands Beach to Be Repaired After Decade-Long Push

October 19, 2022
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After two failed attempts spanning a decade, a request from the county to rebuild and reinforce a retaining wall at Strands Beach in Dana Point was approved Oct. 13 by the California Coastal Commission. The 5,000-ton wall will now receive another 1,000 tons of armor stone—known for its durability against erosion—as well as replacement of…

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New Florida Rule Requires Schools to Alert Parents of Restroom Policy Changes

October 19, 2022
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The Florida Board of Education has adopted a new rule that requires public schools across the state to alert parents before allowing any student to use restrooms or locker rooms that don’t match their sex. Under the new rule approved at a Wednesday meeting, parents must be “fully informed” about how schools separate restrooms and…

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For Every Dead Body Found, 5 to 10 More Out There: Texas Sheriff on Illegal Alien Deaths

October 19, 2022
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In Texas, 70 miles north of the U.S.–Mexico border, a rural sheriff’s office spends more than 85 percent of its time on border-related issues. Often it’s to search for illegal immigrants who have called 911 and are lost, dehydrated, or injured as they walk on private ranchland in an attempt to skirt the nearby highway…

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California Gives $53 Million in New Housing Grants for Older Adults and Those With Disabilities

October 19, 2022
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced $53 million in new housing grants intended to create more residential options for low-income older adults and those with disabilities, including people at risk of homelessness. “California is making significant housing investments to support some of our most vulnerable residents … to live with safety and dignity in their…

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Minisink Valley District Residents Overwhelmingly Voted Down New Library

October 19, 2022
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Residents in the Minisink Valley School District— the only school district in Orange County, New York, without a public library—voted down a new library budget by a five-to-one margin. The library referendum, which took place on Oct. 18, drew about 2,500 people, a turnout of around 16 percent among total registered voters, according to a…

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Oil Pipeline Operator Set to Pay $50 Million to Settle Suit Over 2021 Spill in Huntington Beach

October 19, 2022
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Groups affected by the 2021 oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach will receive $50 million in financial compensation from the pipeline operator, Amplify Energy, according to court records filed Oct. 17. The agreement requires Amplify to pay $34 million to fishers, $9 million to property owners, and $7 million to tourism industry, including…

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Doctor Says John Fetterman ‘Recovering Well’ From Stroke

October 19, 2022
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Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is recovering from the stroke he suffered earlier this year, according to a doctor’s note made public on Oct. 19. Dr. Clifford Chen said he examined Fetterman during a follow-up visit on Oct. 14 and determined the official is “recovering well from his stroke and his health has continued to…

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Police Investigated LGBT Chatrooms Open to Minors After Receiving Complaints

October 19, 2022
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After California parents and teachers requested police investigate a controversial LGBT advocacy group and its affiliated online chatrooms that they claim put at-risk youth in even greater peril and make them easy prey for potential sexual predators, at least one law enforcement agency looked into the allegations. Celeste Fiehler, a parent in Coachella Valley, Calif.,…

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Police Investigate LGBT Chatrooms Open to Minors After Receiving Complaints

October 19, 2022
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After California parents and teachers requested police investigate a controversial LGBT advocacy group and its affiliated online chatrooms that they claim put at-risk youth in even greater peril and make them easy prey for potential sexual predators, at least one law enforcement agency looked into the allegations. Celeste Fiehler, a parent in Coachella Valley, Calif.,…

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