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Feb 23, 2026

Feb 23, 2026

More than 30,000 units have been proposed. Only a fraction have started construction.

Feb 23, 2026

Apr 21, 2025

Apr 21, 2025

Raw milk gains a federal foothold, but strict rules and high production costs could spoil the momentum.

Apr 21, 2025

Oct 9, 2024

Oct 9, 2024

Fewer women are applying to medical schools and residencies in abortion ban states following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Oct 9, 2024

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More animals than ever are dying on Los Angeles streets (LAist)

Abandoned pets, increased urban sprawl are causing roadkill numbers to spike.

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With tariffs paused, California’s avocado future remains hazy

Trump’s wavering tariffs on Mexico, intended to help U.S. businesses, have farmers split.

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Residents of fire-prone Harmony Grove fight to preserve their rural community.

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Climate groups have had success against Big Oil in Los Angeles and Sacramento. Now climate activists are tackling urban oil drilling in Signal Hill.