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June 28, 2022
Northern California wildfires: Where to find updates on air quality, evacuations, and official information
Here’s a list of resources to track the latest information on the wildfires burning throughout Northern California.
June 27, 2022
Assembly member Jim Cooper will be Sacramento County's next sheriff
The victory was announced on Saturday after Cooper's opponent, current Undersheriff Jim Barnes, conceded the race. Cooper wants to focus on issues around homelessness and violence within unhoused communities when he takes office.
Interview: Infectious outbreaks may lead to discrimination. Here’s why we should avoid that.
Since the onset of the monkeypox outbreak, the WHO has focused on LGBTQ+ groups since the first few infections that cropped up appeared at gay-themed events in Europe. This could cause discrimination against a marginalized group.
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June 26, 2022
California tax relief: What’s in the deal
After weeks of talks, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announce a tax relief plan that includes refunds of as much as $1,050. It is part of a $300 billion budget deal announced Sunday night.
June 26, 2022
With Roe v. Wade overturned, will California’s universities become safe havens for out-of-state students?
UC and CSU double down on offering comprehensive reproductive health education
June 26, 2022
Live updates: Officials plan their next moves after the fall of Roe v. Wade
Protests continued this weekend at the Supreme Court and across the country after Friday's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The reverberations are being felt in Congress and state capitals.
June 26, 2022
California’s next cannabis battle may be coming to a city near you
Some California cannabis companies are going directly to voters to get around local officials opposed to dispensaries. The epicenter for the effort is in Manhattan Beach and three nearby cities in Southern California.
June 25, 2022
What happens if Californians pass two sports betting initiatives?
There’s a good chance that two initiatives to legalize sports betting will appear on the November ballot. If both pass, they might both go into effect or the result could be decided in court, depending on which one gets more yes votes.
Hundreds gather in Sacramento to protest Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade
Demonstrators in downtown Sacramento expressed gratitude to live in California where abortion rights are protected and shared concerns for others.
Abortion is still legal in California. Here are answers to questions about access in the state.
Find answers to questions about California’s protections for abortion access for both in and out-of-state residents, what abortion options exist in the state and more.
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The school at the center of the Uvalde, Texas, shooting will be rebuilt
June 28, 2022
The school will be demolished so "students and staff will not have to return to the building at the site of the tragedy," the district said.
Europe
The first woman speaker of France's parliament defends the right to abortion
June 28, 2022
The National Assembly elects Yael Braun-Pivet as speaker as it prepares to tackle proposals on fighting inflation and enshrining abortion rights in the French Constitution.
National
The U.S. will offer nearly 300,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine in the coming weeks
June 28, 2022
The Department of Health and Human Services will make 296,000 doses available in the coming weeks, and expects a total of 1.6 million doses to be available in the U.S. by the end of the year.
House Jan. 6 committee hearings
Trump's legal exposure may be growing – and 4 other takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearing
June 28, 2022
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified under oath about a volatile and angry president who was prone to throwing dishes, knew that supporters were armed and didn't want the riot to stop.
National
A passenger recounts the moment the Amtrak train derailed: 'It was hell on Earth'
June 28, 2022
A passenger on board the Amtrak train that crashed into a truck and derailed in Missouri on Monday, killing four people, has described the harrowing moment when his carriage rolled.
Health
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for the fall
June 28, 2022
The Food and Drug Administration will have to decide the exact recipe, but a combination shot is expected that adds protection against a version of the omicron variant to the original vaccine.
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In Oklahoma, former Republican Joy Hofmeister will face Gov. Kevin Stitt in November
June 28, 2022
In Oklahoma, state Superintendent Joy Hofmeister left the GOP to run against Gov. Kevin Stitt who fiercely opposes abortion rights, defends gun rights and is endorsed by former President Trump.
Culture
Troy Kotsur, Billie Eilish and Ariana DeBose are invited to join Oscar's Academy
June 28, 2022
This year, the academy invited 397 artists, including actors, directors and people who play other roles in filmmaking.
Russia-Ukraine recap
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 28)
June 28, 2022
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Elections
The Supreme Court has delayed creating a majority Black voting district in Louisiana
June 28, 2022
After a lower court found a Louisiana congressional map likely dilutes votes of Black voters, the Supreme Court put on hold an order for a second majority Black congressional district to be created.
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