The LAPD May Dismiss Old Bench Warrants for the City’s Homeless Population
A plan under consideration by the Los Angeles Police Department would toss out warrants for homeless people who don't show up in court for minor offenses.
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As Fire Seasons Intensify, California Homeowners Struggle to Stay Insured
A changing climate, increasingly destructive fires, and disappearing insurance policies have left homeowners wondering how much risk is too much.
The Lede, Issue #28: Indigenous Land Rights Around the World, Fact-Checking Trump’s Tweets, the Stubborn Gender Gap, and More
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Islamophobic Incidents in California Have Skyrocketed Under Trump
Most of the Islamophobic incidents detailed in a new report involved restricted travel following the administration's repeated attempts to enact a travel ban affecting people from Muslim-majority nations.
A Gas Company Settles for $119.5 Million for the Biggest Methane Leak in U.S. History
The leak, which began in October of 2015, led to the release of an estimated 109,000 metric tons of methane into the atmosphere.
What San Diego High School Faculty Learned After a Year of Personalized Learning
In the first year of a new program, a large San Diego school district experienced small victories—despite some growing pains.
California Regulators Move to Protect the State’s Fuel Efficiency Standards
The new plan would require automakers to comply with the state's more stringent greenhouse gas emissions rules despite proposed rollbacks.
What Trump Got Wrong About California’s Wildfire Policies
California climatologists fact-check the president's tweets on fire and water.
The Lede, Issue #27: A Dispatch From Border Country, Finding Climate Change Clues in Ancient Ice, the Next Generation of ISIS, and More
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California Could Lose Its Fuel Efficiency Waiver. What Would That Mean for the Country?
Some state legislators seem to agree that California's standards are what's in the United States' best interest.