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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Off Southern California Coast

Posted on April 5, 2018 · Authorities in Los Angeles and Ventura counties did not report any immediate damage

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New Blaze Erupts In Los Angeles Area

Posted on December 6, 2017 · Below, watch videos of the spreading California wildfires

Health & Science

California has reported the first U.S. case of the omicron variant

Posted on December 1, 2021 · The individual returned from South Africa on Nov. 22 and had mild symptoms. Cases have been found in more than 20 countries, less than a week after the worrying new variant was first identified.

Abortion

UH students protest Texas’ restrictive new abortion law, as organizers prepare for nationwide demonstrations

Posted on October 1, 2021 · The walkout comes as organizers across the country prepare to protest against restrictive abortion laws on Saturday.

Texas

Supreme Court Rejects Texas Suit Over California Travel Ban

Posted on April 26, 2021 · The court refused to consider Texas’ challenge to California’s ban on state-funded business trips to Texas and other states deemed to discriminate against LGBTQ people. California adopted the ban following a 2017 Texas law that allows foster care and adoption agencies to deny services for religious beliefs.

National

Court Order Keeps Census In Limbo As Counting End Date Looms

Posted on September 17, 2020 · After the Trump administration missed a filing deadline for court documents, a judge has ordered the wrap-up of the census to remain on hold, throwing door-knocking efforts further into uncertainty.

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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Off Southern California Coast

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New Blaze Erupts In Los Angeles Area

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