Blue and Tentacled, a Sea Creature Invades California Beaches

kept by eddie may 04

Velella velella, a blue jellylike marine organism, periodically invades California beaches when strong winds blow them ashore.

A Gray Wolf’s Visit to Los Angeles County Is a First in Nearly a Century - The New York Times
A gray wolf roamed over 500 miles from Northern California to Los Angeles County, marking the first such visit in nearly a century as the species rebounds.
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Rich Californians Are Finding Creative Ways to Get Ahead of the Billionaire Tax - WSJ
California's proposed billionaire tax is prompting wealthy residents to use charitable giving and vacation-home purchases to reduce their net worth and tax liability.
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Weary of Data Brokers? California Site Offers One-Stop Opt Out for 500+ Services
California's DROP tool lets residents request deletion from over 500 data brokers in one go, but faces technical glitches and only works for state residents.
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