Reading up on california
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- Someone Is Poisoning Trees Near Lake Tahoe
An unidentified strong-smelling substance has poisoned 27 trees near Lake Tahoe over several years, with 16 additional trees attacked in 2023 alone.
- California Will Vote on a Billionaire Tax. Billionaires Aren’t Happy.
A proposed California tax on billionaires faces two opposing ballot measures funded by wealthy individuals, highlighting political tensions over inequality.
- Eight Victims Named in Deadly B-52 Crash in California
All eight crew members died when a B-52 bomber crashed during a routine test mission at a military base in California on Monday.
- 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.
- Giving Workers a Stake in A.I. Gains Traction
California Governor Gavin Newsom proposes a policy allowing workers to gain equity in companies based on their contributions to AI-driven productivity gains.
- Blue and Tentacled, a Sea Creature Invades California Beaches
Velella velella, a blue jellylike marine organism, periodically invades California beaches when strong winds blow them ashore.
- Tight Curves and Wide Horizons: The Return of Highway 1
California's Highway 1 has fully reopened after landslides severed the scenic route in 2023, restoring continuous coastal access for drivers.
- Two Sisters, Two Husbands, a Toddler and a House in the Bay Area - The New York Times
A family of two sisters, their husbands, and a toddler pooled resources to buy a multifamily house in the Bay Area, navigating the region's expensive housing market.
- 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.
- 4 Dead in Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California - The New York Times
California health officials warned against foraging after a deadly mushroom poisoning outbreak left four people dead.
- Winter Storms Ease Drought in California, for Now - The New York Times
Recent winter storms have eased drought conditions in California, but experts caution it's too early to predict the remainder of the rainy season.
- 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.