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The three parcels of land in Santa Barbara County are approved for conservation
Coveted oceanfront land in Ventura County will become a nature preserve, as well as a home site for the county's largest-ever preserve, according to the Ventura County Planning Department. The three parcels of land,...

technology
The Women Who Will Lead Kenya into a New Era
These are the women breaking new ground in Kenya's politics. From the youth to the grassroots, they're building movements in their communities to demand change. For all of its early promise, Kenya began its...

asia
Aaron Schock is the new minority leader in the House
Kinzinger says he doesn't think McCarthy will 'last very long' if he becomes House speaker (CNN) – After years of frustration, Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock finally had his wish fulfilled earlier this month when...
entertainment
The Leader Who Changed Her Life
Jake Wood Was Once a Warrior, Then a Nonprofit Leader. Now He's an Entrepreneur. A photo of Jake Wood's first meeting with a donor. (Courtesy of Jake Wood) On one of the hottest days...

technology
Gov. Gavin Newsom blocks Patricia Krenwinkel’s 15th bid for parole
Newsom blocks Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel's 15th bid for parole Gov. Gavin Newsom blocked Patricia Krenwinkel’s 15th bid for parole, a day after Krenwinkel’s sentencing, with a statement saying he was “disappointed” in the...

world
Smino’s “Luv 4 Rent” is a love letter to his adopted hometown
Rent is too high in L.A. On Smino's new album 'Luv 4 Rent,' it's on the house 'There is no place like home' For L.A. rapper Smino, the place is LA. As his next...

national
The DeSantis/Crist Republican Primary: Four Takeaways
Four Takeaways From the DeSantis-Crist Debate in Florida’s Governor Race The DeSantis/Crist Republican primary matchup is underway this Tuesday, with the winner poised to become Florida’s next governor. While both candidates are strong and...

entertainment
Tiafoe aims to become the first American to win a world title since John McEnroe in 1986
American Frances Tiafoe upsets Rafael Nadal in 4th round of US Open Tiafoe upsets Nadal in 4th round of US Open Nov 23 (Reuters) - A day before the start of the US Open...

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California Fish and Game Commission rules bumblebees are a threatened species
Bumblebees can be classified as 'fish' under California conservation law, court says State-by-state, there really isn't a 'Bumblebee Legal Code' to cite, because there are many different levels of protection depending on who you...

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo says decision not to open the gates of the Grand Mosque was a factor in the death toll
Indonesian leader says locked gates contributed to deaths of 200 people trapped under rubble of earthquake Indonesian President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo has said that the decision not to open the gates of the Grand...