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    California's Tsunami Hazard Maps: Know Your Risk Zone Before Disaster Strikes

    December 06, 2024 • 1 min read

    A recent 7.0 earthquake off Northern California's coast underscores the critical importance of tsunami preparedness. Learn how to use state-maintained hazard maps and online tools to check if your location falls within designated tsunami risk zones.

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    High-Risk Home Insurance Crisis: Unregulated Carriers Fill Market Gaps in Florida and California

    December 05, 2024 • 1 min read

    As major insurers retreat from disaster-prone regions, homeowners in Florida and California are increasingly relying on less regulated 'non-admitted' insurance providers. While these carriers offer needed coverage, they operate with minimal oversight and lack state guaranty fund protection, raising concerns about consumer vulnerability.

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    Powerful 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Northern California Coast, Triggering Brief Tsunami Alert

    December 05, 2024 • 1 min read

    A 7.0 magnitude earthquake off Ferndale, California prompted temporary tsunami warnings along the coast from Davenport to southern Oregon. The strike-slip quake, occurring at the intersection of three tectonic plates, was felt as far as San Francisco but caused no reported damage.

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    Last Call: $197 Million Mega Millions Prize in Encino Set to Expire This Weekend

    December 05, 2024 • 1 min read

    Time is running out for an unknown lottery winner to claim their $197 million Mega Millions jackpot from an Encino Chevron before the December 7 deadline. If unclaimed, the entire prize will be transferred to California's public education system per state regulations.

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    Final House Race Settled: Democrat Gray Claims Narrow Victory in California's Central Valley

    December 05, 2024 • 1 min read

    Democrat Adam Gray secures a razor-thin victory over Republican John Duarte by just 187 votes in California's 13th Congressional District. The win completes Democrats' strong showing in California House races while further narrowing Republicans' slim majority in Congress.

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    Tragic School Shooting in Northern California Leaves Two Students Wounded, Gunman Dead

    December 04, 2024 • 1 min read

    A shooting at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists near Palermo, California has left two students injured and the suspected shooter dead from a self-inflicted wound. Local authorities evacuated the small private school and reunited students with their parents while the investigation continues.

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    Berkeley's Bold Housing Revolution: From Restrictive Zoning Pioneer to Affordable Housing Champion

    December 04, 2024 • 0 min read

    Berkeley, the city that invented single-family zoning, is now leading California's housing reform with groundbreaking 'missing middle' policies. The proposed changes would allow multi-unit housing across most neighborhoods, potentially offering a blueprint for addressing the state's severe affordability crisis.

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    California Democrats Launch Abortion Rights Push Amid Potential Trump Return

    December 03, 2024 • 1 min read

    Democratic lawmakers in California unveiled new legislative proposals to strengthen abortion protections, anticipating possible federal restrictions under a potential Trump presidency. The initiative balances reproductive rights with economic reforms as leaders acknowledge voters' concerns about affordability in the state.

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    Disneyland Unveils 2025 SoCal Resident Discount Package with Significant Savings

    December 03, 2024 • 1 min read

    Disneyland Resort announces special ticket offers for Southern California residents in early 2025, featuring three-day passes from $199 and hotel discounts up to 25%. The promotion, valid from January through May, provides flexible visiting options with both single-park and Park Hopper tickets available.

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    California Democrats Balance Trump Defense with Cost-of-Living Crisis

    December 02, 2024 • 1 min read

    California's Democratic leadership launches new legislative session with $25.5 million allocated for potential legal battles against Trump policies. Meanwhile, lawmakers face mounting pressure to address affordability concerns as constituents struggle with rising costs.

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