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Rising vacancies put pressure on one Los Angeles neighborhood
Empty homes and shuttered storefronts are fueling a new policy debate in Venice, where community leaders are considering whether property owners should pay a fee when residential or commercial space sits unused…
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Social Security concerns revive interest in Trump’s preferred pension model
America’s retirement system is under growing pressure as Social Security approaches a major financing deadline and millions of workers continue to reach retirement age with limited private savings. President Donald Trump has…
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California’s economic engine depends on workers facing a persistent pay gap
California’s Latino workforce has become essential to the state’s economy, but a new UCLA analysis shows that workers’ pay has not kept pace with their growing economic role. Latinos now make up…
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A turbulent winter could unfold across both halves of the U.S.
Turbulent winter hit U.S. Americans could face a winter of sharp regional contrasts as a powerful El Niño reshapes storm tracks across the country. The Farmers’ Almanac is calling for a wetter,…
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New forecast raises questions about California’s next wave of seismic activity
California’s earthquake risk is back in the spotlight after geophysicist Stefan Burns warned that Southern California could face heightened seismic activity in the months ahead. His comments followed the devastating magnitude 7.4…
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Seattle recall effort moves forward as pressure builds on mayor
A recall effort targeting Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has moved into the next stage of Washington’s legal process, but voters are not yet being asked to sign petitions. Two Seattle residents filed…
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America’s higher education system faces an enrollment crunch
America’s colleges are entering a major demographic shift as the number of traditional college-age students begins to decline. After years of growth, a shrinking population of 18-year-olds is expected to put pressure…
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California leaders fight plans to sell public lands for oil development
California is facing a new fight over proposed oil and gas development on public lands. The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a plan to offer 50 parcels totaling…