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California Coastal Commission is considering fake habitat
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California Coastal Commission is considering fake habitat

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Tidal marsh or 'fake habitat'? California environmental project draws criticism for failing to protect the coast California's iconic coastal oaks are a valuable habitat for birds that are in serious trouble. The oaks are...

The Westboro Baptist Church Protests Aren't Just Anti-Gay
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The Westboro Baptist Church Protests Aren’t Just Anti-Gay

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Everyone is cutting ties with Kanye West. For church leaders, it's not that simple, but they're not losing hope. In the final hours of the month-long, nationwide wave of protests over his anti-gay statements,...

Should the town of Ventura use one name or the other?
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Should the town of Ventura use one name or the other?

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Ventura County coastal town divided on name: 'Port' or 'Beach'? Voters will now decide whether to keep 'Port' or 'Beach' A majority of voters here have answered a question that has for years been...

The History of Slavery in the United States
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The History of Slavery in the United States

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Slavery rejected in some, not all, states where on ballot: How did this happen? By Slavery should be removed from school textbooks in Arkansas, and probably Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina, but not in...

The felony assault with a deadly weapon
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The felony assault with a deadly weapon

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Editorial: You owe another $5 for excessive force by L.A. County sheriff's deputies. Pay up or be penalized. A few years ago, I was attending a symposium on the history of Los Angeles County...

The Padres Are Playing Their Best When Down
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The Padres Are Playing Their Best When Down

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NLCS: Mike Clevinger and Padres Are Overwhelmed in Philadelphia The San Diego Padres are down two outs with two out and no runs, and their defense has just been atrocious. It’s the middle of...

The U.S. Should Take Action to Combat the Chinese Acquisition of Technology Companies
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The U.S. Should Take Action to Combat the Chinese Acquisition of Technology Companies

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Op-Ed: What Silicon Valley must sacrifice to curb China's exploitation of U.S. tech China’s increasing economic strength poses a threat to the future of world technology and, in most cases, the West’s ability to...

Van Nuys Airport Responds to Protests
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Van Nuys Airport Responds to Protests

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Residents near Van Nuys Airport feel heard, but they're still angry The Van Nuys airport has long been known for having an almost crime-free enviroment. It seems that's also how the business community is...