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Mystery quake that rocked Northern California in 1954 came from ‘eerily quiet’ Cascadia Subduction Zone

Mystery quake that rocked Northern California in 1954 came from ‘eerily quiet’ Cascadia Subduction Zone

A 1954 earthquake that rattled Northern California was likely caused by the infamous Cascadia Subduction Zone, a new study finds. The linking of the magnitude 6.5 quake with this particular seismic zone is important, because the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which stretches from northern California to Vancouver Island in Canada, is not known to give off many small or medium quakes. …

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California Democrats prepare to pass their redistricting plan after Texas House approves new maps

California Democrats prepare to pass their redistricting plan after Texas House approves new maps

Facebook Tweet Email Link California Democrats are taking up their proposed constitutional amendment to temporarily redraw their congressional maps, hours after Republicans in the Texas House passed new maps of their own. After weeks of opposition and days of heated committee meetings and floor debates, lawmakers in both states are on track to pass their redistricting efforts Thursday. In California, …

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Gov. Newsom reacts to Bed Bath & Beyond’s refusal to open stores in California

Gov. Newsom reacts to Bed Bath & Beyond’s refusal to open stores in California

LOS ANGELES – Bed Bath & Beyond announced that its comeback will not include locations in the largest state in the nation. Marcus Lemonis, Bed Bath & Beyond Executive Chairman said in a statement issued Aug. 20 that the company will not open a brick-and-mortar location in California. Lemonis said that the state, home to over 39 million people, will …

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Obama supports California redistricting, says GOP can’t ‘rig the game’ – The Washington Post

Obama supports California redistricting, says GOP can’t ‘rig the game’  The Washington Post Obama Endorses Newsom’s Redistricting Proposal as a ‘Responsible Approach’  The New York Times Newsom-style redistricting efforts critiqued by California Democrats as recently as July, statements show  Fox News Over the long term, we shouldn’t have political gerrymandering in America, just a fair fight between Republicans and Democrats based on who’s …

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Bed Bath & Beyond won’t open California stores citing state’s regulations

Bed Bath & Beyond won’t open California stores citing state’s regulations

Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis tells ‘The Big Money Show’ that Bed Bath & Beyond will relaunch 300 stores nationwide — excluding California — while blasting high costs, strict regulations, and weak crime enforcement. Bed Bath & Beyond’s Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis announced on Wednesday that the company won’t open or operate retail stores in California, saying the decision “isn’t about …

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California resident tests positive for plague after camping in South Lake Tahoe

California resident tests positive for plague after camping in South Lake Tahoe

California health officials said an individual living in South Lake Tahoe has tested positive for the plague after recently camping in the area. According to officials with El Dorado County, the individual is recovering at home under the care of a medical professional. The South Lake Tahoe resident believes they may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping. …

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California resident tests positive for plague after camping in South Lake Tahoe

California resident tests positive for plague after camping in South Lake Tahoe

California health officials said an individual living in South Lake Tahoe has tested positive for the plague after recently camping in the area. According to officials with El Dorado County, the individual is recovering at home under the care of a medical professional. The South Lake Tahoe resident believes they may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping. …

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California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom’s redistricting plan

California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom’s redistricting plan

Washington — The California Supreme Court will not prevent Democrats from moving forward Thursday with a plan to redraw congressional districts. Republicans in the Golden State had asked the state’s high court to step in and temporarily block the redistricting efforts, arguing that Democrats — who are racing to put the plan on the ballot later this year — had …

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California Supreme Court rejects GOP effort to halt Newsom’s redistricting push – The Hill

California Supreme Court rejects GOP effort to halt Newsom’s redistricting push  The Hill Obama Endorses Newsom’s Redistricting Proposal as a ‘Responsible Approach’  The New York Times California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom’s redistricting plan  CBS News Over the long term, we shouldn’t have political gerrymandering in America, just a fair fight between Republicans and Democrats based on who’s got better ideas. But …

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Bed Bath & Beyond boss takes a shot at California, refusing to reopen stores in the state – San Francisco Chronicle

Bed Bath & Beyond boss takes a shot at California, refusing to reopen stores in the state  San Francisco Chronicle Statement from Marcus Lemonis, Executive Chairman of Bed Bath & Beyond  Business Wire Bed Bath & Beyond Ditches California Over Harsh Regulations  x.com Major retailer says ‘no’ to California, pulls zero punches outlining economic ‘reality’  Fox Business Bed Bath & Beyond won’t open new …

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