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Sherman Oaks Notre Dame baseball wins National Classic opener

Benett Pace homers for Sherman Oaks Notre Dame in a 7-4 win over Corona Santiago during the first day of the National Classic.

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Mar 30 • 9:40 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Celine Dion announces comeback concerts September-October in Paris

Céline Dion will perform at in Paris in September and October, marking her return to the stage after her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome.

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Mar 30 • 6:05 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Private health data still being given to ICE, California says

Trump administration has defied a judge's order by continuing to provide ICE with private health data of millions of Americans, California and other states argue

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Mar 30 • 5:27 PM EDT • Health • sfchronicle.com
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Mattel goes through another round of layoffs

The company behind Barbie and Hot Wheels plans to lay off 65 workers in May, the latest in a series of mass layoffs that have plagued Mattel in the past year.

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Mar 30 • 2:23 PM EDT • Business • latimes.com
In wrangling dark matter, some scientists find inspiration in the Torah, Krishna and Christ

Dark matter and dark energy are mysteries that have confounded scientists for decades, even though they comprise 95% of the universe's mass.

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Mar 30 • 1:47 PM EDT • Science • latimes.com
Here’s how to purchase tickets for 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

The Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games are still more than two years away, but the window for purchasing tickets officially opens this week.

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Mar 30 • 1:30 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Column: The time has come to discard California's top-two open primary

We should consider returning to a primary system that produces party nominees — one Democrat and one Republican — to give voters a more varied selection in November.

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Mar 30 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Big Tech joins Big Oil as big CA politics spenders

Tech companies spent $39 million to influence California politics last year, making 2025 a blockbuster year of spending for Meta, Google and others.

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Mar 30 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
Corn tortillas in California now must contain folic acid. More states are looking at it

In January, California became the first state to require food makers to add folic acid, a crucial vitamin, to corn masa flour used to make tortillas and other traditional foods. It’s a long-delayed move aimed at reducing Hispanic infants’ disproportionately high rates of serious conditions called neural tube defects.

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Mar 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • cnn.com
Big change for California small businesses: No more SBA loans for non-citizens

Non-U.S. citizens lose access to SBA funding for small businesses, which provide the bulk of new jobs in California.

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Mar 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • calmatters.org
The 'Ballet Reign' YouTube channel brings Gen Z vibes to the art form

The whimsical YouTube channel Ballet Reign posts explainer videos about classic ballets and dancers, bringing edgy, fun Gen Z vibes to an art form known for attracting an older crowd. The online response is effusive and growing.

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Mar 30 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Taylor Frankie Paul's domestic violence investigations explained

A timeline breaking down the rise of Hulu's 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' and Taylor Frankie Paul's domestic violence investigations.

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Mar 30 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Center Theatre Group unveils ecclectic 2026–2027 season

Center Theatre Group in its 2026–27 season will wrap August Wilson's Century Cycle with 'Fences,' plus stage some family-favorite shows.

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Mar 29 • 11:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Swalwell says Trump tries to sway California governor race with old FBI files

Rep. Eric Swalwell accuses President Trump of trying to influence California's governor race with old FBI files.

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Mar 29 • 7:19 PM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
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Swalwell accuses Trump of trying to influence California governor's race with old FBI files

California gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell says FBI Director Kash Patel's push to release decade-old case files is a Trump hit job.

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Mar 29 • 4:05 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings

Orange Lutheran is the new No. 1 high school baseball team in Southern California.

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Mar 29 • 2:00 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Jackknifed semi-truck closes southbound Business 80, CHP says

The California Highway Patrol said the semi-truck struck a vehicle and jackknifed on a connector ramp before catching fire.

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Mar 29 • 12:54 PM EDT • Business • kcra.com
Assemblyman Josh Hoover says Capitol Annex project leaders are hiding information from lawmakers

California Republican Assemblyman Josh Hoover says some state lawmakers like him are getting little to no information on the Capitol Annex Project and how much it could cost taxpayers.

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Mar 29 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • kcra.com
California Politics 360 Full Episode | Push for stricter voting laws

What’s known as the SAVE ACT would require voters to show proof of citizenship in person to register to vote.

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Mar 29 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • kcra.com
Matt Mahan explains why he should be California’s next governor

Matt Mahan sat down for an interview with California Politics 360 for a wide-ranging conversation on his run to be the state's next governor.

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Mar 29 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • kcra.com
Utah Sen. John Curtis helps lead push to ban sports betting contracts on prediction markets

Curtis and Schiff’s bill has support from the Indian Gaming Association and the California Nations Gaming Association

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • ictnews.org
Kaiser made $9.3 billion last year. Critics say it has strayed from its charitable mission

Kaiser Permanente, the nation's largest non-profit health group, has veered from its charitable mission and is now scarcely distinguishable from a corporation keenly focused on its bottom line, according to critics.

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Mar 29 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • latimes.com
California farmers were already struggling. Then came the Iran war

The war's disruption of exports and rise in fertilizer prices are hurting California farmers.

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Mar 29 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • latimes.com
Trump’s approval ratings just hit a new low. A Latino voter shift could reshape the midterms

Trump approval hits lows as Latino voters and young men peel away, with economy concerns and Iran war backlash reshaping 2026 midterm outlook.

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Mar 29 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Inside California Politics: March 28, 2026

Sacramento County Jim Cooper joined Inside California Politics this week to discuss his efforts to change the state’s elderly parole program. Under state law, inmates 50 and older who have se…

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Mar 29 • 2:01 AM EDT • Politics • kron4.com
Inside California Politics: March 28, 2026

Sacramento County Jim Cooper joined Inside California Politics this week to discuss his efforts to change the state’s elderly parole program. Under state law, inmates 50 and older who have se…

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Mar 29 • 2:01 AM EDT • Politics • fox40.com
Kash Patel’s push against Democratic lawmaker raises concerns within FBI

FBI Director Kash Patel is pressing to release a decade-old investigative file involving Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-California) and a suspected Chinese intelligence operative.

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Mar 29 • 12:42 AM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
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High school baseball and softball: Saturday's scores

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Saturday's games.

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Mar 29 • 12:33 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Paul McCartney at the Fonda: a rock legend in thrilling close-up

The 83-year-old rock legend did his latest underplay at L.A.'s Fonda Theatre on Friday night.

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Mar 28 • 6:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Florida influencer Clavicular arrested on suspicion of battery

A controversial manosphere influencer who goes by the name Clavicular was arrested on suspicion of battery, and no, this had nothing to do with the alligator incident.

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Mar 28 • 1:07 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Peter Alexander is leaving NBC News to join MS NOW as an anchor

Alexander will have a daily daytime newscast and handle breaking news for progressive-leaning cable news channel formerly known as MSNBC.

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Mar 28 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Mental Health Workers Fight for AI Protections in California

In Northern California, 2,400 mental health providers went on strike earlier this month against medical giant Kaiser Permanente. A major point of contention is Kaiser’s efforts to replace human-provided mental health care with artificial intelligence.

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Mar 28 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • jacobin.com
To protect public health, California must embrace clean transportation

“Diesel pollution is linked to asthma, heart disease, lung cancer, premature death and harm to children’s developing lungs and brains.”

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Mar 28 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • fresnobee.com
Letters to Sports: Bill Plaschke's Dodgers prediction is a winner

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Dodgers and Bill Plaschke's prediction they won't win another World Series (hint, they like it).

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Mar 28 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Kaiser health care workers ratify new contracts

Health care workers at Kaiser Permanente in California and Hawaii have ratified new union contracts after about a year of contentious negotiations and two rounds of strikes.

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Mar 28 • 6:05 AM EDT • Health • staradvertiser.com
How the landmark verdict against Meta and YouTube could hit their businesses

Meta and Alphabet, the parent company of YouTube, saw their stock price drop this week after a jury found the companies liable for the design and operations of their platforms, harming a young user.

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Mar 28 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • latimes.com
David Cross says stand-up specials aren't special anymore unless comics start breaking some rules

To make comedy specials special again, Cross says performers must break rules and take risks, rejecting slick, expensive productions that feel impersonal and phoned-in.

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Mar 27 • 7:33 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
The L.A. Phil premieres Gerald Barry’s wacky ‘Salome’

Following two of the most brilliantly wacky operas of our time from Gerald Barry, the premiere of his 'Salome' promises to out-wacky the others.

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Mar 27 • 5:19 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
UCLA's Cori Close says Bruins' success has taken a toll on her

UCLA coach Cori Close is calling for reforms that allow players to be paid and transfer while also supporting worn out coaching staffs.

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Mar 27 • 5:05 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
High school softball top 20 rankings for the Southland

Unbeaten Murrieta Mesa tops high school softball rankings

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Mar 27 • 2:58 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
California and a voting rights group filed legal challenges to stop GOP sheriff's ballot seizure

The California attorney general and a voting right groups have launched two legal challenges to halt a ballot seizure by a Republican sheriff in Riverside County

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Mar 27 • 1:53 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Three to give art talks at UC Davis

Three visionaries share their insight into their art at UC Davis this April. The California Studio: Manetti Shrem Artist Residencies at UC Davis explores the world of art through two

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Mar 27 • 1:53 PM EDT • Entertainment • davisenterprise.com
The two Taylor Lautners are expecting a baby Lautner soon

Taylor Lautner and his wife, Tay, are expecting their first baby. The 'Twilight' actor married the former Taylor Dome in 2022 after a one-year engagement.

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Mar 27 • 1:47 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Big tech spends more than ever to shape California politics

Tech giants involved in AI and cryptocurrency spent $39 million last year to influence lawmakers and policy. It’s the start of what could be a spending blitz in the upcoming election.

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Mar 27 • 12:54 PM EDT • Politics • vcstar.com
California’s good government dream has a nightmare flaw for state Democrats

Voters in the biggest blue state could theoretically be choosing between two Republican candidates for governor in in November — a wacky but not impossible outcome of the state’s nonpartisan primary system.

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Mar 27 • 11:45 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
50 Years of Environmental Data Can Predict Health and Strandings of Sea Lions Pups in California

For more than 50 years, NOAA Fisheries has conducted vital research on seal and sea lion populations at a remote research station on San Miguel Island, California. The long-term data set provides clues to help us understand what environmental conditions lead to malnourished California sea lion pups and increased stranding levels. This information is important for managing their populations and helping rehabilitation centers prepare for periods when sea lion pup strandings may be elevated.

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Mar 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • fisheries.noaa.gov
Tech giants are spending more than ever to shape California politics. See how much

Tech giants involved in AI and cryptocurrency spent $39 million last year to influence lawmakers and policy. It's the start of what could be a spending blitz in the upcoming election.

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Mar 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
Prep talk: Troy Randall of Corona Santiago is becoming a baseball standout

The junior third baseman and pitcher has made major improvement.

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Mar 27 • 7:15 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Column: The TSA is too important to be turned into a political pawn

Agents' pay should be reinstated, and also significantly higher to reflect their role in keeping the nation safe.

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Mar 27 • 6:01 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
'Kim's Convenience' review: Back onstage with sitcom warmth intact

Ins Choi's 'Kim Convenience,' the Toronto hit play that inspired a TV show, opens at the Ahmanson Theatre, refreshes a familiar immigrant family drama with warmth and gentle humor.

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Mar 27 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Apple, Ikea, Labubu: Why Culver City is a growing hot spot for business

Culver City has emerged as a magnet for companies and consumers.

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Mar 27 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • latimes.com
Judge rejects Green Party candidate’s bid to appear on California governor ballots

California Green Party candidate Butch Ware failed to submit correct tax returns in time to appear on the June ballot for governor, a judge ruled Thursday.

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Mar 26 • 8:56 PM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
Can pesticide exposure before pregnancy affect babies’ health?

A new study suggests a correlation between certain chemical compounds and lower newborn health scores.

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Mar 26 • 7:15 PM EDT • Health • universityofcalifornia.edu
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Ryan Gosling to star in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' directors' film

Ryan Gosling will star in a new movie from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.

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Mar 26 • 6:56 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Trump says he wants to send federalized troops to L.A., San Francisco

Trump called on the mayors and governors of several blue cities and states to allow troops to 'come in and stop the crime,' and specifically called out Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Mar 26 • 5:43 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Oscars to leave Hollywood's Dolby Theatre in 2029

In addition to the physical relocation, the Oscars will shift to YouTube, a major reset as the show looks to expand its reach after years of declining TV audiences.

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Mar 26 • 2:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
upus Unveiled: Bridging the Gap Between Science, Policy, and Patient Advocacy

Official website of Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D., representing California Senate District 39.

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Mar 26 • 12:05 PM EDT • Science • sd39.senate.ca.gov
Exclusive: Kamala Harris to appear at Democratic events through the South in April

As speculation continues about what Kamala Harris will do next, she has at least the first part of an answer: a swing through four Southern state Democratic Party events in April.

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Mar 26 • 7:01 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Reality TV is now a cultural powerhouse. There's no stopping it

The television genre is showing no signs of loosening its grip on viewers, who have helped propel series into sprawling universes.

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Mar 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
From Trump to Dr. Oz: 10 reality TV personalities who went into politics

These reality stars either began their careers on TV or dipped into it later, but they all also tried their hand at politics — some more successfully than others.

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Mar 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Ron Conway is worried that California's proposed wealth tax could pass

"Our job is to get Gavin to negotiate this so that it doesn't get to the ballot," Tech investor Ron Conway said.

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Mar 26 • 4:55 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Costly auto mandate amounts to needless overkill

HB26-1199 is currently in the legislature, and let me explain how this affects you. Currently in the state of Colorado, your vehicle’s emissions have to meet California standards even though you do not live in California. Though we all can agree we want clean air for all of us, meeting the California specifications further harms you, the […]

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Mar 26 • 2:15 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
All-League Greyhounds in winter sports named | Healdsburg Tribune | Local News Healdsburg, California

“What’s impactful about these selections is that they are decided on by all of the peer head coaches in the girls league. Each girl is talked about; some advocated for stat by stat, others in a speech-like cadence. These girls selected are getting head nods from all these other coaches. It’s a special recognition.”

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Mar 26 • 12:21 AM EDT • Sports • healdsburgtribune.com
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Capital & Main Wins Five Best in Business Awards from SABEW

An investigation into California’s failure to protect underage farmworkers was among the five entries that won awards from the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing.

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Mar 25 • 10:43 PM EDT • Business • capitalandmain.com
Howard Stern says 'George' magazine cover with JFK Jr. was his worst

Howard Stern is dishing on being JFK Jr.'s cover model for 'George' magazine and his friendship with Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.

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Mar 25 • 10:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Concern over Health Care Affordability Is Widespread

A majority of Californians are pessimistic about their future health care costs. These worries are fueling broad opposition to federal health care rollbacks.

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Mar 25 • 4:07 PM EDT • Health • ppic.org
Iran dismisses Trump's peace plan as 'deceptive,' as U.S. deploys more troops to Mideast

The Trump administration reportedly presented a 15-point peace deal to Iranian leaders. Iran rejected the proposal, according to its state media.

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Mar 25 • 2:05 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial

A California jury has found Meta and YouTube liable on all counts in a landmark case that accused the tech giants of intentionally addicting a young woman and injuring her

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Mar 25 • 1:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • abc12.com
The politics of California’s surging gas prices

Gas prices continue to spike amid oil market disruptions caused by the war in Iran — and both Republicans and Democrats are working to capitalize on the issue.

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Mar 25 • 11:04 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Glyphosate: A story of science, risk, and nuance

In the summer of 2014, a California groundskeeper named Dewayne Johnson started noticing patches of raw, weeping skin spreading across his body. He had spent years applying Roundup, Monsanto’s glyphosate-based herbicide, for a school district, sometimes drenched in it when equipment malfunctioned. By 2014, he had a diagnosis: non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In 2018, a jury awarded him $289 million in damages, later reduced on appeal. Tens of thousands of lawsuits followed. The story hasn’t quieted down. It’s all over the internet, swinging between “this will kill you, buy organic” and “relax, you’re fear-mongering.” Some of that recent chatter stems from an Executive Order protecting glyphosate and its production, which set off intense infighting within the MAHA movement. Some of it reflects a deeper truth: Americans genuinely care about harmful chemicals in their environment (see poll below). And the conversation isn’t going anywhere, with a Supreme Court case involving Monsanto set for this April. Glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. But does glyphosate cause cancer? And how much exposure is actually risky? With so much mistrust in institutions and corporations (and some genuine conflicts of interest), making sense of the actual scientific evidence is genuinely hard. Here is a translation of what the scientific evidence actually says. Does glyphosate cause harm? Glyphosate is an herbicide that kills most plants it contacts rather than targeting specific species. It works by blocking an enzyme pathway (EPSPS) that plants and many microorganisms need to produce essential amino acids. Without those amino acids, the plant can’t grow and dies. Glyphosate was first developed by Monsanto in the 1970s and became ubiquitous after the company introduced “Roundup Ready” crops in the 1990s. In 2024, Bayer removed glyphosate from residential Roundup-branded products due to litigation pressure. But today it is still the most widely used herbicide in the world. Farmers also discovered they could spray it directly on crops like oats, lentils, beans, and peas just before harvest to dry them out faster and make harvesting easier. Because of its widespread use, it’s obviously really important to understand if it’s harmful to humans. The key principle: The dose makes the poison The most important concept in toxicology is that “the dose makes the poison.” Sixteenth-century physician Paracelsus articulated what remains the foundational principle of toxicology: sola dosis facit venenum. Water will kill you if you drink enough of it. Aspirin saves lives at 81 milligrams and causes internal bleeding at higher chronic doses. So, at what dose is glyphosate poisonous? The LD50 in rats (the dose that kills half the test animals) is around 5,600 mg/kg body weight. Table salt is roughly 3,000 mg/kg. By that classic measure, glyphosate is less acutely toxic than salt. But some people are exposed to a lot of glyphosate through their work. And among the general public, there are many questions about low-dose, cumulative exposure from multiple sources over long periods. Does glyphosate cause health problems? Cancer Correlation maps are striking, with one analysis finding that 60% of counties that spray the most glyphosate have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma rates above the national average. But correlation alone doesn’t establish cause, which is why animal and human studies matter. In animals: Rat studies are typically what most fear is rooted in, but most people don’t know the study details on the dosage given to rats. A pooled analysis of the 13 most rigorous rat studies found evidence that very high doses, around 55,000 times greater than typical food residue exposure, can cause certain cancers. In humans: One of the strongest studies followed 55,000 herbicide users over 20 years and found no overall increased cancer risk. There was one signal: among those with the highest use, rates of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) appeared elevated. A broader meta-analysis of 18 human studies also found no overall cancer risk, though a separate meta-analysis focused specifically on non-Hodgkin lymphoma found that people with high cumulative glyphosate exposure faced a 41% higher relative risk compared to those with low or no exposure. These human studies are observational studies (randomized controlled trials would be unethical), and meta-analyses are only as reliable as the studies they pool. But the story seems consistent: at very high exposure levels, there may be some cancer risk. But that’s about as far as the science currently takes us. Emerging research: gut and reproductive health Gut: Because glyphosate targets a pathway that exists in some gut bacteria, scientists have questioned whether it could affect the microbiome. In mice, a 2023 University of Iowa study found that glyphosate altered gut bacterial composition and raised markers of intestinal inflammation. A 2024 systematic review found similar patterns: disrupted gut bacteria and problems with the mucus layer that protects the intestinal wall in mice. Whether this translates to humans is an open question. The human gut is highly variable and resistant, and we don't yet have strong studies confirming the same effects in people. Reproductive health: Animal studies have found that glyphosate-based herbicides can interfere with reproductive hormones, including disrupting egg cell development in mice and reducing the number of eggs available in sheep’s ovaries. However, the doses used in these experiments were high, so it’s not yet clear whether the same effects would occur in humans. On the human side, a 2021 pilot study led by Mount Sinai researchers tested urine samples from pregnant women across the U.S. and found glyphosate in 95% of them. The study also found a possible connection between higher glyphosate exposure during pregnancy and a subtle physical difference measured in female newborns. That said, some connections weren’t statistically reliable and this was a small study. The researchers themselves said more and larger studies are needed before drawing firm conclusions. What do regulators say about glyphosate safety? In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2A). The classification is worth taking seriously. But, there’s an important distinction: IARC classifies hazard, meaning the potential to cause harm under some conditions. It does not assess risk, which accounts for actual exposure levels and the real-world probability of harm. The U.S. EPA, the European Food Safety Authority, Health Canada, and regulatory agencies in Australia and Japan have all concluded that glyphosate is “unlikely to be carcinogenic to humans” at realistic exposure levels. They’re asking a different question: given how much of this people actually encounter, what is the probability of harm? Your actual exposure is what determines your actual risk. What does glyphosate mean for your daily life? At the grocery store: Food residues are small. The EPA’s acceptable daily intake is 1.75 mg/kg of body weight per day. To hit that threshold from oatmeal alone, a 150-pound adult would need to eat roughly 50 pounds of oats every day. But this calculation addresses only one pathway (food), and we don’t yet have robust tools to measure people’s actual total exposure. If reducing exposure matters to you, organic certification prohibits synthetic herbicides, and organic oat products generally test at lower or undetectable levels. Either way, a diet rich in whole grains, conventional or organic, is far better for your health than one that omits them out of fear of residues. On the farm: Occupational exposure is orders of magnitude higher than consumer exposure. Farmers and farm workers who mix, load, and apply glyphosate-based herbicides, especially without protective equipment, face meaningfully different risk profiles. Proper PPE isn’t optional. Integrated weed management strategies that rotate chemical modes of action are also worth taking seriously, both for health and for long-term effectiveness. If you live near a farm: Spray drift is real. Concentrations near field edges can spike during and after application, particularly on windy days. This is an area where I think public health could really step up and empower rural communities with buffer zones, rather than placing the onus on individuals. But for now, knowing your local agricultural calendar and keeping windows closed during application are the first steps. Bottom line Dewayne Johnson was exposed to glyphosate at levels most people will never encounter, and a jury decided he deserved compensation. That outcome is not evidence that the oatmeal in your pantry is dangerous. But it is a reminder that the dose, the context, and the person doing the exposing all matter enormously. Glyphosate is a chemical tool with benefits, trade-offs, and genuine open scientific questions. Learning to hold that complexity without collapsing into panic or dismissal is, honestly, one of the most useful and hardest things to do in navigating modern health science. Love, YLE Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) is founded and operated by Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, MPH PhD—an epidemiologist, wife, and mom of two little girls. Hannah Totte, MPH, is an epidemiologist and YLE Community Manager. YLE reaches more than 425,000 people in over 132 countries with one goal: “Translate” the ever-evolving public health science so that people will be well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. This newsletter is free to everyone, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support the effort, subscribe or upgrade below: Subscribe

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Kaiser Health Care Professionals Ratify New Contracts, Winning Vital Patient Safety Protections

Health care professionals, members of United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP, AFSCME), voted to ratify new contracts with Kaiser Permanente, winning critical protections that will directly improve patient care.

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Mar 25 • 10:02 AM EDT • Health • aflcio.org
California's Ro Khanna was riding high, then came the billionaires

As he lays the groundwork for a presidential bid, Ro Khanna couldn’t ask for a more perfect opportunity to burnish his credentials than a fight with billionaires.

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Mar 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • sfchronicle.com
Upset winner Gray Davis on California's last wide-open governor's race

Gray Davis was a huge underdog who prevailed in a wide-open 1998 contest. The Democrat urges trailing hopefuls to ignore pressure to quit and 'follow your heart.'

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Mar 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Bergamot Comedy Festival creates space for comedians to fail, grow and belong

The Bergamot Comedy Festival returns to the Crow in Santa Monica with a mission to nurture not just comedians but the surrounding community.

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Mar 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Pulitzer winner 'Fairview' is a little cloudy in its L.A. premiere

Jackie Sibblies Drury's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama "Fairview" receives its L.A. premiere at the Matrix in a Rogue Machine production directed by Oz Scott.

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Mar 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
The labor leader behind California’s billionaire tax showdown

For decades, Dave Regan has used California’s direct democracy system in a relentless campaign to shore up union power — and his own. But his newest mission is on an entirely different scale.

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Mar 25 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Plans for forum to replace scrapped USC governor's debate fall apart

A proposed forum cobbled together after USC canceled its gubernatorial debate fell apart as candidates of color excluded from the previous event were unable to show up in person, sources said.

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Mar 24 • 11:28 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
'13 Going On 30' is getting a Netflix reboot: The details

Netflix is rebooting the classic rom-com '13 Going On 30,' and the new iteration will star Emily Bader and Logan Lerman.

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Mar 24 • 10:32 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Prep baseball: ECR wins first game of series against Birmingham

A five-run first inning propels El Camino Real past Birmingham for first place in West Valley League baseball.

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Mar 24 • 9:56 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Jay-Z felt 'uncontrollable anger' amid sexual assault, rape lawsuit

Jay-Z has broken his silence about the lawsuit that accused him and fellow music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping a teenage girl more than two decades ago.

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Mar 24 • 8:16 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Defiant Democratic candidates in California governors race dig in

State Democratic Party leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, appear unwilling to force lower-polling Democrats out of the race.

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Mar 24 • 4:29 PM EDT • Politics • sfchronicle.com
Divided Supreme Court weighs the right to seek asylum at the southern border

The case posed a fundamental clash between the government's need to manage surges at the border and the moral and historic right to offer asylum to those fleeing persecution.

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Mar 24 • 3:38 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Newsom says he regrets earlier comments likening Israel to an ‘apartheid state’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he regretted using the word “apartheid” to describe the Israeli government’s treatment of Palestinians, though he warned “that’s a word you may hear others use” if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushes for territorial gains.

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Mar 24 • 1:31 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science to host Earth Day celebration, month of events

The Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley’s public science center, will host its third annual Earth Day Celebration on April 26,

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Mar 24 • 12:00 PM EDT • Science • localnewsmatters.org
Crowded Democratic race for California governor could open door for Republicans

The candidates will clash on Tuesday at a debate.

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Mar 24 • 7:39 AM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
Crowded Democratic Race for California Governor Could Open Door for Republicans

By Joseph Ax and Costas Pitas March 24 (Reuters) - By many measures, California is the center of the ⁠Democratic ⁠Party's political universe. The most populous U.S. state, it is ⁠home to both the party's last presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, and possibly its future one, Governor Gavin Newsom. But ...

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Mar 24 • 6:02 AM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
Opinion | Nothing against California-based Sutter Health, but Allina’s local governance matters

Allina is built on a "model of care that puts patients and families at the center of everything. That is not something that transfers automatically with a transaction. It has to be protected deliberately, by people who understand what it is and why it matters," the writer says.

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Mar 24 • 5:59 AM EDT • Health • startribune.com
Newsom Talks Trump, 2028 — and Where He Draws the Line on Israel

The California governor opens up about family, risk and the choices that could shape his political future.

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Mar 24 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Monday's games.

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Mar 24 • 1:24 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Corona Santiago hands Corona its first baseball defeat behind Troy Randall

Corona Santiago baseball takes the first game of three-game series over Corona with a 6-2 victory.

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Mar 23 • 10:01 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, and not just for weight loss

Use of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is growing, with about 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. saying they currently take the medications.

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Mar 23 • 7:52 PM EDT • Health • latimes.com
Utah Sen. John Curtis helps lead push to ban sports betting contracts on prediction markets

Utah Sen. John Curtis and California Sen. Adam Schiff are leading a push to make clear that sports prediction markets are indeed gambling.

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Mar 23 • 7:06 PM EDT • Sports • utahnewsdispatch.com
California governor debate draws backlash over who made the stage

Only six of the ten prominent candidates will be on the debate stage.

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Mar 23 • 6:35 PM EDT • Politics • mercurynews.com
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'Sled head': Lawsuits against USA Bobsled/Skeleton allege brain injury

Three personal injury lawsuits have been filed on behalf of elite bobsledders who claim officials intentionally concealed evidence that the sport causes brain injuries.

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Mar 23 • 4:31 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
UCI Health says it will lay off 150 in 'strategic restructuring'

About 1% of the system's workforce is expected to be laid off as the county's only academic health system restructures, citing cuts at the federal level.

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Mar 23 • 3:45 PM EDT • Health • latimes.com
Meet Three Sagehens Playing Spring Sports in 2026 | Pomona College in Claremont, California

The spring sports season offers a smorgasbord of options for Sagehens fans, with teams taking to the diamond, track, pool, field and golf course to test their mettle against Division III athletes from across the country.

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Mar 23 • 3:30 PM EDT • Sports • pomona.edu
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Review: Inside the night Jo Koy and Fluffy made comedy history at SoFi Stadium

The veteran comedians created an intimate experience despite the enormous venue, drawing the crowd together through storytelling and humor from start to finish.

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Mar 23 • 3:06 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Californians may need to mail ballots early as Supreme Court signals support for new election day deadline

California counts mail-in ballots that arrive up to seven days after election day, but that option may be deemed illegal

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Mar 23 • 12:26 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Trump attacking Newsom's dyslexia proves president's incompetence

President Trump claims Gov.

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Mar 23 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
UCLA tries to enjoy rare opportunity for Lauren and Sienna Betts

UCLA works to celebrate Lauren and Sienna Betts as successful sisters and individual playmakers pushing to help the Bruins win.

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Mar 23 • 6:30 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com