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David Maraniss tells Barack Obama’s story
After nearly a term in office, do you think you know Barack Obama? Well, think again. In his new biography, David Maraniss goes into exhaustive detail about Obama’s life. But he doesn’t stop there. He...
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Senator Mark Leno introduces bill to allow individuals to have more than two...
Senator Mark Leno introduces bill to allow individuals to have more than two legal parents Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesThe family - consisting of two parents, whether same or different sex -...
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Summertime sizzles at the Levitt Pavilion
Musicians perform at the Levitt Pavillion. Credit: sudro_2/Flickr (cc by-nc-nd)Nothing says summer like a picnic on the grass, grooving to live music. Here in Southern California, you can hear music...
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Homeowner Bill of Rights heads to Governor’s desk for approval
Homeowner Bill of Rights heads to Governor’s desk for approval Credit: David McNew/Getty ImagesIn a coup for California homeowners, state legislators have passed the California Homeowner Bill of...
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What does patriotism mean to you?
What does patriotism mean to you? Credit: MICHAL CIZEK/AFP/Getty ImagesIndependence Day, the 4th of July, is traditionally a day to celebrate the birth of our nation. For some, it’s just about firing...
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Olympic swimmers make waves ahead of Summer Games
Why has the U.S. Olympic swimming team featured so few African American athletes? Credit: Getty ImagesReady your flags and set your stopwatches. The London Games kick off in a matter of weeks. Big...
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In ‘Engines Of Change’ the automobile is the vehicle to understanding the...
For every significant milestone in American History, there was –right behind it, carrying the masses—an automobile that became the icon for that time. Whether it was the Ford Thunderbird that helped...
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Too big to fail — but just in case...
President and CEO of J.P. Morgan Chase Co. Jamie Dimon testifies before a Senate Banking Committee hearing Credit: Mark Wilson/Getty ImagesAfter the big bank bailout of 2008, nothing that drastic was...
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Why the dystopian genre of young adult books is so popular
If you have a teenager, you probably remember the fervor for the movie version of The Hunger Games. Kids camped out for days at movie theaters across the country so that they could be first in line to...
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California cities consider using eminent domain to keep people in their homes
To address the housing bust, some cities in California are considering invoking eminent domain to restructure mortgages. Credit: David McNew/Getty ImagesSan Bernardino County may invoke eminent domain...
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Orange County journalists’ roundtable
Carlos Bustamante being loaded into a vehicle by the Orange County District Attorney's Office (OCDA) Bureau of Investigation for transportation to jail. Credit: Orange County DA's officeLarry and our...
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What is your sunscreen hiding?
Which one of these sunscreens would be considered safe and correctly labeled by the Food and Drug Administration? Credit: Benjamin MorrisEveryone, including the Food & Drug Administration, agrees...
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Who wins as Steve Nash comes to the Lakers?
Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns laughs with Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at the Staples Center on December, 10 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Harry...
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What could be better than college?
Parents spend years extolling the virtues of doing well in school. The reason? So the next generation can secure a place in a good college and ideally go on to live a better life. But the value of a...
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The ethnoarchaeology of the American home
What do your refrigerator magnets say about you?What does the number of magnets on your refrigerator say about the clutter in your home? What’s the most common, the most costly, yet the least utilized...
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The transitional year of 1970 in rock and roll, politics, and culture
Fire and Rain: The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, CSNY, and the Lost Story of 1970 Credit: By David BrowneJust exactly when did the sixties end, and the seventies begin? The Kent State...
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Pot clinics go up in smoke after city council vote
Dispensaries like this one are going up in smoke due to the LA city council ban Credit: Corey Moore/KPCCThe Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously (14-0) last night to ban marijuana dispensaries...
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Tensions continue to rise between Anaheim police and residents
A protester kicks a passing police car during a demonstration to show outrage for the shooting death of Manuel Angel Diaz, 25, at Anaheim City Hall on July 24, 2012 in Anaheim, California. Credit:...
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Decision day for controversial Cadiz water project
The Cadiz Valley water project would pump groundwater from an aquifer in the Mojave Desert. Credit: Carlo Allegri/Getty ImagesTonight, a long, drawn-out water war comes to a head in Mission Viejo....
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Sacramento River pipeline proposal hopes to support population needs
Current water pump pipes in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, an area that has been heavily impacted by our water needs. Credit: David McNew/Getty ImagesGovernor Jerry Brown and Interior...
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