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As California's war over land use authority rages on, critics of the state's housing quotas are turning to voters. trib.al/IPwMobq

California is determining who is still eligible for the government benefit following the pandemic. trib.al/JVaHriO

California was the first state to adopt a seal of biliteracy. Since then, almost all states have followed suit. trib.al/Y1rgvhn

From an 1884 roller coaster that crept along at 6 mph to the freaky fast Kingda Ka in New Jersey, Americans love the thrill of the plunge. trib.al/EM3BY9M

Lisa Fatu, 42, used her company credit card to buy a couch and pay personal bills to the tune of over $50,000, police said. trib.al/ylYL1Pr

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If the resolution passes, California would become the nation's first state to call for a convention about amending the U.S. Constitution. trib.al/oI29S6n

Sponge rounds were used to take a woman into custody after two hours of de-escalation techniques were unsuccessful, police said. trib.al/P6zDJej

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"We searched all over the country for Jewish camps that had diversity." trib.al/1ML0zIL

COVID-related hospitalization rates jumped by 12.5 percent nationwide from July 23 to 29. "Basically, it's another version of Omicron." trib.al/9pmr0q0

Here's what the U.S. Geological Survey has to say about the earthquake. trib.al/iWZ1qUf

The report credits California for spending $350 million on its teacher residency program. trib.al/g2bfVWR

Bay Area numbers by county show how many times a utility line was hit when digging — damages charged to homeowners or contractors. trib.al/l3KnV1f

The series brings a cast or crew member of an upcoming, first-run movie to St. Helena for an in-person conversation. trib.al/5syxxlW

The driver was arrested on multiple charges at the end of the pursuit, the California Highway Pursuit said. trib.al/lw5vNDm

Officers responded to a 911 call about three possible gunshots followed by the sound of glass breaking. trib.al/Ab5Fioa

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Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/clKvok7