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June 26, 2022
With Roe v. Wade overturned, will California’s universities become safe havens for out-of-state students?
UC and CSU double down on offering comprehensive reproductive health education
June 26, 2022
Live updates: Officials plan their next moves after the fall of Roe v. Wade
Protests continued this weekend at the Supreme Court and across the country after Friday's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The reverberations are being felt in Congress and state capitals.
June 26, 2022
California’s next cannabis battle may be coming to a city near you
Some California cannabis companies are going directly to voters to get around local officials opposed to dispensaries. The epicenter for the effort is in Manhattan Beach and three nearby cities in Southern California.
June 25, 2022
What happens if Californians pass two sports betting initiatives?
There’s a good chance that two initiatives to legalize sports betting will appear on the November ballot. If both pass, they might both go into effect or the result could be decided in court, depending on which one gets more yes votes.
Hundreds gather in Sacramento to protest Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade
Demonstrators in downtown Sacramento expressed gratitude to live in California where abortion rights are protected and shared concerns for others.
Governor Newsom signs bill to shield patients threatened by abortion bans in other states
The governor also said California will spend tens of millions of dollars to ensure healthcare clinics can support people seeking abortion from out of state.
June 24, 2022
Here's where abortions will likely be banned or strictly limited post Roe
With the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion bans in many states will kick in. Here are the states with laws with abortion bans and restrictions in place.
The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. Here's what it means for California.
While the ruling does not change abortion access in California, state Democratic leaders have been preparing for this moment and the influx of patients expected from other states to receive reproductive care.
June 24, 2022
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, reversing Roe v. Wade, the court's five-decade-old decision that guaranteed a woman's right to obtain an abortion.
Get a closer look at spiders at UC Davis 'Eight-Legged Encounters' this weekend
Some of the country's top experts on arachnids will be in Davis this Saturday for a family-friendly event featuring exhibits, crafts and live spider specimens that will help demystify the amazing creatures, and even name a new species.
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Weather
Tokyo warned of power crunch as Japan endures heat wave
June 26, 2022
Weather officials announce the earliest end to the country's annual summer rainy season since the Japan Meteorological Agency began keeping records in 1951.
Culture
Stars use BET Awards stage to criticize Roe v. Wade ruling
June 26, 2022
Hosts and entertainers at the annual show recognizing Black excellence in the arts and sports criticize the recent Supreme Court decision the landmark overturning Roe v. Wade.
Sports
The Colorado Avalanche wins its first Stanley Cup in 21 years
June 26, 2022
The Avalanche's Cale Makar was awarded the series' most valuable player as the Colorado team defeated the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
Politics
6 political questions after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade
June 26, 2022
There are lots of questions about what happens now after the Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. Wade. Here are six that have political implications.
National
Around the nation, demonstrators show support for abortion rights
June 26, 2022
As nearly two dozen states move to ban or restrict access to abortion following Friday's Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, reproductive rights protests continued across the country.
Reproductive rights in America
A GOP congresswoman said the end of Roe is a 'historic victory for white life'
June 26, 2022
In the moment, Rep. Mary Miller then led the crowd in applause. A campaign spokesperson for Miller told NPR she meant to say "victory for Right to Life."
World
Biden announced a $600 billion global infrastructure program to counter China's clout
June 26, 2022
A decade after China's global infrastructure program started, the U.S., G7 countries and private capital will invest in clean energy, technology and other projects in developing countries.
Television
Mishael Morgan is the first Black actor to win a lead category at the Daytime Emmys
June 26, 2022
The 35-year-old from Trinidad and Tobago plays Amanda Sinclair on the CBS show "The Young and the Restless."
Life Kit
Dear Life Kit: My husband secretly racked up our credit card bill. Now what?
June 26, 2022
Talking about money with people you love can be difficult. Financial therapist Amanda Clayman answers your tricky (and anonymous) financial questions.
Europe
Russia bombs Kyiv in a weekend missile barrage across Ukraine
June 26, 2022
A Russian missile slammed into the top floor of an apartment building in the capital, killing at least one person and injuring several others.
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