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A new law signed by President Donald Trump on Wednesday gives dying patients the right to request drugs that are not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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California To Spend $768M On Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

May 31, 2018

(AP) — California utilities will invest nearly $768 million to expand a network of charging stations and build other infrastructure for electric vehicles as the state moves toward a goal of 5 million zero-emission cars on the roads by 2030.

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Housing, Police Shootings, Homelessness — Sacramento City Council Candidates In Natomas Discuss The Issues

May 31, 2018 | Bob Moffitt

Candidates running for the District One seat say these are significant issues this election.

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State Auditors Say California Underreports Hate Crimes

May 31, 2018

(AP) — California is underreporting hate crimes to the FBI, state lawmakers and the public because local law enforcement agencies lack adequate policies and training, state auditors said Thursday.

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Voting In Tuesday’s California Primary Election? Here’s What You Need To Know

May 31, 2018 | Kacey Sycamore

There’s a lot to keep track of for Tuesday’s California primary election. Here’s a rundown of the key races to watch and what’s new for voters this election season.

State Government

Californians May Have To Request Plastic Straws At Eateries

May 31, 2018

(AP) — Sit-down restaurants in California may soon stop automatically providing disposable plastic straws with drinks unless customers request them.

State Government

California Senate Supports State-Backed Bank For Pot Money

May 31, 2018

(AP) — California lawmakers moved Wednesday to create a state-backed bank to handle the billions of dollars flowing from the newly legal recreational marijuana market.

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California Dream

Making San Francisco’s Gritty Tenderloin Safer For Kids

May 31, 2018

The Tenderloin is notorious for the homelessness on its streets and open drug use and sales. But it's also one of the only affordable neighborhoods left in San Francisco and is home to hundreds of low-income and immigrant families.

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Classical

New Classical Tracks: Francisco Fullana Explores Past And Present of 'Four Seasons'

May 31, 2018

Spanish violinist Francisco Fullana explores the parallels between Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' and Max Richter's 'The Four Seasons Recomposed' on his debut recording. Julie Amacher spoke with Fullana about the album for this week’s New Classical Tracks.