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By Tomoki Chien
NEWSLETTER EDITOR |
Good morning. This will be the last newsletter of the week before we head into the Thanksgiving break, FYI. |
And now, here are the USC, Los Angeles and California stories you need to know for today — plus some from the nation and world. |
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The man who ran over a group of LA County sheriff’s cadets denied that it was an intentional attack, saying he fell asleep at the wheel — contrary to what Sheriff Alex Villanueva asserted last week. One deputy is on life support while another three remain hospitalized in “critical” condition. |
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Gov. Gavin Newsom released $1 billion in state homeless funds that he froze earlier this month. The governor had previously frustrated local leaders by withholding the funds meant to tackle California’s homelessness crisis, saying their plans weren’t ambitious enough. |
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University of California academic workers are back at the second week of their strike after reportedly making headway in weekend negotiations over health benefits and workplace security for international students. The university system hasn’t budged much on wages, though. |
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The Biden administration approved $1.1 billion in conditional funding that could keep the aging Diablo Canyon Power Plant operational past its scheduled 2025 shutdown. Gov. Newsom has been one of the plant’s biggest proponents, arguing that it’ll buy California time as it transitions to green power sources and grapples with energy challenges in the climate crisis. |
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Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta is investigating whether hospital software programs divert more attention and resources to white patients than minorities, exacerbating racial disparities in healthcare. |
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At least 162 people died after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia, while rescue workers are still racing to reach victims under the rubble. (Reuters) An SUV plowed through the glass front window of an Apple store in a Boston suburb, killing one and wounding more than a dozen. (The New York Times) A major railroad union voted against a new wage deal from the White House, although union leaders are cautiously optimistic that they can settle a deal before workers begin to strike. (The Wall Street Journal) Graduation rates in Alabama and West Virginia impressively skyrocketed over the last decade. (The Washington Post) Thirty eight people died in a fire at an industrial wholesaler company in Henan Province, China; the cause of the fire is still unknown. (Associated Press)
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San Francisco launched a guaranteed income program for transgender residents. The program, which is accepting applications until Dec. 15, will provide 55 residents with $1,200 per month for up to 18 months alongside medical, mental health and financial coaching services. |
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