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Brother of disgruntled ex-employee accused of kidnapping and murdering family-of-four charged as accessory

Investigators previously said they believed at least one more perpetrator helped Jesus Salgado kidnap and murder the family-of-four

The Independent UK

‘Erotic Exotic’ zookeeper on the run after selling jaguar on Instagram to placate customer disappointed with monkey

The cat changed owners three times and was nearly killed before finding refuge at an animal sanctuary

The Independent UK

Proposition 30 has Calif. voters deciding on a tax for zero-emission vehicles. What you need to know

LOS ANGELES — On its face, Proposition 30 is simple enough: Raise taxes on the richest Californians. Pull in $30 billion to $90 billion over the next 20 years. Use 80% of the money to subsidize electric vehicles and charging stations, and 20% for wildfire suppression and prevention.

Los Angeles Times

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Two inmates killed at California state prisons within 24 hours, officials say

LOS ANGELES — The deaths of two men within 24 hours at California prisons are being investigated as homicides, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said.

Los Angeles Times

MPX cases falling dramatically in California. Is the outbreak ending?

LOS ANGELES — A promising decrease in new MPX cases in Los Angeles County is probably the result of vaccination efforts, changes in behavior among higher-risk individuals and growing natural immunity for survivors, officials said.

Los Angeles Times

All candidates for California State Assembly District 5 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for California State Assembly District 5— Rebecca Chenoweth (D) and Joe Patterson (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Suspect arrested for murder, kidnapping of California family

A suspect has been arrested on murder and kidnapping charges after four members of a California family, including an 8-month-old girl, were found dead in a rural area two days after their abduction, authorities said.

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Here’s a look at San Francisco’s 14 local ballot measures

Welcome to the Friday, October 7, 2022, Brew.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pose for photos on surprise date night at concert

Photos show Prince Harry and Meghan Markle backstage at a concert that appeared to take place earlier this week that featured a performance by Hawaiian singer-songwriter Paula Fuga

Daily Mirror

Editorial: Berkeley group pushes a ban on pro-Israel speakers

The sad state of free speech on America’s college campuses has been well-documented. Now a controversy at a top California institution shines a light on how on one such effort to stifle opposing viewpoints has intersected with antisemitism.

Tribune News Service

More abortion votes across US – can Kansas inspire another pro-choice win?

Campaigners on both sides scramble ahead of referendums in Kentucky, Montana, California, Vermont and Michigan

The Guardian - US

More water restrictions likely as California pledges to cut use of Colorado River supply

LOS ANGELES — With the Colorado River in crisis and reservoir levels continuing to decline, some California water agencies are planning to significantly reduce the amount they take from the river starting next year.

Los Angeles Times

California takes leading edge on climate laws. Others could follow

California has enacted an ambitious package of legislation to aggressively combat the climate crisis — a bold move by the world’s fifth-largest economy that could inspire action in other states.

Tribune News Service

California taxpayers to get refunds starting Friday to help with rising costs of gas

The Golden State will send tax refunds to about 23 million Californians starting Friday to help them navigate the rising costs due to inflation.

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Pot twist: Cannabis firm says federal judge can’t order it pay nearly $1M in back rent because its business isn’t legal under federal law

But the landlord insists its lease is both “valid and enforceable.”

Motor1

Toyota President Thinks California's EV Targets Will Be Tough To Meet

He thinks EVs need more time to go mainstream.

Reason

A California Law Designed To Protect Children's Digital Privacy Could Lead to Invasive Age Verification

While the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act was hailed as a victory for digital privacy, critics warn of a litany of unintended consequences.

Reason

California A.G. Says Anaheim NIMBYs Can't Block Women's Group Home

State officials have been warning Anaheim for decades that their regulations on transitional housing were illegal. The city's rejection of nonprofit Grandma's House of Hope's group home was the last straw.

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Many California GOP candidates are against abortion. They just don’t like to talk about it

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Republicans are heading into the midterm elections with messages for voters on everything from inflation to crime and education to homelessness.

The Independent UK

Jesus Manuel Salgado: What we know about the man charged with kidnap and murder of California family

Jesus Manuel Salgado, 48, was charged with four counts of murder and four counts of kidnapping in connection with the deaths and disappearances of a family in Merced County

The Independent UK

Everything we know about family of four, including eight-month-old baby, kidnapped and killed in California

Authorities have not established whether the suspect, 48-year-old Jesus Salgado, knew the victims

Los Angeles Times

More water restrictions likely as California pledges to cut use of Colorado River supply

LOS ANGELES — With the Colorado River in crisis and reservoir levels continuing to decline, California water agencies that depend on the river are planning to significantly reduce their use of water from the river starting next year.

Tribune News Service

Aftershock 2022: Why women will rule year’s top hard rock festival

Three of the most popular female-fronted acts in hard rock are set to perform at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California.

The Independent UK

Jesus Manuel Salgado: What we know about person of interest in kidnap and killing of California family

Jesus Manuel Salgado has been taken into custody,

Los Angeles Times

Voters support Newsom's mental health plan and back mandatory kindergarten, poll shows

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California voters strongly support Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to set up a new court system for people struggling with a combination of severe mental illness, homelessness and substance use, but split with the governor on requiring children to attend kindergarten, a new poll shows.

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