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Smokers fund California's early childhood programs. What happens when they quit?

Taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products have funded many of the state's early childhood services for 25 years thanks to Proposition 10.

 

100 people evacuated as fire destroys 7 trailers at Desert Hot Springs RV park

A fire at Country Squire RV Park broke out just before 1 p.m. Tuesday. Because of a 500-gallon propane tank on site, the entire park was evacuated.

 

Rabbit Fire burns into 5th day as hundreds of firefighters work to increase containment

The Rabbit Fire started Friday southwest of Beaumont, and on Tuesday it entered its fifth day as hundreds of firefighters had it almost 50% contained.

 

3-year-old accidentally shoots, kills 1-year-old sister with unsecured gun, police in California say

A Fallbrook, California, 3-year-old child accidentally shot and killed their 1-year-old sister after getting a hold of an unsecured gun.

 

When does school start in the Coachella Valley? See first day of classes for each district

School is just around the corner for students across the Coachella Valley. Find out when the first day of classes is for your school district.

 

CSU, nation's largest university system, mishandled sexual misconduct, bullying claims

An outside report found that last year's high-profile scandals were endemic of a larger, institutional problem in Cal State's handling of complaints.

 

5 burros found fatally shot in California's Death Valley National Park, officials say

Park officials are investigating after five burros were found shot and killed at Death Valley National Park in California, officials said.

 

Who can call themselves 'Doctor'? Federal lawsuit challenges California's restrictions

Three nurse practitioners who hold doctoral degrees argue a law that blocks them from using the "Dr." title violates the First Amendment.

 

Newsom's mental health plan could strip more than $700 million from services, report says

California may change how it spends its millionaire's tax by directing more money toward housing. Some county-run mental health programs could lose out.

 

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