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A Ticking Clock Threatens Obama's Immigration Plan

April 17, 2015 • A New Orleans federal appeals court case may determine whether the president can implement his immigration plan before his term is up.

How Almonds Became A Scapegoat For California's Drought

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How Almonds Became A Scapegoat For California's Drought

April 16, 2015 • The relentless drought has turned almonds into a target for water conservationists who bemoan that it takes one gallon of water to grow one almond. Growers say the bad rap is unfair and misleading.

How Almonds Became A Scapegoat For California's Drought

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Immigrant-Rights Activists In Seattle Claim Victory In Child Deportation Case

April 14, 2015 • A federal judge in Seattle has given immigrant advocates a victory.

Immigrant-Rights Activists In Seattle Claim Victory In Child Deportation Case

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Amid Drought, Central Valley Residents Face Rising Water Prices

April 2, 2015 • A small California town may run out of water because the drought has driven up the price to buy it. Residents of Cantua Creek, Calif., say they can't afford to pay the $30 monthly increase in their bills. The state has offered temporary relief to Fresno County, which supplies water to Cantua Creek. But officials must find an affordable solution for residents to keep taps running long-term.

Amid Drought, Central Valley Residents Face Rising Water Prices

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California Plastic Bag Referendum Could Spark Environmental Showdown

March 24, 2015 • A referendum to repeal California's statewide ban on plastic single-use bags has been added to the November 2016 ballot. The measure was backed by the plastic bag industry.

California Plastic Bag Referendum Could Spark Environmental Showdown

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Calif. Lawyer Proposes Ballot Initiative To Kill Gays And Lesbians

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Calif. Lawyer Proposes Ballot Initiative To Kill Gays And Lesbians

March 24, 2015 • The "Sodomite Suppression Act" is unlikely to get a vote, but it's making waves in the Golden State, where all it takes is $200 and a few hundred thousand signatures to get on a ballot.

Blue Shield Of California Loses Its Tax-Exempt Status

March 19, 2015 • One of California's largest health insurers, Blue Shield of California, could be on the hook for a massive tax bill after the state revoked its tax-exempt status. The company is appealing the decision which could cost the health insurer tens of millions of dollars a year. The dispute comes as the nonprofit is facing mounting criticism for operating like a for-profit company.

Blue Shield Of California Loses Its Tax-Exempt Status

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More San Francisco Police Officers Accused Of Sending Racist Texts

March 17, 2015 • The investigation started with a sergeant accused of wire fraud and other federal charges. It has expanded to involve offensive messages and more than a dozen officers.

A Chinese Immigrant Gets His California Law License, 125 Years Later

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A Chinese Immigrant Gets His California Law License, 125 Years Later

March 17, 2015 • Hong Yen Chang was denied the chance to practice law in California more than a century ago because of his race. This week, the California Supreme Court posthumously granted him a law license.

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Immigration Courts 'Operating In Crisis Mode,' Judges Say

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Immigration Courts 'Operating In Crisis Mode,' Judges Say

February 23, 2015 • The nation's immigration courts are jammed with the asylum cases of some 60,000 unaccompanied minors who crossed the southern border last summer. There are 429,000 cases pending and only 223 judges.

Immigration Courts 'Operating In Crisis Mode,' Judges Say

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Texas Court Ruling Leaves Undocumented Immigrants In Legal Limbo

February 21, 2015 • Immigration advocacy groups met yesterday to talk about what is next for those who want to apply for temporary protections offered by President Obama. A Texas judge recently blocked those actions.

Texas Court Ruling Leaves Undocumented Immigrants In Legal Limbo

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Judge's Decision Complicates Matters For Unauthorized Immigrants

February 18, 2015 • Applications for expanded deportation protections are on hold temporarily while the White House appeals a federal court ruling. Some states challenged the executive actions that extended protections.

Judge's Decision Complicates Matters For Unauthorized Immigrants

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Judge Blocks Obama's Executive Action On Immigration

February 17, 2015 • A federal judge in Texas said President Obama had overstepped his authority. The president's plan was designed to shield from deportation as many as 4 million people living in this country illegally.

Judge Blocks Obama's Executive Action On Immigration

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Should Shared Ancestry Force A Judge's Recusal?

January 24, 2015 • An Iranian-American immigration judge is suing the Department of Justice over its requirement that she not hear cases involving Iranians.

Should Shared Ancestry Force A Judge's Recusal?

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Supreme Court Will Rule On Gay Marriage Later This Year

January 17, 2015 • The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up the issue of same-sex marriage, again. This time, it will determine whether states have the right to ban gays and lesbians from marrying.

Supreme Court Will Rule On Gay Marriage Later This Year

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Friday April 17, 2015

Thursday April 16, 2015

How Almonds Became A Scapegoat For California's Drought

Tuesday April 14, 2015

Immigrant-Rights Activists In Seattle Claim Victory In Child Deportation Case

Thursday April 2, 2015

Amid Drought, Central Valley Residents Face Rising Water Prices

Tuesday March 24, 2015

California Plastic Bag Referendum Could Spark Environmental Showdown

Thursday March 19, 2015

Blue Shield Of California Loses Its Tax-Exempt Status

Tuesday March 17, 2015

A Chinese Immigrant Gets His California Law License, 125 Years Later

Monday February 23, 2015

Immigration Courts 'Operating In Crisis Mode,' Judges Say

Saturday February 21, 2015

Texas Court Ruling Leaves Undocumented Immigrants In Legal Limbo

Wednesday February 18, 2015

Judge's Decision Complicates Matters For Unauthorized Immigrants

Tuesday February 17, 2015

Judge Blocks Obama's Executive Action On Immigration

Saturday January 24, 2015

Should Shared Ancestry Force A Judge's Recusal?

Saturday January 17, 2015

Supreme Court Will Rule On Gay Marriage Later This Year