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Tuesday

Law

U.S. Citizen Stranded In Yemen Sues State Department

Several Yemeni-American men report being stranded temporarily in Yemen after the U.S. seized their passports. They say the government accused them of fraud and forced them to sign false confessions.

U.S. Citizen Stranded In Yemen Sues State Department

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Monday

Law

U.S. Judge To Rule On Asylum Challenge Involving Families From Central America

A federal judge is expected to rule on whether it is constitutional to hold women and children from Central America, who are seeking asylum in the U.S., in detention centers.

U.S. Judge To Rule On Asylum Challenge Involving Families From Central America

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Friday

Law

San Francisco Police Texting Scandal Could Compromise Thousands Of Cases

The San Francisco district attorney has identified 3,000 criminal cases that could be compromised by a growing scandal involving racist and otherwise offensive text messages sent by police officers.

San Francisco Police Texting Scandal Could Compromise Thousands Of Cases

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Thursday

Friday

California Bill Could Limit Police Access To Body Camera Footage

Oakland police officers, wearing body cameras, form a line during demonstrations against recent incidents of alleged police brutality nationwide. Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images hide caption

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National

California Bill Could Limit Police Access To Body Camera Footage

Lawmakers want to prohibit police officers from viewing video from their body cameras before they write their reports. It's part of an effort to bring more transparency to policing.

California Bill Could Limit Police Access To Body Camera Footage

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Thursday

How Almonds Became A Scapegoat For California's Drought

Dead almonds on a drought-stricken tree near Fresno, Calif., on April 10, 2015. Michael Nelson/EPA/Corbis hide caption

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How Almonds Became A Scapegoat For California's Drought

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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Thursday

National

Amid Drought, Central Valley Residents Face Rising Water Prices

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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Tuesday

National

California Plastic Bag Referendum Could Spark Environmental Showdown

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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Thursday

Business

Blue Shield Of California Loses Its Tax-Exempt Status

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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Tuesday

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

The California Supreme Court righted what it called a "grievous wrong" by posthumously granting a law license to Hong Yen Chang, a Chinese immigrant whose application was denied because of his race 125 years ago. AP/Ah Tye Family hide caption

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

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.

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

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