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California in Focus: Lecturer Acquitted, Energy Clash, Allergy-Safe Dining, and Looming LAUSD Strike
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California in Focus: Lecturer Acquitted, Energy Clash, Allergy-Safe Dining, and Looming LAUSD Strike

Four California stories in one: a Cal State Channel Islands philosophy lecturer was acquitted of assaulting a federal officer after a protest; U.S. Energy Secretary visited a Long Beach oil site amid ongoing federal-vs-state disputes over California’s setback laws; a LA Local feature highlighted seven allergy-friendly dining spots; and LAUSD faces a potential three-union strike that could shutter schools starting April 14, with ongoing negotiations on pay, benefits and student support.

New details surface in Castle Peak avalanche as rescue wraps up
california-news1 month ago

New details surface in Castle Peak avalanche as rescue wraps up

The Sierra Avalanche Center released new details about a deadly Castle Peak avalanche on Feb. 17, revealing that 12 of 15 backcountry travelers were caught and some were buried, with new photos and maps shared. Tahoe National Forest had closed the Castle Peak area for recovery operations, a closure later lifted on Feb. 23 after all victims were recovered. Officials urge extreme caution in backcountry recreation and remind visitors to prepare with proper avalanche gear and training, checking conditions before heading out.