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Apr 2024
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Water Restrictions This Summer?, CA Fast...

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California's rainy season is ending, but did SoCal get enough rain and snow to avoid water restrictions? CA fast food workers are now paid a $20 hourly minimum wage. Famed sculptor Richard Serra, whose work is displayed in SoCal, died last week at 85. Plus, more.

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