Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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California to Keep Commercial Salmon Fishing Closed for 3rd Year
Salmon populations in Northern California continue to struggle after a drought, the Klamath River dam removal, and other factors.
California Sees Fewer Canadian Tourists, Launches Campaign to Welcome Them Back
While blaming President Trump’s economic policies, Gov. Newsom said in a video that his state has ‘a whole lot of love for our neighbors up north.’
California to Reopen Pacific Coast Highway by End of May
Gov. Newsom announces plans to reopen historic highway before summer tourist season.
San Diego County Struck by 5.2 Earthquake
Large 5.2-magnitude quake strikes near small artsy mountain town.
California Bill Would Ban Fines, Jail Time for Homeless Acts Related to ‘Basic Survival’
This includes sleeping in public, setting up a tent, or using blankets or pillows, according to the bill.
Los Angeles Schools Refuse Entry to Homeland Security Officers
The Homeland Security agents were attempting to check on the health and safety of children who entered the U.S. across the border alone, DHS says.
Los Angeles County Awards $19.1 Million in Relief to Workers, Businesses Impacted by Wildfires
Thousands of workers and small businesses were given funds to help them recover from this year’s devastating wildfires.
Goodwill to Shutter San Francisco Headquarters, Oakland Store
The nonprofit’s closures are the latest in a list of retail departures in the Bay area.
Don’t Cut Hydrogen Hubs Funding, California Lawmakers Urge Trump’s Energy Chief
Energy Secretary Chris Wright plans to cut funding committed to hydrogen hubs as part of the Biden administration’s push for clean fuels.
Los Angeles Area Soccer Coach Charged in Murder of Teenage Boy
The body of Oscar ‘Omar’ Hernandez, 13, was found in Ventura County on April 2.
