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Spears case drives California bid to limit conservatorships

Disability rights activists and advocates for Britney Spears backed a California proposal Wednesday to provide more protections for those under court-ordered conservatorships, while promoting less-restrictive alternatives.

Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week

The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to U.S. residents starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.

Prior infection, vaccines provide best protection from COVID

A new study in two states that compares coronavirus protection from prior infection and vaccination concludes getting the shots is still the safest way to prevent COVID-19.

US plans $50B wildfire fight where forests meet civilization

The Biden administration said Tuesday it will significantly expand efforts to stave off catastrophic wildfires that have torched areas of the U.S. West by more aggressively thinning forests around “hot spots” where nature and neighborhoods collide.

AT&T, Verizon pause some new 5G after airlines raise alarm

AT&T and Verizon will delay launching new wireless service near key airports after the nation’s largest airlines said the service would interfere with aircraft technology and cause widespread flight disruptions.

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How They Voted: San Jacinto council Sept. 15 — LandCare award and consent calendar 4-0

San Jacinto City Council on Sept. 15, 2026, approved a Conserve LandCare Tract 31886 landscape award of $986,944.25 and the balance of the consent calendar on 4-0 votes, with Councilmember Ledezma absent, according to AgendaLink recorded actions.

Hemet SKR fee ordinance returns Sept. 22 for second reading

Hemet City Council introduced Ordinance 2081 on Sept. 8, 2026, after a public hearing, 4-1. Proposed fees: single-family $250; agricultural $500 per acre; all other $900 per acre. Second reading is set for Sept. 22, 6 p.m., at 450 E. Latham Ave.

Hemet Measure Q: remaining open houses set; one-cent sales tax on Nov. 3 ballot

Hemet’s Measure Q, a one-cent local sales tax on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot, has two remaining city open houses at Hemet Public Library after a Sept. 16 session. The city’s FAQ says the tax would generate approximately $16 million a year.

Data Brokers Have Detailed Files on You — Here’s What They Contain and How It Affects You

The files that data brokers keep on ordinary Californians...
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