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Rochester’s rapid growth is outpacing its water supply — and surfacing tough questions in a state ‘spoiled’ by abundant water
State officials say a business-as-usual approach to pumping groundwater is unsustainable, forcing the city to consider new sources. The post…
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‘Felt something grab me’: Otter attacks woman at Lake Tahoe. She needed 38 stitches
"I just felt something grab me by my leg and pull me under. And it was so powerful. It felt…
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Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/1/2026
Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing (by pete@insidernj.com): QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Debates really are an invention of…
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A baby was found dead on a California road. Girl, 14, and her father are sought
Authorities say they are searching for a man suspected of sexually abusing and impregnating his teenage daughter. The teenager is…
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Voters would decide on a $7.5-billion science bond to fund state research if Newsom approves
California lawmakers sent a $7.5-billion science research bond measure to Gov. Gavin Newsom. If signed, it would go before voters…
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2 drivers careen off PCH onto beach near Mugu Rock just days apart
A car tumbled 75 feet from Pacific Coast Highway onto a rocky shoreline near Mugu Rock early Sunday — just…
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Teenage Five Guys worker hit by stray bullet while on the job
The shooting took place in Oxnard Friday evening, authorities said.
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