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Richard Vogel
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California is infamous for its steep gas prices, which are the highest in the country. And in recent days prices have been spiking, with a gallon of regular unleaded crossing $5.30 on average in the Golden State compared to the national average of around $3.60.
Umpqua Community College
Photo of Drazan by Laura Tesler. Photo of Diehl by Amanda Loman.
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Oregon Capital Chronicle
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Artwork by Krzysztof Bednarski/Oregon Shakespeare FestivalOSF's production of “Come from Away” tells the remarkable true story of a small town that opened its homes to thousands of stranded travelers after the Sept. 11 attacks. -
Elaine Thompson/AP File PhotoA new bill in the state Legislature could be key in returning the grizzly bear to California. It would require the Department of Fish and Wildlife to create a ‘roadmap’ for reintroduction by June 2028.
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Lindsey Wasson/APU.S. gasoline prices are up nearly 80 cents from a month ago, while diesel prices have shot up even more. Diesel is now just under $5 a gallon, according to AAA, up $1.34 from last month. -
Ramon Espinosa/APOn Monday Cuba was plunged into an island-wide blackout affecting 11 million people after a "complete disconnection" of its electrical system, officials said, amid a worsening fuel shortage.
Kristyna Wentz-Graff
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OPB
Some local positions have seen a large number of filings
Stephani Gordon
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OPB
Eugene Garcia/AP
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AP
The Trump administration ordered the restart of a Santa Barbara oil pipeline shut since the 2015 Refugio spill, invoking emergency powers under the Defense Production Act. But California officials say the move defies court orders and state oversight.
Florence Middleton
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CalMatters
Roman Battaglia
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