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Kristen Hwang, CalMatters

Posted inEl Niño, Health

LA had its worst mosquito year this decade. El Niño could make it even worse

by Kristen Hwang, CalMatters 11 hours agoNovember 9, 2026

California is seeing the highest level of West Nile Virus activity in five years. Experts say El Niño and other extreme weather events could fuel an even worse season next year.

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California billionaires faced down a tax and won new protections for their wealth

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Californians vote on nation’s first wealth tax on billionaires

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