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California to remove derogatory term for Indigenous women

California to remove derogatory term for Indigenous women from names of streets, parks and other places in 15 counties

California is stripping a derogatory term for Indigenous women from dozens of place names across 15 counties, state agencies recently announced.

Boise State Public Radio · 18h

A derogatory term for Native women will be removed from place names across California

The word "squaw" was declared derogatory by the Department of Interior in 2021. Since then, hundreds of geographic features have been renamed with input from local tribes and Indigenous communities.

Yahoo · 1d

California to rename dozens of places to remove racial slur for Native American women

The California Natural Resources Agency on Friday said that a racist term for a Native American woman will be removed from more than 30 locations in 15 counties, according to a press release issued Friday.

Latin Times on MSN · 12h

California Renames Dozens of Locations That Were Using Sexist Slur Aimed at Indigenous Women

On Friday, California officials announced that the term "squaw", a derogatory term for Native American women, was set to be removed from over 30 names of locations in the state.

WRAL · 1d

California will rename places to remove racist term for a Native American woman

A racist term for a Native American woman will be removed from nearly three dozen geographic features and place names on California lands, the state Natural Resources Agency announced Friday.

1st US case of severe mpox strain reported in California

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First U.S. Case of Severe Form of Mpox Reported in California

A person in California has tested positive for a form of mpox causing a widespread epidemic in Africa, the state’s Department of Public Health reported on Saturday. It is the first known case in the United States.

CNN on MSN · 1d

United States’ first known case of more severe strain of mpox confirmed in California

The United States’ first known case of a more severe strain of mpox was confirmed in California, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Saturday. The risk of clade I mpox to the public remains low,

ABC · 1d

California confirms first US case of more severe mpox strain -- but risk to public remains low

Health officials in California have confirmed the first domestic case of a more severe strain of mpox in a traveler from Eastern Africa, according to the CDC.

Plane Crashes Near Racetrack In California

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Plane crashes near California racetrack during NHRA finals, hitting cars, injuring 3 people: officials

A single-engine plane crashed at the Ponoma Dragstrip in California on Sunday morning, hitting two vehicles and injuring at least three people during the NHRA drag racing finals.

U.S. News & World Report · 2h

3 Hurt When Small Plane Crashes Near Southern California Dragstrip Hosting Racing Event

Authorities say three people were injured aboard a single-engine plane that crashed near a Southern California dragstrip where fans were gathered for the finals of a racing event

The Mirror US on MSN · 50m

Plane crashes at California NHRA Drag Racing finals with multiple injured as racing halted

A small plane has crashed at the NHRA Drag Racing finals in California, with at least three people reported to have been injured in the incident - as racing is put on hold

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MAGA Accuses Democrats of Stealing House Seat in California

Trump loyalists cry foul as Democrat overtakes GOP incumbent by 36 votes in crucial House race with count still ongoing.

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Over 30 place names in California to replace racist slur by Jan. 1

Over 30 places in 15 California counties will be getting new names by Jan. 1, 2025, replacing offensive slurs that still mar ...

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California man sentenced to life for hate crime in the killing of a gay college student

A California man convicted of stabbing to death a gay University of Pennsylvania student in an act of hate was sentenced ...

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SpaceX launching 20 Starlink satellites from California early Nov. 18

SpaceX is set to launch 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California early Monday morning (Nov. 18).

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Full moon Friday: Tonight brings super moon, November beaver moon to California skies

California skywatchers can also witness some celestial activity as the Leonids and Northern Taurids meteor showers peak in ...

Winter storm watch for Northern California for Tuesday and Wednesday, says the NWS

On Sunday at 12:04 p.m. a winter storm watch was issued by the NWS Sacramento CA valid from Tuesday 4 p.m. until Wednesday 10 ...

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Editorial: How California leaders can protect the environment from another Trump administration

Gov. Gavin Newsom and other leaders must mount a strong offense as well as robust defense against attacks on environmental ...

When does winter start in California? Here's when to expect the chill, plus record lows

While California does have areas that experience their chilliest day in January and later, experiencing the coldest day ...

National carrot recall and E. coli outbreak is traced back to California company

The CDC announced Sunday that the multistate outbreak stems from Grimmway Farms, which is one of the largest growers, ...

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