Dear John,

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• LAT $: How a Los Angeles-based conservative became one of the internet's biggest sensations
• OCReg: The People's Bank of Long Beach? Mayor supports the idea, if public banking bill becomes law
• OCReg: Americans have $1.5 trillion in student loans. Is it worth it?
• SJMN: Why California is having its mildest fire season in 20 years
• AP: Northern California wildfire 50% contained
• Reason: The Libertarian Life and Legacy of David Koch
• LAT $: David Koch survived a fiery jet collision at LAX in 1991. He said it transformed his life
• SDUT: Riot at Donovan state prison hospitalizes 6; at least 2 seriously injured
• AP: Tourist may have brought measles to Southern California
• FresBee: Many homeless residents refuse help. But if they accepted it, Fresno couldn't help them
• CG: California's Homeless Epidemic: The Silent Majority Cannot Stay Quiet
• FH: The Trump-Inspired Tax Return Bill is Going to Court
• SacBee: Here's what happened at Devin Nunes' first hearing for his lawsuit against Twitter, fake cow
• LAT $: Overtime practices that led to suspensions widespread in CHP, attorneys claim
• LAT $: College admissions scandal: USC dad hits school with subpoena to get admissions records
• CG: Carl DeMaio Running for Rep. Duncan Hunter's Seat in 2020
• KQED: State Says It Has No Idea How Long It Will Take to Clean Up Chevron's Kern County Oil Spill
• OCReg: Cal State Fullerton man charged with murder in fatal stabbing could face death penalty
• AP: $10,000 reward offered for arrest of wild burro killers
• PE: Assemblyman Chad Mayes' anti-racism resolution might face pushback within GOP
• LAT $: She faces deportation after shooting her husband. Now Gov. Newsom could pardon her
• LAT $: ICE shut down a hotline for detained immigrants after it was featured on 'Orange Is the New Black'
• CalM: California's political equivalent to Iowa's corn ethanol? Democratic presidential wannabes haven't found it yet
• SFC: Elizabeth Warren announces head of California campaign
• SacBee: Live DNC Updates: Kamala Harris says it's time to examine Donald Trump's 'rap sheet'
• AP: The Latest: Harris gets warm welcome at California meeting
• SFC: Democratic presidential hopefuls complain about being pushed off debate stage
• CalM: Harris belatedly joins other presidential candidates in California fight over "gig" workers
• OCReg: Capitalism's enduring value
• FH: A Small Business Success, and Some Reasons it Ended
• NR: The Folly of Trump's Fed Tweets
• OCReg: Pension system falls deeper into the hole
• FH: Changing the Recycling Process Could Bring New Taxes
• OCReg: A quality education shouldn't depend on your zip code
• LAT $: Opinion: Gavin Newsom tells Southern California NIMBYs to expect new housing in their backyards
• NR: A Federal Court Strikes a Powerful Blow for Free Speech and Religious Freedom
• SacBee: In the #MeToo era, Luke Walton's accuser refused to talk to the Kings. Here's why
• SacBee: Sutter plans $51.8 million expansion at Davis hospital with additions to ED, birthing center
• SacBee: Sacramento's ugliest city block is getting a makeover. Why we can't wait for something bigger.
• SacBee: Sacramento light rail train collides with car, a day after a multiple-injury train crash
• SFC: The next great wave of scooters could soon roll into SF
• SFC: Juul-funded group takes legal action against SF over ballot measure
• SFC: Neighbors had plan to transform Haight eyesore. City Hall said: 'Never mind'
• SJMN: San Jose police raise rainbow flag as LGBT pride weekend gets underway
• SFC: Google's megaplan: Up to 25,000 new jobs, 5,000 homes
• FresBee: Is Police Chief Jerry Dyer already mayor of Fresno? Sure feels that way
• Interfaith vigil against straight pride in Modesto includes a personal plea
• FresBee: Fresno has a temporary new chief of police instead of a long-time hire. What now?
• CalCoast: Man accused of hate crimes in arson at Orcutt church
• LAT $: Column: LACMA, largely closed, has become an expensive ghost town
• LADN: LA is trying to find Warner Center's 'sweet spot' for affordable housing. A report is coming soon
• OCReg: Putting 'Anaheim' in front of the Angels is not part of lease discussions, city and team officials say
• OCReg: Laguna Beach homeowners drop part of lawsuit in effort to preserve seawall
• PE: Moreno Valley OKs marijuana dispensary over objections from landlord, neighbors
• SBSun: San Bernardino County Supervisor Robert Lovingood will not seek re-election
• SDUT: Judge blasts prosecutors over evidence in police-shooting case
• SDUT: San Diego's biggest startup incubator EvoNexus expands to Silicon Valley
• SDUT: Column: Bry, Gloria scrap over campaign finances, endorsement

Sincerely,