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• CG: Gov. Newsom Signs Emergency Proclamation to Increase Power Production
• LAT $: State of emergency declared as California braces for heat, possible power outages
• AP: California prepares for scorching, crowded Labor Day weekend
• SJMN: Bay Area weather: "Dangerous" heat wave up to 115 degrees for Labor Day Weekend with increased fire risk
• SDUT: Labor Day weekend a crucial test for California: Can we keep coronavirus at bay?
• CG: Relaxed Sex Offender Registry Requirement Bill Passes Both Houses
• SFC: Newsom signs bill exempting dozens of jobs from AB5 rules for independent contractors
• SacBee: Gavin Newsom signs bill allowing labor law exemptions for musicians, coaches and more
• SFC: Newsom signs bill exempting dozens of jobs from AB5 rules
• AP: California allows more exemptions from landmark labor law
• AP: US Forest Service police dog survives second stabbing attack
• LAT $: To curb sex trafficking, prosecutors forbid Pomona motel from renting rooms by the hour
• CG: Protesters Hang Blow Dryers on Tree Outside Nancy Pelosi's Home
• SJMN: State housing priorities tumble amid coronavirus, political strife
• SJMN: Coronavirus: Most Californians want more restrictions, 1 in 5 know victims of COVID-19, poll says
• LAT $: Hundreds more have died at home in L.A. Experts say COVID-19 is the culprit
• SacBee: Coronavirus updates: 19% of Californians know someone who died of COVID-19, poll says
• FresBee: COVID-19 is No. 1 cause of death in Fresno County. See the August surge in 4 charts
• LAT $: Meatpacking was already a dangerous job for California workers. The pandemic made it worse
• LADN: San Fernando Valley church, L.A. County square off in court over indoor ban
• VCStar $: Preliminary injunction for gym in COVID-19 fight
• OCReg: Angel Stadium sale to net Anaheim $150 million, commitment of 466 affordable homes, 7-acre park
• SJMN: California wildfires: Over 6,000 residents return to Bonny Doon, Boulder Creek areas
• CalM: Here's what you need to know about California's eviction protections
• SacBee: Seeing 'strong suspicion' of fraud, California investigates unemployment mailings
• A Truncated Session, Gamesmanship And Police Opposition: Why So Many Police Reforms Failed In California's Liberal Legislature
• CalM: Medical board slams California doctor for exempting kids from school vaccinations
• VOSD: Vaccine Exemption Doctor on Probation, Can No Longer Write Exemptions
• SacBee: California retirees group calls for pension fund president to resign
• Reason: Teachers Unions Push Families Out of Public Schools
• LADN: In-person learning at LAUSD campuses won't come until safety is assured, union says
• LAT $: O.C. Democratic leader faces backlash after sharing post praising Ho Chi Minh on Facebook
• SacBee: McClatchy's new hedge fund owner followed a similar path with two other media holdings
• SFC: Rights groups ask judge to order Census Bureau to keep surveys going
• LAT $: Sentenced to life as a teen, Compton man is freed from jail after questions raised about conviction
• OCReg: Defense of looting takes current debate beyond parody
• FH: COVID-19 Doesn't Slow PAGA Lawsuits
• NR: Democrats Should Curb Their Enthusiasm for Mail-in Voting
• OCReg: Reject state-sanctioned discrimination, reject Proposition 16
• FH: It's Time to Get Serious About Solar
• OCReg: Ling Ling Chang for the 29th Senate District
• FH: Mental Illness and Drug Abuse are not police functions
• SacBee: Here's how Sacramento's 'strong mayor' ballot measure would change our city
• SacBee: 3 schools in Sacramento may be renamed to shed 'legacy of racism'
• SFC: Bold SF waterfront proposal on controversial site: 850 homes, floating pool
• SFC: Bay Area counties are poised to reopen again. Have they learned from past mistakes?
• SFC: IKEA may anchor new SF mall, a pandemic boost for a hard-hit downtown
• FresBee: Two San Joaquin Valley schools can reopen despite COVID-19. Can other schools follow?
• Where Stanislaus districts stand on seeking waivers to reopen TK-6 in-person learning
• Candidate Forum: Stanislaus Supervisor candidates Condit, Hallinan weigh in on issues
• FresBee: Fresno County adds 22 deaths from coronavirus. Officials concerned about Labor Day
• VCStar $: Two school districts affected by cyber attack
• VCStar $: COVID-19 outbreak hits Ventura County jail
• LADN: Official says LA County prosecutor's demotion for sexual harassment should stand
• LAT $: ICE arrests over 300 in L.A. area during month-long operation
• LADN: Election 2020: San Fernando Valley races take shape as candidates qualify and runoffs set
• LAT $: USPS mail is found dumped at two spots in Glendale, prompting investigation
• OCReg: Tustin public schools scheduled to start some in-person instruction beginning Sept. 24
• OCReg: Orange County is headed for the less-restrictive red tier. What would reopen?
• SBSun: San Bernardino to allow up to 17 cannabis retailers to open in town
• SBSun: San Bernardino County reaches 500,000 coronavirus tests, warns of data problems
• PE: Lawyer in Corona-Norco Unified embezzlement case wants DA disqualified
• SDUT: Plan would give San Diego police sole access to Smart Streetlight cameras
• SDUT: County releases redacted coronavirus outbreak list
• SDUT: Live near the airport? More money coming San Diego's way for reducing noise

Sincerely,