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Field Poll finds Gov. Jerry Brown’s public approval rating at a new high, making him the overwhelming early favorite to win re-election. Bee
In another key setback to the California bullet train project, federal regulators have rejected the state's request to exempt a large Central Valley segment of proposed track from a lengthy planning review. LAT
Poverty is ramping up in Southern California and has risen significantly over the last two decades -- to 18 percent, according to a report from the Southern California Association of Governments. DN
A mega-pod of at least 30 orcas was spotted a few miles off Palos Verdes on Wednesday. Patch
Most Female Journalists Have Been Threatened, Assaulted, or Harassed at Work. Here's Why We Don't Talk About It. Slate
In Obama’s Book List, Glimpses of His Journey. NYT
Michael Connelly's Lincoln Lawyer returns in 'The Gods of Guilt.' LAT
These Books Rocked Our Year. Zocalo
Raul Martinez Sr., founder of the King Taco chain, one of the original Los Angeles Mexican fast food restaurants known for al pastor tacos and late night sopes, died Tuesday at the age of 71, the company announced. LAT
