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California is changing how big power companies charge for electricity. What to expect on your bill

State regulators have decided to let investor-owned utilities impose a new flat fee on your electric bill and decrease the usage charges. But customers who typically use less energy might see an increase in their bill.

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Star USC scientist faces scrutiny — retracted papers and a paused drug trial

USC's Berislav Zlokovic has faced questions about the integrity of his research. Since a whistleblower report last year, several papers have been retracted and a drug trial has been paused.

Sonoma State president on leave for 'insubordination' after supporting anti-Israel boycott, divestment

A day after releasing a campus message saying Sonoma State University would pursue 'divestment strategies' and an academic boycott of Israel, President Mike Lee was placed on leave for 'insubordination'

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'Maximize chaos.' UC academic workers authorize strike, alleging rights violated during protests

United Auto Workers Local 4811, which represents 48,000 student workers in the University of California system, authorized a strike alleging their workers' rights were violated in actions against pro-Palestinian protests.

Photos: Authorities move in to clear pro-Palestinian protesters from UC Irvine

Scores of police officers converged on UC Irvine on Wednesday as a pro-Palestinian demonstration escalated.