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Why California Gas Prices Run Higher Than the Rest of the Country
Taxes, climate program costs, and refining margins stack up in California. Here is the state's own breakdown of why gas costs more there than elsewhere.
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Inside the Culture War: How Ordinary People Get Pulled In
The fights that start as national slogans rarely stay national. Here is how the framing works, and where it lands.
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Local News Legends: The Anchors Communities Grew Up With
A look at why the familiar face on the evening broadcast still matters, and what changes when that role fades.
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The Enduring Legacy of Culture Club in Pop History
How a London band's look and sound changed what pop could be — and why later artists keep borrowing from it.
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How to Use a Culture Pass for Free Museum Visits in California
Your library card may already cover admission to museums, gardens and zoos. Here is how the programs work and how to book a visit.
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How Local Newspapers Keep Small Towns Connected
The weeklies that still sit through zoning fights and school board votes do a job no one else does.
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Business Casual for Women: What Works in Any Office
The dress code term that means something different in every industry, decoded from the warehouse floor to the law firm lobby.
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A Second Look at WCTV's Sept. 19 Politics Roundup: What It Says, and What It Doesn't
The broadcast's headline items are mostly not politics at all — and readers should weigh each one differently.