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A section of Highway 1 in Big Sur near Rocky Creek collapsed into the ocean on March 30, blocking access for tourists. (Caltrans)
A section of Highway 1 in Big Sur near Rocky Creek collapsed into the ocean on March 30, blocking access for tourists. (Caltrans)
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Caltrans

State highway department reopens a portion of Highway 1 in Big Sur two weeks earlier than expected, following a Herculean effort to rebuild the scenic road, which partially collapsed 12 miles south of Carmel in storms March 30.

 

 

 

Mike Lee

Sonoma State University president is put on leave by CSU chancellor for “insubordination” after agreeing to protesters’ demands to boycott Israeli universities and pursue divestment from Israel, sparking a backlash.

 

 

 

Gavin Newsom

California governor draws lots of attention during a Vatican visit to highlight the state’s climate change efforts. But back home he has a $44 billion state budget deficit, and Democratic lawmakers who oppose cuts.