Flights aren’t being cancelled during the government shutdown, but travelers will feel the impact as TSA agents and air traffic controllers continue working without pay. Bellio’s dog Maize sparked a pricey vet visit after a scary reverse-sneezing episode, leading to some household money talk. Downtown Los Angeles broke ground on the Convention Center expansion, promising jobs and tourism, though Councilmember Curren Price collapsed during the ceremony. And finally, the debate over high-speed rail brings up the question — when was the last time you went to San Francisco?

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