October 17, 2019

California Earthquake Alert, Documents Reveal Alleged Abuses Of Minors By Border Patrol Agents, Del Mar Working On Plan To Deal With Rising Sea Level And More

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California unveiled an early warning system for earthquakes on the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake. Through the Freedom of Information Act, the ACLU obtained a trove of documents that sheds light on years of alleged abuse of detained minors by Border Patrol agents. Plus, managing climate change when the ocean comes knocking, Del Mar is working on a blueprint that may be adopted by other coastal cities. Also, a new Los Angeles Times investigation uncovered multiple instances where companies harvested organs, skin and bones before medical examiners and coroners were able to conduct their autopsies. And, the fourth biennial Without Walls Festival puts a spotlight on local and international artists alike.

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