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After Silicon Valley spending spree, more moderate Democrats are heading to the Capitol
By Katherine Langford
L.A. had its worst mosquito year this decade. El Niño could make it even worse
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
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Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When temperatures rise above 70 degrees, tiny West Nile viral particles begin to rapidly replicate in the gut of Culex mosquitoes, which then go hunting for their next “blood meal,” injecting virus-laden saliva into their prey when they feast. This year, California’s warm, [ ] The post L.A. had its worst mosquito year this decade. El Niño could make it even worse appeared first on Palo Alto Online.
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