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The ‘thin legitimacy’ of social media as a news source
Due to the proliferation of social media, getting people to read serious journalism is harder than ever, says New York University professor Jay Rosen. Anyone with a smartphone can produce content, and Facebook doesn’t have an editor in chief -- so it’s up to consumers to be selective about their news sources. This is Rosen’s Brief But Spectacular take on journalism in today's digital world.
California News
As utilities start to bury power lines, homeowners are increasingly worried about the cost
More than half a year after January’s fires, utilities are slowly moving forward on their plans to put power lines underground.
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Families Are Losing Internet Access as Immigration Sweeps Further the Digital Divide
Advocates say the widening digital divide is severely limiting people’s ability to prepare, access legal resources, connect with loved ones who have been detained, and stay informed about their rights.
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MarketInk: KPBS’ loss of $4.3 million in taxpayer funding means another fundraising campaign
Public broadcasting media outlets around the country got the bad news last week about the end of federal government taxpayer funding.
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Stage 5 of the I-5 Rehabilitation Project commences
Stocktonians can expect Interstate Highway 5 traffic shifts in the coming months after the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) shifted lanes on Sunday night.
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