California on Edge as Quake Risk Grows, Detention Conditions Erode, and Southwest Airlines Changes Spark Backlash

01/05/2025 3 min
California on Edge as Quake Risk Grows, Detention Conditions Erode, and Southwest Airlines Changes Spark Backlash

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California’s immigration detention centers are under fire for falling short on mental health care and safety standards. A massive earthquake along the Cascadia fault could sink coastal areas by six feet and dramatically expand flood zones. Southern California Edison faces potential liability in the billions after the deadly Eaton Fire, and Southwest Airlines is ending open seating and limiting free checked bags, sparking frustration among loyal travelers. 

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