The headline news from January 24, 2015

The archive of all headlines from January 24, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Measles outbreak expands to 78 cases; more likely

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 00:20:11

Officials say there are now 68 cases in the state — 48 that have been directly linked to being at Disneyland or Disney California Adventure last month. Woman who admitted sex abuse in video pleads guilty, faces prison

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Measles outbreak expands to 78 cases; more likely

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 00:35:16

Officials say there are now 68 cases in the state — 48 that have been directly linked to being at Disneyland or Disney California Adventure last month. Pilot reported engine trouble before Kentucky plane crash

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’This Is Very Big’: Supreme Court Takes Up Lethal Injection Case

NBC News  24/Jan/2015 01:15:06

Lethal Injection

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As Lull Ends inUkraine, RussiaIs Suspected ofAiding RebelsNYT Now

New York Times  24/Jan/2015 01:35:04

Unexpectedly, at the height of the Ukrainian winter, war has exploded anew on a half-dozen battered fronts, accompanied by increasing evidence that Russian troops and equipment have been pouring into the region again.

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Measles outbreak expands to 78 cases; more likely

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 01:40:09

Officials say there are now 68 cases in the state — 48 that have been directly linked to being at Disneyland or Disney California Adventure last month. Ocwen settles California mortgage compliance dispute for $2.5 million

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Measles outbreak expands to 78 cases; more likely

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 01:45:09

Officials say there are now 68 cases in the state — 48 that have been directly linked to being at Disneyland or Disney California Adventure last month. Mortgage servicer Ocwen settles compliance dispute for $2.5 million

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U.S.-Yemen counterterror operations halted

Washingtonpost  24/Jan/2015 01:55:07

The Obama administration was forced to suspend operations with Yemen after the country’s government collapsed, abruptly easing pressure on al-Qaeda’s most dangerous franchise.

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Jeb Bush emails foreshadow a likely immigration battle with GOP

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 02:30:08

As Florida governor, Jeb Bush repeatedly defended his views. He wrote to a 15-year-old in 2006 that reforms should be made 'without the emotion of hatred and fear.' San Francisco police officer faces prison for unlawful searches

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Navy Nurse’s Lobotomy Leaves Family Scars

Wall Street Journal  24/Jan/2015 02:35:07

Navy nurse Dorothy Ludden, one of the last survivors among roughly 2,000 psychiatrically ill veterans the Veterans Administration lobotomized in the 1940s and 1950s, raised a family despite her marred mind. The Wall Street Journal in 2013 first detailed the VA lobotomy program.

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Jeb Bush emails foreshadow a likely immigration battle with GOP

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 03:15:09

As Florida governor, Jeb Bush repeatedly defended his views. He wrote to a 15-year-old in 2006 that reforms should be made 'without the emotion of hatred and fear.' FAA warns of e-cigarette fire danger on planes

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Brazilians urged to cut water use

BBC  24/Jan/2015 03:45:04

Brazil’s Environment Minister Izabella Teixeira says the country’s most populous states are experiencing their worst water crisis since 1930.

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War in UkraineExplodes Anew,With Hints ofRussian RoleNYT Now

New York Times  24/Jan/2015 03:45:07

Unexpectedly, at the height of the Ukrainian winter, war has exploded anew on a half-dozen battered fronts, accompanied by increasing evidence that Russian troops and equipment have been pouring into the region again.

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U.S.-Yemen counterterror operations halted

Washingtonpost  24/Jan/2015 04:15:08

The Obama administration was forced to suspend key operations with Yemen after the country’s government collapsed, abruptly easing pressure on al-Qaeda’s most dangerous franchise.

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“Je Suis Donetsk”: Ukraine Army Attacks Bus and Trolley in Center of Donetsk. 13 Killed including Children

Globalresearch  24/Jan/2015 04:20:08

Small teams of Ukrainian army/terrorists have been perpetrating random drive by shootings with automatics in Donetsk since the Ukrainian army reignited the hot war eleven days ago.

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Who is the restaurant critic behind the mask?

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 04:25:08

The Times' Jonathan Gold writes that his identity is not a secret, and any pretense of anonymity — once fiercely guarded by food critics — ends now. FAA warns of e-cigarette fire danger on planes

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Jeb Bush emails foreshadow a likely immigration battle with GOP

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 04:30:10

As Florida governor, Jeb Bush repeatedly defended his views. He wrote to a 15-year-old in 2006 that reforms should be made 'without the emotion of hatred and fear.' FAA warns of e-cigarette fire danger on planes

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Restaurant critic drops the mask

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 04:35:07

The Times' Jonathan Gold writes that the pretense of anonymity ends now — and that it will be a good thing for restaurants and critics. FAA warns of e-cigarette fire danger on planes

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Who is the restaurant critic behind the mask?

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 04:40:08

The Times' Jonathan Gold writes that his identity is not a secret, and any pretense of anonymity — once fiercely guarded by food critics — ends for him now. FAA warns of e-cigarette fire danger on planes

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Who is the restaurant critic behind the mask?

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 05:30:09

The Times' Jonathan Gold writes that his identity is not a secret, and any pretense of anonymity — once fiercely guarded by food critics — ends for him now. Orange County firefighters revive man on flight to Houston

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Who is the restaurant critic behind the mask?

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 05:45:10

The Times' Jonathan Gold writes that his identity is not a secret, and any pretense of anonymity — once fiercely guarded by food critics — ends for him now. Ernie Banks, legendary Cubs player, dies at 83

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U.S. halts some counterterror efforts in Yemen

Washingtonpost  24/Jan/2015 05:50:06

The Obama administration was forced to suspend key operations with Yemen after the country’s government collapsed, abruptly easing pressure on al-Qaeda’s most dangerous franchise.

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U.S. halts some counterterror efforts in Yemen

Washingtonpost  24/Jan/2015 06:00:09

The Obama administration was forced to suspend the operations with Yemen after the country’s government collapsed, abruptly easing pressure on al-Qaeda’s most dangerous franchise.

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Brazil in ’worst water crisis’

BBC  24/Jan/2015 06:20:09

Brazil’s Environment Minister Izabella Teixeira says the country’s most populous states are experiencing their worst water crisis since 1930.

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’Cautious reformer’

CNN  24/Jan/2015 06:35:03

Profile: Saudi Arabia’s new ruler King Salman

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Who is the restaurant critic behind the mask?

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 06:55:09

The Times' Jonathan Gold writes that his identity is not a secret, and any pretense of anonymity — once fiercely guarded by food critics — ends for him now. Ernie Banks, baseball’s ’Mr. Cub,’ dies at 83

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Obama’s India trip

CNN  24/Jan/2015 07:00:06

Obama looks to India trip to cement friendship

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Who is the restaurant critic behind the mask?

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 08:40:08

The Times' Jonathan Gold writes that his identity is not a secret, and any pretense of anonymity — once fiercely guarded by food critics — ends for him now. California DMV retracts memo requiring commercial plates for Uber, Lyft

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Airport Police union criticizes LAPD over luggage-theft probe

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 08:45:09

Nearly a year after Airport Police announced that as many as two dozen baggage handlers were involved in a scheme to steal from travelers, no one has been charged. Who is the restaurant critic behind the mask?

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’Cautious reformer’

CNN  24/Jan/2015 08:50:01

Profile: Saudi Arabia’s new ruler King Salman

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Airport Police union criticizes LAPD over luggage-theft probe

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 08:55:09

Nearly a year after Airport Police announced that as many as two dozen baggage handlers were involved in a scheme to steal from travelers, no one has been charged. 2 Marines killed in helicopter crash at Twentynine Palms base

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Greece: Austerity, Relief or Exit?

Wall Street Journal  24/Jan/2015 10:05:07

Greece’s elections on Sunday take place against the background of rising tensions between the small nation and its main creditors, eurozone governments and the IMF, about the country’s strict bailout regimen.

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Bid to raise AirAsia fuselage begins

BBC  24/Jan/2015 10:50:02

Salvage teams begin an operation to raise the fuselage of AirAsia flight QZ8501, which crashed into the Java Sea, killing all 162 on board.

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Airport Police union criticizes LAPD over luggage-theft probe

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 11:35:08

Nearly a year after Airport Police announced that as many as two dozen baggage handlers were involved in a scheme to steal from travelers, no one has been charged. 8 Lebanese soldiers killed in clash with Islamists near Syria

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Paris Attacks Throw Spotlight on ’Jailhouse Islam’

NBC News  24/Jan/2015 11:50:08

Paris Magazine Attack

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Terror Attacks Throw Spotlight on ’Jailhouse Islam’

NBC News  24/Jan/2015 12:00:07

Paris Magazine Attack

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Sheldon Silver’s Arrest Leaves Cuomo in a Tough SpotNYT Now

New York Times  24/Jan/2015 12:15:03

What was supposed to be a triumphant week for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, seizing the clean slate offered by a new term, had by Friday been flipped on its head.

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Sheldon Silver’s Arrest Leaves Cuomo in a Tough SpotNYT Now

New York Times  24/Jan/2015 12:30:03

Mr. Silver’s arrest is threatening to upend the order that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo spent his first term in the capital working to restore.

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Airport Police union criticizes LAPD over luggage-theft probe

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 12:50:09

Nearly a year after Airport Police announced that as many as two dozen baggage handlers were involved in a scheme to steal from travelers, no one has been charged. Obama to cut short India trip to visit Saudi Arabia

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Jeb Bush emails foreshadow a likely immigration battle

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 13:35:09

On that explosive issue, Bush occupies the left side of the GOP spectrum, his views squarely contrary to those of many conservative voters who will help determine the next Republican nominee. Airport Police union criticizes LAPD over luggage-theft probe

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Sheldon Silver’s Arrest Leaves Cuomo in a Tough SpotNYT Now

New York Times  24/Jan/2015 14:00:03

The arrest of the New York State Assembly speaker is threatening to upend the order that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo spent his first term in the capital working to restore.

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Obama will cut short India visit to pay respects in Saudi Arabia

The Guardian  24/Jan/2015 14:40:08

President skips Taj Mahal after death of King Abdullah and replaces Biden on visit to new Saudi leader

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Jeb Bush emails foreshadow a likely immigration battle

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 14:55:07

On that explosive issue, Bush occupies the left side of the GOP spectrum, his views squarely contrary to those of many conservative voters who will help determine the next Republican nominee. California judges barred from Boy Scouts over discrimination against gays

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Who is the restaurant critic behind the mask?

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 15:55:07

The Times' Jonathan Gold writes that his identity is not a secret, and any pretense of anonymity — once fiercely guarded by food critics — ends for him now. California judges barred from Boy Scouts over discrimination against gays

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Who is the restaurant critic behind the mask?

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 16:35:07

The Times' Jonathan Gold writes that his identity is not a secret, and any pretense of anonymity — once fiercely guarded by food critics — ends for him now. California judges barred from Boy Scouts over anti-gay discrimination

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Japan ’looking into hostage video’

BBC  24/Jan/2015 16:40:03

Japan says it is seeking to verify a video that suggests hostage Haruna Yukawa has been killed by IS militants.

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Nuclear War: Three Minutes to Midnight

Globalresearch  24/Jan/2015 16:45:05

“The threat is serious, the time short. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists does not move the hands of the Doomsday Clock for light or transient reasons. The clock ticks now at just three minutes to midnight because international leaders are failing to perform their most important duty—ensuring and preserving the health and vitality of human civilization.”

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Who is the restaurant critic behind the mask?

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 16:45:08

The Times' Jonathan Gold writes that his identity is not a secret, and any pretense of anonymity — once fiercely guarded by food critics — ends for him now. Sheriff’s deputies, helicopters search for missing 3-week-old Newhall baby

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Obama to meet King

CNN  24/Jan/2015 16:50:01

Obama to pay respects to Saudi Arabia’s new ruler

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Japan checking ’hostage death’ video

BBC  24/Jan/2015 17:00:03

Japan says it is seeking to verify a video that suggests hostage Haruna Yukawa has been killed by IS militants.

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Villa in Lebanon Purges Its Ghosts

Wall Street Journal  24/Jan/2015 17:00:11

Damaged during the country’s civil war and subsequent Syrian military presence, a home in the mountains gets a seven-year-long, $10 million transformation by a grandson

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ISIS hostage beheaded?

CNN  24/Jan/2015 17:05:02

Video claims one captive killed; new demand made

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Japan attempts to verify Isis hostage ‘beheading video’

The Guardian  24/Jan/2015 17:05:08

Audio played over still image on internet video appears to announce killing of Haruna Yukawa, one of two kidnapped men

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Greece: Austerity, Relief or Exit?

Wall Street Journal  24/Jan/2015 17:15:07

Greece’s elections on Sunday take place against the background of rising tensions between the small nation and its main creditors, eurozone governments and the IMF, about the country’s strict bailout regimen.

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ISIS hostage beheaded

CNN  24/Jan/2015 17:30:02

Video claims one captive killed; new demand made

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Japan checking ’hostage death’ video

BBC  24/Jan/2015 17:40:01

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Japan checking ’hostage death’ video

BBC  24/Jan/2015 17:55:02

Japan says it is seeking to verify a video that suggests hostage Haruna Yukawa has been killed by IS militants.

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Mutual need fuels U.S.-Saudi relationship

Washingtonpost  24/Jan/2015 18:00:07

Obama’s upcoming visit to mourn King Abdullah will allow him to reach out to King Salman as the U.S. firms up ties in the fight against the Islamic State.

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Who is the restaurant critic behind the mask?

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 18:00:09

The Times' Jonathan Gold writes that his identity is not a secret, and any pretense of anonymity — once fiercely guarded by food critics — ends for him now. Powerful winds battering Southern California

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Villa in Lebanon Purges Its Ghosts

Wall Street Journal  24/Jan/2015 18:20:08

Damaged during the country’s civil war and subsequent Syrian military presence, a home in the mountains gets a seven-year-long, $10 million transformation by a grandson

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Who is the restaurant critic behind the mask?

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 18:25:08

The Times' Jonathan Gold writes that his identity is not a secret, and any pretense of anonymity — once fiercely guarded by food critics — ends for him now. Body of missing 3-week-old baby found in Santa Clarita

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’Unforgivable Act’: Japan Condemns Purported ISIS Execution Video

NBC News  24/Jan/2015 18:45:06

ISIS Terror

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’Unforgivable’: Japan Condemns Purported ISIS Execution Video

NBC News  24/Jan/2015 18:55:06

ISIS Terror

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Sheldon Silver’s Arrest Leaves Cuomo in a Tough SpotNYT Now

New York Times  24/Jan/2015 19:05:03

The arrest of New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is threatening to upend the order that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo spent his first term in the capital working to restore.

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Who is the restaurant critic behind the mask?

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 19:10:09

The Times' Jonathan Gold writes that his identity is not a secret, and any pretense of anonymity — once fiercely guarded by food critics — ends for him now. Obama will head to Saudi Arabia, trim time in India

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More homeless camps are appearing beyond downtown L.A.'s skid row

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 19:20:09

Are L.A. County's homeless more numerous or simply more visible? A count this week could hold the answer. Obama will head to Saudi Arabia, trim time in India

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In Silver Case,Odd Link to aCancer Causedby AsbestosNYT Now

New York Times  24/Jan/2015 19:45:03

A doctor’s obsession with raising money for research on a rare form of cancer helped set off a chain of events that culminated in New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s arrest.

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More homeless camps are appearing beyond downtown L.A.'s skid row

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 20:25:08

Are L.A. County's homeless more numerous or simply more visible? A count this week could hold the answer. Donald Trump slams a Romney bid for 2016: ’He choked’

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Obama condemns apparent execution of Japanese Isis hostage

The Guardian  24/Jan/2015 21:40:06

US president offers condolences to family of Haruna Yukawa after picture and audio posted on internet suggest his murder

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Obama condemns apparent execution of Japanese Isis hostage

The Guardian  24/Jan/2015 21:45:07

President offers condolences to family of Haruna Yukawa after picture and audio posted on internet suggest his murder

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In Silver Case,Odd Link to aCancer Causedby AsbestosNYT Now

New York Times  24/Jan/2015 22:00:07

A doctor’s obsession with raising money for research on a rare form of cancer helped set off a chain of events that culminated in the arrest of Sheldon Silver, the New York State Assembly Speaker.

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Belichick: Deflate-Gate Investigation Shows Patriots Followed Rules

NBC News  24/Jan/2015 22:00:10

Super Bowl XLIX

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Japan PM outrage at ’hostage death’

BBC  24/Jan/2015 23:10:02

Japan says it is seeking to verify a video that suggests hostage Haruna Yukawa has been killed by IS militants.

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More homeless camps are appearing beyond downtown L.A.'s skid row

Los Angeles Times  24/Jan/2015 23:25:07

Are L.A. County's homeless more numerous or simply more visible? A count this week could hold the answer. After oyster farm closure, Drakes Estero on way to marine wilderness

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