Hannah Knowles@KnowlesHannah

Covering California and the Southwest for @WashingtonPost // Hannah.Knowles@washpost.com // hannahknowles.34 on Signal

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Joined June 2016
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"Cheap water is over": A $500 bill shows a growing Southwest suburb's dilemma Ron Rios says his backyard pool makes the Arizona summers more tolerable. But he uses triple the water of an average household — and it could start costing him. washingtonpost.com/nation/20…

‘Cheap water is over’: A $500 bill shows a Southwest suburb’s dilemma

City leaders in Arizona’s Queen Creek say water fee hikes are necessary to secure their water supply for the next 100 years as the Colorado River continues to shrink.

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As the AZ AG’s team crafted a recent attack ad, they weighed two options. They could zero in on their GOP opponent’s stance on abortion — one of Dems’ strongest issues in recent elections. Or they could hit the opponent on water. They went with water. washingtonpost.com/nation/20…

In a thirsty swing state, ‘panic’ over water shapes the election

Candidates in Arizona are talking about water like never before as the state stares down drought and Colorado River cuts.

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The couple monitored their surrogate-born children from 32 cameras spread around their LA-area mansion, authorities say, watching from a live CCTV feed as nannies meted out brutal punishment. Parents of 21 children charged over “house of horrors”: washingtonpost.com/nation/20…

Parents of 21 children charged with abuse in ‘house of horrors’ surrogacy scheme

Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang of California are accused of recruiting surrogates under false pretenses and then raising the children in an abusive home.

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“We have built right to the edge. The most valuable property is on the sand. This winter in particular, I think it’s going to show what these communities are up against.” What El Niño means for California, w/ @BenNollWeather washingtonpost.com/nation/20…

How a record-breaking El Niño could supercharge California’s winter storms

The abnormally strong El Niño may boost extreme weather, flooding and erosion of the coast.

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Ro Khanna hits fellow Dems at a rally with Bernie Sanders for a billionaire tax ballot measure in CA, which many top Dems in the state oppose: “We are new deal Democrats, not Chuck Schumer Democrats” Union members are “tired of Democratic politicians like Gavin Newsom”
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Bernie Sanders says the CA billionaire tax is “the most important ballot item in the country”
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Authorities are warning of the potential for life-threatening flooding in the Southwest, with the risk expected to expand to other states in the days ahead. washingtonpost.com/weather/2…

Flash-flooding hits the Southwest after Polo’s landfall

Flash flooding hit the Southwest and forced evacuations as remnants of Hurricane Polo made their way to the U.S.

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For nearly four decades, Ivan Coffman has presided over a Zip code in rural Northern California. Now, at 87 years old, he’s put Belden Town up for sale — telling prospective buyers that for $4.75 million, you can “be your own mayor.” washingtonpost.com/nation/20…

‘Be your own mayor’: For $4.75 million, you could buy a California town

After nearly four decades, the 87-year-old owner of this tiny enclave along the Pacific Crest Trail is ready to hand over the keys.

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UVU has released its review of the Sept. 10 shooting of Charlie Kirk: uvu.edu/externalreview/docs/…
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Brett Parkinson, a lawyer for the Kirk family, says the report "reaffirms" the criticisms they made earlier and that "The buck stopped with UVU leadership and law enforcement."
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New coastal damage in CA has supercharged a long fight over what should be done to protect the most vulnerable beachfront homes. How it's coming to a head in one gated community in Dana Point — home and second-home to actors, athletes and the Disneys washingtonpost.com/nation/20…

Fight intensifies over the fate of homes falling into the sea

California homeowners are building a costly rock wall to hold back the ocean, escalating a battle over private property and what to do about years-long beach erosion amid storm damage and higher...

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Before Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a college event, TPUSA asked campus police for help securing nearby rooftops. “I got you covered,” the police chief allegedly responded. A Kirk family filing now argues security failures contributed to his death: washingtonpost.com/nation/20…

Charlie Kirk’s family alleges security failures contributed to his death

His relatives accuse Utah officials of “reckless decisions” in a document that preserves their ability to sue.

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Nick Reiner will not face possibility of death penalty at trial washingtonpost.com/nation/20…

Nick Reiner will not face death penalty if convicted, prosecutor says

Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty in the fatal stabbings of his mother and his father, the acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner.

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Park officials pushed for a Grand Canyon trail to remain closed. Then the floods came via @bri_sacks @n_kirkpatrick @jakespring washingtonpost.com/weather/2…

Park officials pushed for a Grand Canyon trail to remain closed. Then the floods came.

Months before August’s deadly flash flood, current and former officials say they warned that the fire-ravaged North Kaibab Trail posed safety risks. It reopened anyway.

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This is one of the bleakest media layoff memos I’ve seen in 12 years covering the industry. Ugh.
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Sep 10
NEW: Huge layoffs across McClatchy newspapers today, with some newsrooms gutted by a third. An internal email from management says consumer revenue has dipped 41% and "we cannot continue investing where subscriber interest does not support the investment"
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Newsom signs strict social media protections for teens washingtonpost.com/nation/20…

Newsom signs strict social media protections for teens

The California law bans platforms from providing “addictive” features to users under 16, suggesting that concerning features include “infinite scroll” and autoplay.

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A man who became a Christian. A shaken TPUSA volunteer caught up in conspiracy theories. A security guard with worried clients. The killing of Charlie Kirk reverberated around the country. A year later, here are six stories -- w/ @caseyparks washingtonpost.com/nation/20…

Charlie Kirk’s killing a year ago reshaped these six lives. They tell us how.

Supporters at the campus event who still replay it in their mind. A security executive with worried clients. A professor placed on leave over her social media posts.

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"We were just waiting to die": Deep in the Grand Canyon, the rain left them nowhere to go via @bri_sacks @n_kirkpatrick and Dylan Moriarty washingtonpost.com/weather/2…

Deep in the Grand Canyon, the rain left them nowhere to go

Hikers thought they’d prepared for the reality of a flash flood, but they never imagined that they’d be trapped in the deepest, narrowest part of the canyon.

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Man charged will killing Charlie Kirk will stand trial for murder and face possible death penalty, judge rules washingtonpost.com/nation/20…

Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will stand trial, face potential death penalty

Tyler James Robinson, the 23-year-old accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, pleaded not guilty to murder charges.

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Tyler Robinson entered not guilty pleas on all counts after the judge ruled he would stand trial. A representative for the Kirk family emphasized the importance of a speedy trial as the one-year anniversary of Kirk's death approaches.
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