Your daily look at late-breaking California news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. ROAD REPAIR BILL
Gov. Brown praises passage of gas and vehicle taxes to fund statewide road repair; Republicans say it adds to already high tax burden.
2. STORM
Strong late-season storm brings rain to Northern California, heavy snow in the Sierra Nevada.
3. OROVILLE DAM
Governor waives some permitting and review requirements to speed repair main spillway that partially washed away.
4. IMMIGRANT CRIME VICTIMS
Assembly votes to strengthen protections for immigrants in the country illegally who are victims or witnesses of crimes; bill goes to Senate.
5. STATE DINOSAUR
Bill advancing through Legislature would designate duckbill dinosaur called Augustynolophus morrisi the official dinosaur of California.
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