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Ex-49er Dana Stubblefield to remain in prison for now after judge denies bail ruling
Read full article: Ex-49er Dana Stubblefield to remain in prison for now after judge denies bail rulingEx-San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield will remain in California state prison for now after a judge declined to make a bail ruling.
Los Angeles fires have scorched largest urban area in California in at least 40 years
Read full article: Los Angeles fires have scorched largest urban area in California in at least 40 yearsTwo wildfires still burning in Los Angeles have torched more urban area than any other fire in the state since at least the mid-1980s.
Apple pulls error-prone AI-generated news summaries in its beta iPhone software
Read full article: Apple pulls error-prone AI-generated news summaries in its beta iPhone softwareApple is suspending an error-prone feature that used artificial intelligence to deliver bogus news alerts to some iPhone owners.
California is years behind in implementing a law to make homes more fire resistant
Read full article: California is years behind in implementing a law to make homes more fire resistantCalifornia is years behind in implementing a 2020 law aiming to make it harder for homes to burn during a wildfire.
Racer and TV analyst Townsend Bell lost 3 homes in California wildfires
Read full article: Racer and TV analyst Townsend Bell lost 3 homes in California wildfiresTownsend Bell waited the entire offseason to learn if Fox Sports wanted him as an analyst for its inaugural season of IndyCar coverage.
Inside the monumental effort behind LAās firefight, from strategy to meals and laundry
Read full article: Inside the monumental effort behind LAās firefight, from strategy to meals and laundryFirefighters from across the North American continent have converged onto Los Angeles to fight the wildfires.
American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is extradited from France to the US
Read full article: American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is extradited from France to the USAn American accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said āSo I raped youā has been extradited from France to the United States.
Fire tornadoes pose a threat in California. A fire lab shows how they work
Read full article: Fire tornadoes pose a threat in California. A fire lab shows how they workThe National Weather Service's warning about the āparticularly dangerous situationā in which any new fire could explode in size in the Los Angeles area didnāt mention fire tornadoes.
Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts
Read full article: Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global expertsNew recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health problems from extra weight and other measurements.
California pulls back EPA requests for approval to phase out diesel-powered trains and big rigs
Read full article: California pulls back EPA requests for approval to phase out diesel-powered trains and big rigsCalifornia has withdrawn requests for the EPA to give the state authority to enforce rules limiting emissions from diesel-powered trains and big rigs.
A documentary on wildfires raised tough questions in 2021. People may now be more inclined to listen
Read full article: A documentary on wildfires raised tough questions in 2021. People may now be more inclined to listenWhen Lucy Walker debuted her harrowing documentary about California wildfires, āBring Your Own Brigade,ā at Sundance in 2021, it was during peak COVID.
āThis is devastation beyond anything Iāve ever seen': Texas firefighter reflects on first day battling California fires
Read full article: āThis is devastation beyond anything Iāve ever seen': Texas firefighter reflects on first day battling California firesTexas Governor Greg Abbott has since directed the deployment of 135 Texas first responders to help fight the West Coast fires and respond to emergencies.
24 dead as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week
Read full article: 24 dead as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this weekFirefighters scrambled to make further progress against wildfires that have killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week.
Meta nixes diversity and inclusion program as it prepares for second Trump administration
Read full article: Meta nixes diversity and inclusion program as it prepares for second Trump administrationJoining companies such as John Deere and Walmart, Facebook and Instagramās parent company Meta Platforms Inc. is getting rid of its diversity, equity and inclusion program, a company spokesperson confirmed on Friday.
The Los Angeles landmarks from film and TV damaged by wildfires
Read full article: The Los Angeles landmarks from film and TV damaged by wildfiresThe high school where Brian De Palma brought Stephen Kingās āCarrieā to life, Will Rogersā ranch house and a motel owned by William Randolph Hearst are among some of the famous structures that were damaged or destroyed by the California Fires.
āIt happened so quicklyā: Longtime friend of KSAT anchor details fleeing Pasadena home as wildfire drew close
Read full article: āIt happened so quicklyā: Longtime friend of KSAT anchor details fleeing Pasadena home as wildfire drew closeSouthern California is being ravaged by wind-driven wildfires advancing at unprecedented speeds this week. KSATās Courtney Friedman grew up in Southern California and has been in contact with many friends affected by the fires, including a childhood best friend who just had to evacuate her home.
Videos show deadly wildfires burning through Los Angeles area
Read full article: Videos show deadly wildfires burning through Los Angeles areaFast-moving wildfires are burning through the Los Angeles area, killing at least two people and causing thousands of residents to flee as homes and businesses are destroyed.
Schools around the US are weighing responses to possible immigration raids
Read full article: Schools around the US are weighing responses to possible immigration raidsSchools around the country are reviewing what to do if immigration agents come knocking as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office after campaigning on a pledge to deport millions of people.
Missing hiker found dead on California mountain identified as 29-year-old San Antonio man
Read full article: Missing hiker found dead on California mountain identified as 29-year-old San Antonio manA missing hiker from San Antonio has been found dead after he disappeared while attempting to ascend Mt. Whitney in California.
Kidman gives tearful dedication to late mother as film stars gather for heartfelt Palm Springs gala
Read full article: Kidman gives tearful dedication to late mother as film stars gather for heartfelt Palm Springs galaNicole Kidman has given a long-awaited dedication to her late mother at the Palm Springs Film Festival's 36th annual International Film Awards.
What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri case
Read full article: What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri caseApple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of turning its virtual assistant Siri into a snoop that eavesdropped on the users of iPhones and other trendy devices in a betrayal to its long-standing commitment to personal privacy.
Braga Fresh advises its broccoli florets sold in Walmart locations across Texas may contain listeria
Read full article: Braga Fresh advises its broccoli florets sold in Walmart locations across Texas may contain listeriaA California vegetable company said some of its broccoli florets sold in Texas may contain listeria.
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
Read full article: Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdroppingApple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices.
Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says
Read full article: Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions saysAt least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number.
Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign from organization in the coming days
Read full article: Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign from organization in the coming daysAthletics president Dave Kaval will resign from the organization after being the public face of the organizationās planned move from Oakland to Las Vegas.
California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas Eve
Read full article: California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas EvePersistent high surf and flooding threats along California's coast have residents on high alert a day after a major storm was blamed for one man's death and the partial collapse of a pier.
Major storm pounds California's central coast, blamed for man's death and partially collapsing pier
Read full article: Major storm pounds California's central coast, blamed for man's death and partially collapsing pierA major storm has pounded Californiaās central coast bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach and later partially collapsing a pier, tossing three people into the Pacific Ocean.
Wisconsin school shooter had 2 guns and got messages from man accused of plotting his own attack
Read full article: Wisconsin school shooter had 2 guns and got messages from man accused of plotting his own attackPolice say the shooter who killed a student and teacher at a religious school in Wisconsin this week brought two guns to the school.
EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump
Read full article: EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by TrumpThe Environmental Protection Agency has granted two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions, including a rule aimed at banning sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035.
US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prison
Read full article: US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prisonThe U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to resolve lawsuits brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in California that was known as the ārape clubā because of rampant staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct.
Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California
Read full article: Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in CaliforniaInclement weather has plagued areas of the U.S. in the first half of the weekend, with dangerous conditions including heavy snow, a major ice storm and unusual tornado activity.
Supreme Court will take up a challenge related to California's tough vehicle emissions standards
Read full article: Supreme Court will take up a challenge related to California's tough vehicle emissions standardsThe Supreme Court says it will take up a business-backed appeal that could make it easier to challenge federal regulations, acting in a dispute related to Californiaās nation-leading standards for vehicle emissions.
Fire danger diminishes in Southern California even as crews continue to battle Malibu blaze
Read full article: Fire danger diminishes in Southern California even as crews continue to battle Malibu blazeWeather conditions have improved enough in Southern California for forecasters to say that the worst of the high winds that drove a wildfire through part of Malibu have passed.
Celebrities and coastal residents flee from wind-driven wildfire in Malibu
Read full article: Celebrities and coastal residents flee from wind-driven wildfire in MalibuThousands of Southern California residents are under evacuation orders and warnings as firefighters battle a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu.
California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites
Read full article: California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sitesCalifornia lawmakers will consider a bill to require labels on social media platforms warning of their effects on young peopleās lives.
Cynthia Erivo, Demi Moore, Colman Domingo, Jeremy Strong and more react to Golden Globe nominations
Read full article: Cynthia Erivo, Demi Moore, Colman Domingo, Jeremy Strong and more react to Golden Globe nominationsCynthia Erivo says her Golden Globe nomination for āWickedā was a dream come true, āreally surreal and wildā ā and especially rare because it was for a musical.
US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine
Read full article: US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for UkraineDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced that the U.S. will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine.
Bureau of Prisons agrees to court monitor, public acknowledgement of staff-on-inmate sexual abuse
Read full article: Bureau of Prisons agrees to court monitor, public acknowledgement of staff-on-inmate sexual abuseA legal settlement in the wake of rampant staff-on-inmate sexual abuse will force the federal Bureau of Prisons to open its doors to a court-appointed monitor and publicly acknowledge pervasive misconduct at its now-shuttered womenās prison in California.
Democrat Adam Gray captures California's 13th US House District, ousting Republican Rep. John Duarte
Read full article: Democrat Adam Gray captures California's 13th US House District, ousting Republican Rep. John DuarteDemocrat Adam Gray has won election to a U.S. House seat representing Californiaās Central Valley, defeating Republican Rep. John Duarte in the final House contest to be determined this year.
California bill would allow public university admission priority for slaves' descendants
Read full article: California bill would allow public university admission priority for slaves' descendantsCalifornia lawmakers are set to consider a bill that would require the state's public universities to give admission priority to the descendants of slaves.
Colorado State advances to MW volleyball final and will take the court against San Jose State
Read full article: Colorado State advances to MW volleyball final and will take the court against San Jose StateColorado State coach Emily Kohan said her team will take the floor against San Jose State in the Mountain West volleyball championship rather than become the latest team to forfeit to the Spartans.
Oil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operations
Read full article: Oil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operationsThe owner of an oil field in Los Angeles County is suing the state of California over a law that will require it to stop production and plug its wells or face costly fines.
Repealing no-fault divorce has so far stalled across the US. Some worry that'll change under Trump
Read full article: Repealing no-fault divorce has so far stalled across the US. Some worry that'll change under TrumpWarnings have been popping up on social media urging women who might be considering divorce to āpull the triggerā while they still can ever since President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance won the election.
UN climate conference ended last week. What does that mean for policy in Texas and San Antonio?
Read full article: UN climate conference ended last week. What does that mean for policy in Texas and San Antonio?COP29, the United Nations annual climate conference, ended last week. What does that mean for policy in Texas and San Antonio as the United States prepares for a potential shift ahead of a Donald Trump presidency?
Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit
Read full article: Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax creditCalifornia could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.
Feds outline 'necessary steps' for Colorado River agreement by 2026 but no recommendation yet
Read full article: Feds outline 'necessary steps' for Colorado River agreement by 2026 but no recommendation yetFederal water officials have made public what they call ānecessary stepsā for the seven states and multiple tribes that rely on the Colorado River to meet an August 2026 deadline for deciding how to manage the waterway in the future.
California governor will not make clemency decision for Menendez brothers until new DA reviews case
Read full article: California governor will not make clemency decision for Menendez brothers until new DA reviews caseCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom says he wonāt make a clemency decision on the murder convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez until newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman reviews the case.
'Bomb cyclone' brings high winds and soaking rain to Northern California and Pacific Northwest
Read full article: 'Bomb cyclone' brings high winds and soaking rain to Northern California and Pacific NorthwestWhat is expected to be one of the strongest storms in the northwest U.S. in decades has arrived.
In an AP interview, the next Los Angeles DA says he'll go after low-level nonviolent crimes
Read full article: In an AP interview, the next Los Angeles DA says he'll go after low-level nonviolent crimesThe incoming district attorney for Los Angeles County, Nathan Hochman, says in an interview with The Associated Press that his first task in office is to eliminate the āpro-criminal blanket policiesā of one of Californiaās most high-profile progressive prosecutors, George GascĆ³n.
The state that cleared the way for sports gambling now may ban 'prop' bets on college athletes
Read full article: The state that cleared the way for sports gambling now may ban 'prop' bets on college athletesThe state that gave much of America the right to offer legal sports betting may decide that certain bets on college athletes are out of bounds.
Waymo's robotaxis now open to anyone who wants a driverless ride in Los Angeles
Read full article: Waymo's robotaxis now open to anyone who wants a driverless ride in Los AngelesWaymo on Tuesday opened its robotaxi service to anyone who wants a ride around Los Angeles, marking another milestone in the evolution of self-driving car technology since the company began as a secret project at Google 15 years ago.
Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded
Read full article: Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire explodedAuthorities said firefighters battled fierce, howling winds and rescued people as a fast-moving Southern California wildfire exploded in size.
California farmers enjoy pistachio boom, with much of it headed to China
Read full article: California farmers enjoy pistachio boom, with much of it headed to ChinaCalifornia farmers have been devoting more land to pistachios, which are seen as hardier and more drought-tolerant in a state prone to dramatic swings in precipitation.
GOP picks up more key House seats while Democrats insist they still have a path to a majority
Read full article: GOP picks up more key House seats while Democrats insist they still have a path to a majorityHouse Republican leaders are projecting confidence that they will keep control of the U.S. House.
Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments
Read full article: Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendmentsA costly campaign to legalize marijuana has failed in Florida, falling short of the supermajority needed for passage.
Harris won't say how she voted on California measure that would reverse criminal justice reforms
Read full article: Harris won't say how she voted on California measure that would reverse criminal justice reformsVice President Kamala Harris won't say how she voted on a ballot measure in her home state of California that would reverse criminal justice reforms approved in recent years.
How immigrants who just became US citizens plan to vote in the 2024 election
Read full article: How immigrants who just became US citizens plan to vote in the 2024 electionAt a recent naturalization ceremony, nine immigrants from countries spanning from Lebanon and Germany to Taiwan and Mexico took their oaths to become American citizens.
California announces sustainable fuels partnership to curb emissions from planes
Read full article: California announces sustainable fuels partnership to curb emissions from planesCalifornia is partnering with a major airline trade group to increase the availability of sustainable aviation fuels in the state.
Meta's third-quarter profit surges 35% reflecting strong ad revenue and its AI push
Read full article: Meta's third-quarter profit surges 35% reflecting strong ad revenue and its AI pushMeta Platforms Inc. has posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter results fueled by its advertising revenue growth and its push to incorporate artificial intelligence.
Boise State RB Jeanty a unanimous AP midseason All-America pick, Colorado's Hunter fills 2 positions
Read full article: Boise State RB Jeanty a unanimous AP midseason All-America pick, Colorado's Hunter fills 2 positionsBoise State running back Ashton Jeanty is a unanimous selection and Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter occupies two first-team positions on The Associated Press midseason All-America team.
Voters in California and Nevada consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners
Read full article: Voters in California and Nevada consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisonersCalifornia and Nevada voters will decide in November if they want to ban forced prison labor by removing language from their state constitutions rooted in the legacy of chattel slavery.
Climate solution: Form Energy secures $405M to speed development of long-awaited 100-hour battery
Read full article: Climate solution: Form Energy secures $405M to speed development of long-awaited 100-hour batteryForm Energy, a company that is beginning to produce a longer-lasting alternative to lithium batteries, hit a milestone Wednesday with an announcement of $405 million in funding.
Deadspin loses bid to toss defamation suit over article accusing young Chiefs fan of racism
Read full article: Deadspin loses bid to toss defamation suit over article accusing young Chiefs fan of racismA Delaware judge has refused to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against sports website Deadspin over an article accusing a 9-year-old NFL fan and his family of racism because of his game-day attire.
Salmon swim freely in the Klamath River for 1st time in a century after dams removed
Read full article: Salmon swim freely in the Klamath River for 1st time in a century after dams removedFor the first time in more than a century, salmon are swimming freely along the Klamath River and its tributaries near the California-Oregon line.
No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38
Read full article: No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38Cam Ward threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Arroyo with 26 seconds left and No. 8 Miami roared back from a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat California 39-38.
Takeaways from AP's report on affordable housing disappearing across the U.S.
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on affordable housing disappearing across the U.S.While Americans continue to struggle under high rents, as many as 223,000 affordable housing units could disappear in the next five years alone.
LeBron James, Anthony Davis will play in Lakers' first preseason games in Palm Springs, Redick says
Read full article: LeBron James, Anthony Davis will play in Lakers' first preseason games in Palm Springs, Redick saysLeBron James and Anthony Davis will play at some point during the Los Angeles Lakersā first two preseason games this weekend.
Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US
Read full article: Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in USTwo dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this year.
Are you ready, kids? The Krabby Patty is coming to the Alamo City
Read full article: Are you ready, kids? The Krabby Patty is coming to the Alamo CityMore than 250 restaurants across the U.S. collaborated with Nickelodeon to make their own Krabby Patty secret formula to celebrate 25 years of āSpongeBob SquarePants.ā
Hall of Famer Susie Maxwell Berning, a 4-time major champion while raising 2 daughters, dies at 83
Read full article: Hall of Famer Susie Maxwell Berning, a 4-time major champion while raising 2 daughters, dies at 83Hall of Fame golfer Susie Maxwell Berning has died at age 83 after a battle with lung cancer.