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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 โpro-criminal blanket policiesโ of one of Californiaโs most high-profile progressive prosecutors, George Gascรณn.
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 Lakersโ 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.
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.
Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it
Read full article: Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done itA study out in Science this month finds that states' attempts to cut the amount of food waste going into landfills are rarely succeeding.
California governor vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measures
Read full article: California governor vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measuresCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
A rare condor hatched and raised by foster parents in captivity now gets to live wild
Read full article: A rare condor hatched and raised by foster parents in captivity now gets to live wildAnother chapter in one of the greatest comeback stories in the world of endangered species is being written with the release of three young California condors north of the Grand Canyon.
Man who set off explosion at California courthouse had a criminal case there
Read full article: Man who set off explosion at California courthouse had a criminal case therePolice say the 20-year-old man who tossed an explosive device into a California courthouse was there to be arraigned on a gun charge.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land
Read full article: California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken landCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for land that was taken unjustly by the government through eminent domain.
Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge says
Read full article: Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge saysA federal judge has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to further regulate fluoride in drinking water because high levels could pose a risk to the intellectual development of children.
Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses
Read full article: Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glassesMeta has unveiled updates to the companyโs virtual reality headset and Ray Ban smart glasses along as it tries to demonstrate its artificial intelligence prowess and the next generation of computing platforms beyond smartphones and computers.
US to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico and California growers aren't happy
Read full article: US to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico and California growers aren't happyCalifornia avocado growers are fuming about a U.S. decision to hand over pest inspections of Mexican orchards to the Mexican government.
California sues ExxonMobil and says it lied about plastics recycling
Read full article: California sues ExxonMobil and says it lied about plastics recyclingCalifornia is suing ExxonMobil for allegedly deceiving the public for half a century by promising that recycling would address the global plastics pollution crisis.
A lost cat's mysterious 2-month, 900-mile journey home to California
Read full article: A lost cat's mysterious 2-month, 900-mile journey home to CaliforniaA gray cat living an extraordinary life of visits to the beach and trips to the lake went on his biggest adventure alone: traveling hundreds of miles from Wyoming to California.
A night with Peter Cat Recording Co., the New Delhi band that's found global appeal
Read full article: A night with Peter Cat Recording Co., the New Delhi band that's found global appealPeter Cat Recording Co_ is in the midst of their 77-concert world tour, โGood Luck Beta 24โโ following the release of their 2024 studio album, โBETA.โ.
Sean โDiddyโ Combs joins list of Hollywood stars charged with sex crimes
Read full article: Sean โDiddyโ Combs joins list of Hollywood stars charged with sex crimesWith his arrest this week, Sean โDiddyโ Combs joins a short list of celebrities prosecuted for sex crimes in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
California governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
Read full article: California governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AICalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three landmark bills Tuesday to crack down on political deepfakes ahead of the 2024 election.
The Biden administration is taking steps to eliminate protections for gray wolves
Read full article: The Biden administration is taking steps to eliminate protections for gray wolvesThe Biden administration has asked an appeals court to revive a Trump-era rule that lifted remaining Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the U.S. If successful, the move would put the predators under statesโ oversight and would allow hunting in the Great Lakes region, which had been suspended by a court order.
Uber to dispatch Waymo's robotaxis in Austin and Atlanta next year
Read full article: Uber to dispatch Waymo's robotaxis in Austin and Atlanta next yearRide-hailing leader Uber on Friday announced it will dispatch robotaxis built by driverless technology pioneer Waymo beginning next year in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta in a deal that deepens the bond between once-bitter rivals.
It took 50,000 gallons of water to put out Tesla Semi fire in California, US agency says
Read full article: It took 50,000 gallons of water to put out Tesla Semi fire in California, US agency saysThe National Transportation Safety Board says California firefighters had to douse a flaming battery in a Tesla Semi with about 50,000 gallons of water to put out flames after a crash.
California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
Read full article: California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberiesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting large-scale stealing schemes and smash-and-grab robberies.
CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Wildfires plague U.S. West and Brazil, Yagi rampages in Vietnam
Read full article: CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Wildfires plague U.S. West and Brazil, Yagi rampages in VietnamExtreme weather is again striking multiple places around the world, including wildfires in California, a hurricane that threatens Louisiana, drought and wildfires in the Amazon and flooding in Nigeria.
Attorney: Teen charged in shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie shouldn't face attempted murder
Read full article: Attorney: Teen charged in shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie shouldn't face attempted murderThe attorney for a 17-year-old high school senior charged in the daytime shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall says that new video evidence supports his theory that the teenager should not be charged with attempted murder.
Teen arraigned on attempted murder in shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie says he is very sorry
Read full article: Teen arraigned on attempted murder in shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie says he is very sorryA 17-year-old high school senior charged with attempted murder in the daytime shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall made his first appearance in juvenile court.
How do you know when AI is powerful enough to be dangerous? Regulators try to do the math
Read full article: How do you know when AI is powerful enough to be dangerous? Regulators try to do the mathHow do you know if an artificial intelligence system is so powerful that it poses a security danger and shouldnโt be unleashed without careful oversight.
California lawmakers pass landmark bills to atone for racism, but hold off on fund to take action
Read full article: California lawmakers pass landmark bills to atone for racism, but hold off on fund to take actionCalifornia lawmakers have approved a set of first-in-the-nation bills aimed at atoning for the state's legacy of discriminatory policies that have harmed Black Californians.
'Dancing With the Stars' pro Artem Chigvintsev arrested on domestic violence charge in California
Read full article: 'Dancing With the Stars' pro Artem Chigvintsev arrested on domestic violence charge in CaliforniaA California sheriff's office says โDancing With the Starsโ pro Artem Chigvintsev has been arrested and booked on a domestic violence charge.
Workers breach key Klamath dams, allowing salmon to swim freely for the first time in a century
Read full article: Workers breach key Klamath dams, allowing salmon to swim freely for the first time in a centuryWorkers have breached the final dams on a key section of the Klamath River, clearing the way for salmon to swim freely through a major watershed near the California-Oregon border for the first time in more than a century as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion.
Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century once dams are removed
Read full article: Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century once dams are removedFor the first time in more than a century, salmon will have free passage along the more than 400 miles of the Klamath River and its tributaries as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion along the California-Oregon border.
Man accused of starting destructive California wildfire by throwing firework out car window
Read full article: Man accused of starting destructive California wildfire by throwing firework out car windowA 26-year-old man has been accused of igniting a destructive California wildfire in early July by throwing a firework from a car window during hot, dry and windy weather.
Star from Michigan footballโs national title team gets traded before start of NFL rookie season
Read full article: Star from Michigan footballโs national title team gets traded before start of NFL rookie seasonA star from Michigan footballโs national championship team just got traded before the start of his NFL rookie season.
3 people charged after death of federal prison worker who opened fentanyl-laced mail
Read full article: 3 people charged after death of federal prison worker who opened fentanyl-laced mailA federal prison inmate and two other people are facing charges of conspiring to mail drugs to a penitentiary in California where a mailroom supervisor died last week after opening a letter that prosecutors say was laced with fentanyl and other substances.
Judge knocks down Hunter Biden's bid to use Trump ruling to get his federal tax case dismissed
Read full article: Judge knocks down Hunter Biden's bid to use Trump ruling to get his federal tax case dismissedA federal judge has denied Hunter Bidenโs latest bid to dismiss the tax charges against him, setting the stage for his trial to begin next month in California.
Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrial
Read full article: Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrialProsecutors have confirmed Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan.
A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know why
Read full article: A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know whyA rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast.
As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans
Read full article: As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plansThe federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River.
Where do you live? That's a complicated question for a California town with no street addresses
Read full article: Where do you live? That's a complicated question for a California town with no street addressesCarmel-by-the-Sea is known for its white-sand beaches, storybook buildings and famous former mayor, Clint Eastwood.
Worker's death at California federal prison investigated for possible fentanyl exposure, AP learns
Read full article: Worker's death at California federal prison investigated for possible fentanyl exposure, AP learnsA worker at a federal prison in California has died and investigators are examining whether he was exposed to fentanyl shortly before his death.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott misses a light practice as a precaution with ankle soreness
Read full article: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott misses a light practice as a precaution with ankle sorenessDak Prescott has been held out of a light workout as a precaution with the Dallas Cowboys quarterback experiencing mild soreness in his surgically repaired right ankle.
Man who attacked police at the US Capitol with poles gets 20 years, one of longest Jan. 6 sentences
Read full article: Man who attacked police at the US Capitol with poles gets 20 years, one of longest Jan. 6 sentencesA California man with a history of political violence has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for attacking police with flagpoles and other makeshift weapons during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
California governor vows to take away funding from cities and counties for not clearing encampments
Read full article: California governor vows to take away funding from cities and counties for not clearing encampmentsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has a message to local governments: clear homeless encampments now or lose out on state funding next year.
Sea lions are stranding themselves on California's coast with signs of poisoning by harmful algae
Read full article: Sea lions are stranding themselves on California's coast with signs of poisoning by harmful algaeSea lions are stranding on a long stretch of California coast with signs of poisoning by a naturally occurring bloom of harmful algae.
Jack White will perform at St. Andrewโs Hall next week
Read full article: Jack White will perform at St. Andrewโs Hall next weekAfter Jack White posted a super cryptic post on Instagram alluding a concert in Detroit, the hometown hero just announced he will be performing at St. Andrewโs Hall on Monday, Aug. 5.
Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition
Read full article: Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognitionOfficials say Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over allegations that the tech giant used biometric data of users without their permission.
Fires in the West are becoming ever bigger, consuming. Why and what can be done?
Read full article: Fires in the West are becoming ever bigger, consuming. Why and what can be done?Experts say a massive wildfire in northern California and scores of smaller ones across the western U.S. and Canada are the legacy of the nationโs fire-suppression experts and climate change.
California's largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West
Read full article: California's largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US WestThousands of firefighters are battling a wildfire in northern California that exploded in size โ one of several blazes tearing through the western United States and Canada amid dry, hot and windy conditions.
Detroit Lions kicker to miss season after โsevere injuryโ prepping for practice
Read full article: Detroit Lions kicker to miss season after โsevere injuryโ prepping for practiceThe Detroit Lionsโ primary kicker will miss the entire season after suffering a โsevere injuryโ while preparing for practice.
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden's legal team over 'false statements' in a court filing
Read full article: Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden's legal team over 'false statements' in a court filingA federal judge in California is threatening to sanction Hunter Bidenโs lawyers, saying they made โfalse statementsโ in a court filing seeking to throw out the tax case against President Joe Bidenโs son.
Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the West
Read full article: Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the WestWildfires are continuing to scorch the West, and authorities say one major blaze started with a burning car being pushed into a gully.
A plan to replenish the Colorado River could mean dry alfalfa fields. And many farmers are for it
Read full article: A plan to replenish the Colorado River could mean dry alfalfa fields. And many farmers are for itA plan to help shore up the Colorado River by cutting off water to alfalfa fields in Californiaโs crop-rich Imperial Valley is finding support among water managers and farmers.
Los Angeles Zoo sets record with 17 California condor chicks hatched in 2024
Read full article: Los Angeles Zoo sets record with 17 California condor chicks hatched in 2024A record 17 California condor chicks have hatched during this yearโs breeding season for the endangered birds at the Los Angeles Zoo.
Disney reaches tentative agreement with California theme park workers
Read full article: Disney reaches tentative agreement with California theme park workersDisney has reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants.
Remains of World War II POW who died in the Philippines returned home to California
Read full article: Remains of World War II POW who died in the Philippines returned home to CaliforniaThe remains of a World War II service member who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in the Philippines in 1942 have been brought home to California.