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Stanford, Cal and UCLA investigated in Trump's anti-DEI campaign
Read full article: Stanford, Cal and UCLA investigated in Trump's anti-DEI campaignThe Trump administration says it has opened investigations into the admissions policies at Stanford University and three campuses within the University of California system, including UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC Irvine.
California's wine industry leery of tariffs, but some growers hope they help
Read full article: California's wine industry leery of tariffs, but some growers hope they helpEscalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Europe are being closely watched in Californiaās already struggling iconic wine industry.
Another raw pet food recall is tied to illness and death in cats
Read full article: Another raw pet food recall is tied to illness and death in catsA pet food company has recalled one lot of its raw chicken pet food after it was linked to bird flu infections detected in two cats and suspected in a third in New York City.
Iga Swiatek discusses nearly hitting a ball boy and three weeks she spent crying daily last year
Read full article: Iga Swiatek discusses nearly hitting a ball boy and three weeks she spent crying daily last yearIga Swiatek has offered a revealing look at her emotional state in recent months and discussed online criticism she received for nearly hitting a ball boy during a match last week.
Amid 2028 speculation, California governor's podcasts with Trump loyalists anger Democrats
Read full article: Amid 2028 speculation, California governor's podcasts with Trump loyalists anger DemocratsDemocratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a backlash from members of his own party after a series of podcasts that featured Steve Bannon and other supporters of President Donald Trump.
Study shows rain-soaking atmospheric rivers are getting bigger, wetter and more frequent
Read full article: Study shows rain-soaking atmospheric rivers are getting bigger, wetter and more frequentA new study finds that atmospheric rivers ā the heavy rain and wind events most known for dousing California and other parts of the West ā have been getting bigger, wetter and more frequent in the past 45 years as the world warms.
Lawmakers urge Trump administration to cancel owl-killing plan, say it would cost too much
Read full article: Lawmakers urge Trump administration to cancel owl-killing plan, say it would cost too muchA bipartisan group of lawmakers urge the Trump administration to scrap plans to kill more than 450,000 invasive barred owls in West Coast forests in coming decades.
FEMA cancels classes at national fire training academy amid federal funding cuts
Read full article: FEMA cancels classes at national fire training academy amid federal funding cutsThe National Fire Academy, the country's preeminent federal fire training academy, has canceled classes effective immediately amid the ongoing flurry of funding freezes and staffing cuts by President Donald Trumpās administration.
De'Aaron Fox struggles in his 1st game in Sacramento since he was traded to the Spurs
Read full article: De'Aaron Fox struggles in his 1st game in Sacramento since he was traded to the SpursDeāAaron Fox spent much of his time in Sacramento as the fan favorite and face of the Kings franchise that ended a record-long playoff drought and brought much-needed joy to what had been a downtrodden team.
US military's mini space shuttle returns to Earth after orbiting for 434 days on a secret mission
Read full article: US military's mini space shuttle returns to Earth after orbiting for 434 days on a secret missionThe U.S. military's classified mini space shuttle has returned to Earth after circling the world for 434 days.
Betsy Arakawa, concert pianist married to actor Gene Hackman, dead at 65
Read full article: Betsy Arakawa, concert pianist married to actor Gene Hackman, dead at 65Betsy Arakawa, a concert pianist and co-founder of a home furnishing business, was found dead Wednesday in her Santa Fe, New Mexico, home along with actor-husband Gene Hackman and their dog, according to authorities.
Trump cuts financial lifeline for Venezuela's government by ending permit to export oil to US
Read full article: Trump cuts financial lifeline for Venezuela's government by ending permit to export oil to USA permit issued by the United States government allowing energy giant Chevron Corp. to pump and export Venezuelan oil will be terminated this week.
California governor orders parole board to investigate if Menendez brothers would pose risk if freed
Read full article: California governor orders parole board to investigate if Menendez brothers would pose risk if freedAttorneys for Lyle and Erik Menendez say California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the state parole board to investigate whether the brothers would pose a risk to the public if they are released after nearly three decades in prison for the 1989 killing of their parents.
Judge OKs prison abuse settlement, rejecting Trump administration's push to rewrite protections
Read full article: Judge OKs prison abuse settlement, rejecting Trump administration's push to rewrite protectionsA judge has given final approval to a legal settlement that subjects the federal Bureau of Prisons to independent monitoring and increased transparency in the wake of rampant staff-on-inmate sexual abuse at a now-shuttered federal womenās prison in California.
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
Read full article: California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire reliefCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from Januaryās devastating wildfires.
Fired employees fear beloved Yosemite National Park will lose its luster
Read full article: Fired employees fear beloved Yosemite National Park will lose its lusterYosemite National Park employees who recently were fired by the U.S. government worry cuts will affect the experience of visitors and the welfare of wildlife that thrive in the popular vacation destination located in Californiaās Sierra Nevada.
Oscar favorite āAnoraā wins best film, director and actor at the Independent Spirit Awards
Read full article: Oscar favorite āAnoraā wins best film, director and actor at the Independent Spirit AwardsSean Bakerās āAnoraā won best film, best director and best actor for Mikey Madison at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday in what could be a preview of next Sundayās Oscars.
Police arrest apparent leader of cultlike 'Zizian' group linked to multiple killings in the US
Read full article: Police arrest apparent leader of cultlike 'Zizian' group linked to multiple killings in the USThe apparent leader of a cultlike group known as the Zizians has been arrested in Maryland along with another member of the group.
Can suspending a cage-free egg law solve the soaring price problem? Nevada takes a crack at it
Read full article: Can suspending a cage-free egg law solve the soaring price problem? Nevada takes a crack at itRecord high egg prices prompted Nevada lawmakers to unanimously back suspending their cage-free egg law, but the six other states with similar laws in effect have shown no sign of dropping them even if it might help lower grocery bills.
Including people without legal status in census has had little impact on House seats, study finds
Read full article: Including people without legal status in census has had little impact on House seats, study findsRepublicans are trying to exclude people who are in the U.S. illegally from the numbers used to portion out congressional seats among the states.
Troopers make arrest after 12-year-old followed home by man with disturbing criminal history
Read full article: Troopers make arrest after 12-year-old followed home by man with disturbing criminal historyA California man with a checkered history was arrested in Florida on Wednesday for allegedly following and trying to lure a 12-year-old girl.
New York isn't alone when it comes to granting driver's licenses to immigrants without legal status
Read full article: New York isn't alone when it comes to granting driver's licenses to immigrants without legal statusU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced legal action against New York officials over a 2019 state law allowing immigrants to obtain state-issued driverās license regardless of legal status.
California farm donates hundreds of thousands of eggs to wildfire victims and first responders
Read full article: California farm donates hundreds of thousands of eggs to wildfire victims and first respondersA California farm is donating hundreds of thousands of fresh eggs to people affected by last monthās devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles Area.
US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing
Read full article: US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbingEgg prices have reached a record high in the U.S. The consumer price index released on Wednesday confirmed what consumers, bakers and food companies already knew: an ongoing bird flu outbreak that began in 2022 are making eggs terribly expensive right now.
Eastern storm cuts power to tens of thousands as California braces for flooding
Read full article: Eastern storm cuts power to tens of thousands as California braces for floodingHeavy snow and freezing rain from Kentucky to the nation's capital caused hundreds of crashes and left tens of thousands of residents in the dark.
No. 2 Notre Dame women have best ranking in 6 years behind UCLA, South Carolina drops to 4th
Read full article: No. 2 Notre Dame women have best ranking in 6 years behind UCLA, South Carolina drops to 4thNotre Dame has moved up to No. 2 in the Associated Press womenās basketball Top 25 for its best ranking since 2019.
Newsom wants to speed up a delayed rule to make California homes more fire resistant
Read full article: Newsom wants to speed up a delayed rule to make California homes more fire resistantCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom will order state officials to advance implementation of a state rule aiming to make homes more fire resistant during wind-driven wildfire after years of delay.
'Voice of the CDC' resumes publication, but experts worry about what they're not hearing
Read full article: 'Voice of the CDC' resumes publication, but experts worry about what they're not hearingA federal scientific publication has returned from a forced two-week hiatus with two papers examining the health effects of wildfires in Hawaii and California.
Utility says its equipment may have started a small blaze that erupted during January's LA firestorm
Read full article: Utility says its equipment may have started a small blaze that erupted during January's LA firestormA California utility says its equipment may have sparked a small wildfire in Los Angeles that broke out the same day as two massive blazes in the area killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
Fire relief, Quincy Jones tributes and new talent energize the 50th annual pre-Grammy benefit gala
Read full article: Fire relief, Quincy Jones tributes and new talent energize the 50th annual pre-Grammy benefit galaMusic mogul Clive Davis has held his annual, star-studded pre-Grammys gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
As crews clean up from LA wildfires, some residents are furious over hazardous waste
Read full article: As crews clean up from LA wildfires, some residents are furious over hazardous wasteAs crews work to clean up from the Los Angeles wildfires, city officials and residents are opposing the designation of a federally owned park to process hazardous waste.
Meta posts sharply higher Q4 profit, revenue, topping Wall Street's expectations
Read full article: Meta posts sharply higher Q4 profit, revenue, topping Wall Street's expectationsMeta Platforms Inc. posted sharply higher profit and revenue for its fourth quarter on Wednesday, thanks to higher ad revenue on its social media properties.
FEMA faces shakeup under Trump while it wrestles with disasters on both coasts
Read full article: FEMA faces shakeup under Trump while it wrestles with disasters on both coastsPresident Donald Trump is preparing to reshape the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which has been on the frontlines of responding to disasters in California and North Carolina.
Local officers collecting donations for Southern California wildfire victims
Read full article: Local officers collecting donations for Southern California wildfire victimsSouth Florida residents and visitors looking to support victims of the devastating Southern California wildfires can make a difference by donating at Aventura Mall.
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.
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.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: Jan. 12, 2025
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: Jan. 12, 2025This Sunday on This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg spoke with a range of experts covering key issues. U.S. immigration attorneys Saman Movassaghi Gonzalez and Angel Leal discussed President-elect Trumpās day-one immigration plans, including mass deportations and workplace raids.
This Week in South Florida: ABC News correspondent Alex Stone
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: ABC News correspondent Alex StoneABC News Correspondent Alex Stone joined Glenna Milberg live on This Week in South Florida Sunday morning to provide the latest updates from Altadena, California, where dawn had just broken over the charred landscape.
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.
Biden pledges federal aid for California Wildfires recovery
Read full article: Biden pledges federal aid for California Wildfires recoveryPresident Joe Biden met with officials in the Oval Office Friday to discuss the devastation caused by wildfires raging across Los Angeles, which have killed at least 10 people and destroyed more than 10,000 homes and buildings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friday's Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion, one of the game's top jackpots
Read full article: Friday's Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion, one of the game's top jackpotsAmericans still dreaming of a really big Christmas present can keep that dream alive during Fridayās Mega Millions drawing for a jackpot worth an estimated $1.15 billion.
South Florida enjoys warm weather as west coast faces major storm system
Read full article: South Florida enjoys warm weather as west coast faces major storm systemSouth Florida residents and visitors can expect warm and mostly dry conditions on Thursday, with highs reaching 80 degrees, several degrees above average for this time of year.
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.
San Diego raises bar to work with immigration officials ahead of Trump's deportation efforts
Read full article: San Diego raises bar to work with immigration officials ahead of Trump's deportation effortsThe nationās fifth most populous county has decided to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities beyond what California law dictates, San Diego County on the border with Mexico is allying itself with jurisdictions across the country that are raising new obstacles to President-elect Donald Trumpās plans for mass deportations.
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.