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Commentary: Disasters like the Rolling Hills landslide are foreseeable. The warnings are all around us

There’s a slow-motion disaster happening this week as houses collapse into a canyon in Rolling Hills Estates, a city in L.A. County. But to scientists who study the geology and climate changes behind this landslide, things seem to be happening all too quickly.

Los Angeles Times

Naomi Girma: the brilliant scientist at the heart of USA’s defense

After a formidable academic and athletic career at Stanford University, the Californian is an integral part of the defending champions’ World Cup campaign

The Guardian - US

Ex-officers at federal women's prison in California plead guilty to multiple sex abuse counts

Two former officers of a federal women’s prison in California have pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sexual abuse

The Independent UK

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Fast-food workers rally as California lawmakers hold controversial franchise liability bill

LOS ANGELES — Scores of Los Angeles fast-food workers spent their Thursday protesting for higher pay and better working conditions, even as labor's latest legislative pushback against the restaurant industry has stalled.

Los Angeles Times

One-third of Americans under heat alerts as blistering heatwave spreads

More than a third of Americans were under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings Thursday as a blistering heat wave that's been baking the nation spread further into California, forcing residents to seek out air conditioning or find other ways to stay cool in triple-digit temperatures.

France 24

Man convicted of setting up smuggling trip that killed 13 in California gets 15 years in prison

A federal judge on Thursday sentenced the man who coordinated stashing nearly two dozen migrants into a Ford Expedition that crashed into a tractor-trailer, killing 13 people

The Independent UK

With Manchin’s opposition, Julie Su’s nomination moves one step closer to defeat

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Thursday that he will oppose Julie Su’s nomination to secretary of Labor, dealing a significant blow to the Californian’s prospects of securing confirmation.

Los Angeles Times

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FTC appeals court ruling on Microsoft-Activision deal

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission asked a California judge to temporarily block Microsoft Corp. from closing its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc. while the agency appeals her ruling greenlighting the deal.

Tribune News Service

Marine Heatwaves Threaten Ocean Ecosystems, Undermining Marine Protected Areas

Research reveals rising number of heatwaves killing off fish, corals, and kelp, with implications for climate and economy.

Zenger

Texas sends third bus of migrants to LA, latest in Gov. Abbott's political protest

A bus carrying 35 migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas is set to arrive in Los Angeles on Thursday, the third in a series launched by Gov. Greg Abbott and sent to California.

Los Angeles Times

California still has an anti-gay marriage law on the books. Voters could remove it next year

The California Senate has approved a proposal to enshrine the right to same-sex marriage in the state constitution

The Independent UK

US Southwest heatwave brings dangerous temperatures to California

Officials urge residents to plan for scorching heat and advise against hiking or being outside for long durations.

Al Jazeera

California Democrats revived a stalled bill on child trafficking after public pressure

Democrats in the California Legislature have revived a bill that would increase penalties for child traffickers

The Independent UK

Wildlife officials search for a wayward sea otter harassing surfers, kayakers off California coast

Wildlife officials are trying to capture a wayward sea otter that has been wrestling surfboards away from surfers and aggressively approaching kayakers off the coast of Santa Cruz, California

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Former police chief who defended himself at trial is convicted of conspiracy in Jan. 6 riot

A former California police chief has been convicted of joining the riot at the U.S. Capitol with a hatchet in his backpack and plotting to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory

Roll Call

At the Races: Donate now, shop later - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Zenger

Disney Shifts Allegiance From Florida To California Amid Feud With Governor DeSantis

The ongoing battle over the 'Don't Say Gay' law prompts Disney to prioritize expansion plans in California.

Zenger

Southwest Heatwave Threatens Wildfires, Record Highs

AccuWeather warns of scorching temperatures and increased risk of wildfires in the Southwest as all-time highs may be challenged.

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Tribune News Service

California Democrats blocked a child trafficking bill. Will Gavin Newsom, lawmakers save it?

Gov. Gavin Newsom and California legislative leaders are trying to broker a deal over a Republican bill strengthening penalties for child sex traffickers after Democrats killed the measure in committee.

Tribune News Service

These 7 California metro areas have the lowest young adult homeownership rates in the country

So you’re in your late 20’s or early 30’s, and you’re thinking about buying your first home somewhere in California. You scroll through housing websites and realize that you can’t afford a single listing.

Los Angeles Times

In pricey Palos Verdes, the ocean view is great — until your house slides into a canyon

The Palos Verdes Peninsula — a land of rolling hills, jagged cliffs and sweeping views of the city and ocean — boasts some of the most beautiful terrain in Southern California.

Los Angeles Times

Night-flying helicopters prepare to battle wildfire as heat wave bakes California

Clouds of dust swirled around the Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale as a massive helicopter hovered over a tank of wildfire retardant, dropped a long snorkel from its belly and sucked up 3,000 gallons of bright pink material in just about 90 seconds.

The Independent UK

Homeless World Cup makes US debut in California and scores victories beyond the field for players

A tournament for soccer players around the world who have experienced homelessness is making its U.S. debut in California

The Independent UK

Most populous US states and city ask for census corrections over misplaced ship and missed students

A misplaced naval ship in California, overlooked students in New York City and missed inmates in Texas are some of the reasons that the two most populous states and the largest city in the U.S. have filed last-minute 2020 census corrections requests

The Independent UK

Dangerous heat wave baking US Southwest brings triple digit temperatures, fire risk to California

After a historically wet winter and a cloudy spring, California’s summer is in full swing

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