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Torrance pays $750,000 to man after police allegedly decorate his car with a swastika

LOS ANGELES — The city of Torrance, California, has paid a Redondo Beach man $750,000 after two city police officers allegedly spray-painted a swastika inside his car in 2020.

Los Angeles Times

Unions and environmentalists push for California referendum reform

California's influential labor unions, government watchdogs and environmental advocates repeatedly accuse corporations of lying to voters in campaigns to reverse state laws and thwart the progressive Democratic agenda at the state Capitol.

Los Angeles Times

Rupert Murdoch to marry for fifth time after engagement to Ann Lesley Smith

The wedding is set for late summer and the couple will split their time between California, the UK, Montana and New York.

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Man with 'world's longest tongue' smashes Jenga record thanks to crazy body part

Nick Stoeberl, from California, America, claimed the Guinness World Record for the 'longest tongue (male)' and has now successfully smashed another using it to perform party tricks

Daily Mirror

The best US beaches to visit in 2023

Whether it’s a family-friendly beach, seafood hotspot or a secluded stretch of sand at the end of a secret trail, Joanna Whitehead has rounded-up some of the best beaches in the US to visit in 2023

The Independent UK

Maternal deaths surged during the pandemic. How California is fighting that trend

LOS ANGELES — With federal data showing a surge in deaths among pregnant women during the pandemic, California advocates say it is furthering their resolve to continue trying to prevent as many of those deaths as possible.

Los Angeles Times

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Reckless marketing of guns for young children puts everyone at risk

According to Everytown for Gun Safety, there already have been at least 58 unintentional shootings by children in 2023.

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Commentary: What happened in Pajaro isn’t just a ‘natural’ disaster

In the last few years, California has experienced extreme wildfires, heat waves and the ever-present COVID-19 pandemic. What has become abundantly clear, particularly from the ravages of the pandemic on low-income communities of color, is that disaster risk is not an equal-opportunity affair.

Los Angeles Times

Rare Disney character older than Mickey Mouse makes first appearance at Disneyland

ANAHEIM, California — A Disney character created before Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Rabbit will make his first meet-and-greet appearance at any Disney theme park in the world when the villain-turned-pal debuts at Disneyland.

The Orange County Register

Is Baja safe? Should you drive? Things to know before you go

Homework is vital before travel in Baja California, especially if you're considering a road trip.

Los Angeles Times

Wilder Ranch: World-class recreation, epic vistas in the Bay Area’s coastal playground

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Where Chinquapin Trail meets Eucalyptus Loop in Wilder Ranch State Park, gorgeous meadows roll down toward the Pacific Ocean and a skeleton grove of long-dead trees beloved by woodpeckers rises above one of California’s best picnic spots — complete with wooden tables.

Tribune News Service

Silicon Valley Bank's demise animates early days of California's 2024 US Senate contest

With a mirror slightly askew in the background, Rep. Katie Porter sat in her Irvine bedroom and flipped on Instagram live as several regional banks teetered on collapse, with depositors frantically seeking to pull money from their accounts.

Los Angeles Times

Who deserves a levee? The fight to save California communities from flooding

The tiny town of Hamilton City sits in the direct path of the mighty Sacramento River, muddy and swollen by this week’s storms.

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Mysterious streaks of light spotted in night sky over California

‘Mainly, we were in shock, but amazed that we got to witness it,’ spectator says

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California enters a contract to make its own affordable insulin

Under the $50 million deal, the state is partnering with drugmaker Civica to start making the new generic insulin later this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

The Independent UK

California to ask voters to approve new mental health beds

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction

The Independent UK

Four killed in fiery wrong-way crash on California freeway

Incident took place in early horus of Sunday in Chino Hills, California

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Shroom boom: the hunt is on as California rains fuel a mushroom explosion

Unusual weather has created the ideal conditions for fungus, delighting foragers and researchers

The Independent UK

California, drugmaker partner to produce affordable insulin

The state of California and a generic drug manufacturer have entered a 10-year partnership to produce affordable, state-branded insulin that they hope will rival longtime producers and push down prices

Los Angeles Times

Newsom announces $50 million contract to make California’s own brand of insulin

LOS ANGELES — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new $50-million contract with the nonprofit generic drugmaker Civica to produce insulin under the state’s own label during a news conference Saturday in Downey.

The Independent UK

Mysterious streaks of light seen in the sky over California

Mysterious streaks of light were seen in the sky in the Sacramento area Friday night, shocking St. Patrick’s Day revelers who then posted videos on social media of the surprising sight

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Open 'Very Hopeful' Unvaccinated Djokovic Can Play

After Novak Djokovic withdrew from tournaments in Florida and California because he still can't travel to the United States as a foreign citizen who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, a US Tennis Association spokesman said Saturday the group is “very hopeful” the top-ranked player will be allowed into the country…

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What's Up With Tesla's New Engineering Headquarters In California?

Tesla officially moved its corporate headquarters from California to Texas, but decided to open an engineering headquarters in Palo Alto. Here's what we know.

The Independent UK

California military base locked down after ‘gate runner’ drives past security

Incident took place at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego Bay

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