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Gene Autry bought 110 acres in 1952, then fire destroyed 54 buildings before he sold

Before becoming associated with Gene Autry, Melody Ranch was already part of Hollywood’s early Western film industry. The Newhall property opened in 1915 as Monogram Studios, offering filmmakers ready-made sets as Westerns became popular. John Wayne was among the performers whose early productions used the site, while Autry had also…

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Two multi-county transit districts—in California and Colorado—will decide on sales tax measures to fund public transportation projects in November

Voters in two metropolitan areas will decide ballot measures to levy sales taxes to fund multicounty public transportation systems on Nov. 3, 2026.

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After decades behind bars, Erik and Lyle Menendez get an earlier shot at parole

Erik and Lyle Menendez will appear before a parole board next March. Their parole eligibility was advanced by approximately seventeen months from the original date. The brothers were convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents. A judge reduced their sentences, making them eligible for parole consideration. The…

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California confirms rare sighting of gray wolf in Mendocino national forest

Officials say sighting a sign species – driven to extinction in state before reintroduction in 2011 – expanding its range

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Gavin Newsom says condemnation of Netanyahu is ‘almost universal’ among Democrats: ‘It’s a moral catastrophe how things have been conducted’

California Governor Gavin Newsom stated on Monday that condemnation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “almost universal” among Democrats. Newsom shared his thoughts during an interview on PBS News’s “Settle In,” where host Amna Nawaz asked him about the Democratic position on Israel, as reported by The Hill.

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Jack London bought 1,400 acres and planted eucalyptus trees; now a state park

Jack London’s California ranch became more than a country retreat during his final years. After buying Hill Ranch on Sonoma Mountain in 1905, he found land weakened by intensive farming and began studying agriculture seriously. He read farming manuals, explored soil management and tested new ideas across the property. As…

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Stephen Fender obituary

Other lives: Californian who taught American studies in UK universities

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In 2012, Robin Williams listed his 640-acre Napa estate for $35 million. It finally got sold for $18.1 million - two years after his death

Robin Williams once owned a nearly 20,000-square-foot mountain mansion surrounded by 640 acres of vineyards, olive trees, trails and luxury amenities. He listed the secluded Napa Valley property for $35 million in 2012. Four years later, it sold for $18.1 million in cash.

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A Berkeley Lab study compared two Fresno homes for a year; the reflective tile roof ran 13.8°C cooler on a summer day, cut cooling electricity by 26%, and peak demand by 37%

In Fresno, California, a comparative analysis of two houses revealed the advantages of reflective tile roofing. The home adorned with this roofing material utilized considerably less electricity for cooling and achieved a thirty-seven percent reduction in peak hour energy consumption. Annually, the reflective roof led to a savings of twenty…

The Economic Times

Tiny backpacks reveal the secret, sometimes circuitous migrations of small songbirds

Squinting through my binoculars, I scanned the dense branches of a black spruce, trying my best to catch a glimpse of the thin legs of a small black, white and yellow songbird. I was on the hunt for a yellow-rumped warbler – a bird affectionately called “butter-butt” by bird-watchers after…

The Conversation

Meet Ryan Hickman, the California boy who started collecting neighbours’ bottles at 3 and had recycled about 1.6 million cans and bottles by 12

Ryan Hickman began recycling at age three, initially for money. His motivation shifted to environmental protection as he grew older. By twelve, he had recycled over 1.6 million items and founded Project 3R. This nonprofit focuses on recycling and environmental education for children. Ryan's efforts inspire sustainable living and hope…

The Economic Times

Want to borrow a dinosaur fossil? Try California’s one-of-a-kind taxidermy lending library

A natural history museum lets residents take home 1,400 specimens, from bobcats and beetles to snakes in jars

The Guardian - US

US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them

Exclusive: Documents show officers from Maine to California worry Meta’s camera-equipped glasses will be used either to secretly record them or aid acts of terrorism

The Guardian - US

At California’s McCormick and Baxter Superfund site, a pilot study used hybrid poplars to treat polluted groundwater; runoff from the planted system held 99% less contamination

Poplar trees are playing a key role in detoxifying polluted groundwater at a previous industrial site. Through this innovative pilot project, there has been a remarkable decrease in water runoff pollutants. These trees utilize their intricate root systems and specialized enzymes to break down contaminants, presenting a cost-effective alternative to…

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California AG Rob Bonta Under Fire Over $468K Legal Bill After FBI Raids His Top Donors Who Gave Him $155K

California Attorney General Rob Bonta faces questions over a $468,228 legal bill linked to an FBI investigation into Oakland corruption, despite not being charged.

Latin Times

YouTuber Sues California Over Law Nicknamed After Him — Inside the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act'

Nick Shirley is suing California over AB 2624, the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act.' Here's what the law does and why Latino immigrant groups are watching.

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California woman slips a crisp $100 bill to Vegas hotel staff. What she got in return led to her having the ‘best birthday weekend’

Your mileage may vary.

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California’s Paradise High lost its town to fire in 2018 and Lahainaluna endured the Lahaina fire in 2023; their football teams have now met in Hawaii for the first ‘Unity Bowl’

Two football teams separated by thousands of miles recently met on a Hawaiian field with a story that went far beyond the scoreboard. Both schools hail from communities ravaged by devastating wildfires and their initial meeting was intended to be a celebration of survival, rebuilding and the connections made from…

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A California ranch was marked for a 403-acre quarry; after 10,000 objections, a land trust paid $23 million to stop development

A vast stretch of California ranchland once faced the prospect of becoming an industrial mining site, with a proposed 403-acre quarry threatening grasslands, oak woodland, waterways and a landscape held sacred by the ‘Amah Mutsun Tribal Band.’ The development plan triggered years of opposition, finally drawing more than 10,000 public…

The Independent UK

Gavin Newsom admits he’s feeling out a 2028 White House run at campaign event

Newsom repeats that he’d ‘be lying’ if he said he wasn’t considering a run

Euronews

King Charles classes Harry and Meghan as 'private citizens' on return to UK

Their move back from California comes amid continuing uncertainty over their security arrangements and whether the state will fund any protection.

The Economic Times

In 2015, California's Scott River Watershed Council built 2 artificial beaver dams to restore wetlands. 11 years later, juvenile coho survival rose from 8% to 60% in restored habitat

Artificial beaver dams were built in northern California's Scott River valley. These structures helped recreate lost wetland habitat for juvenile coho salmon. Coho salmon survival in restored areas rose significantly from eight percent to sixty percent. More salmon returned to the Scott River, which remained healthy during drought.

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Former California gymnast likened to Marvel hero after jumping through In-N-Out window and battling irate customer with a spatula

Who says superheroes aren't real?

Latin Times

Before They Were Famous, These 8 Latino Stars' Parents Worked Blue-Collar Jobs — 2026 Labor Day

Bad Bunny bagged groceries. Selena's dad picked cotton. The verified working-class roots behind 8 major Latino stars for Labor Day 2026.

The Economic Times

In 1969, California witnessed catastrophic oil spill between 3.5 million and 4.2 million gallons of crude into Santa Barbara Channel, leading to rise of modern environmental movement, nearly 6 decades later Donald Trump administration is causing concerns among residents. Here's why

Trump administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation, has already announced plans for new offshore oil leases in California as well as Florida, where the federal government has not allowed drilling since 1995 because of concerns about oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico.

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