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California officials join Texas sheriff in calling for federal investigation into DeSantis migrant flights

Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023

Kings finalize trade with Pacers for Chris Duarte

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Kings have officially announced the acquisition of Chris Duarte, a promising young guard who will add depth to the team’s backcourt.

Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023

California officials join Texas sheriff in calling for federal investigation into DeSantis migrant flights

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta are calling for the U.S. Department of Justice to open an investigation into the transportation of migrants to Sacramento as part of a program overseen by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 7, 2023

Sleuths are on a quest to find Kristin Smart’s body, the last piece of an enduring mystery

ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. — It’s been 27 years since Kristin Smart disappeared following an off-campus party after being “hunted” for months by another Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2023

Tesla: The cars that racism built? Black workers claim lawsuits have not stopped discrimination

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Complaint after complaint alleging anti-Black racism at Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California, has not stopped such abuse and discrimination, with Black workers segregated into the hardest, most dangerous, lowest-paid jobs and subjected to a barrage of racist treatment, language and images, according to claims in recent…

Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023

These retired teachers started with a little bird guide, and ended with a magnum opus

BIG PINE, Calif. — Retired high school teachers Tom and Joanne Heindel had spent decades pursuing a daunting challenge in bird science: A survey of every species in Inyo County's otherworldly tableau of lofty peaks glazed with snow, desert plains, spiky lava fields, rivers and canyonlands.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2023

Pebble Beach another example of how the courses keep getting better for the U.S. Women’s Open

The U.S. Women's Open is reaching parity with men's majors when it comes to host courses.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 4, 2023

George Skelton: Sorry, founders, we've never been created equal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Fourth of July should never be celebrated without revisiting the hallowed words that crown the Declaration of Independence and symbolize the American Dream.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 3, 2023

2023 NFL Training Camp Dates and Locations for All 32 Teams

Here’s how all 32 teams break down with their rookie and veteran report dates, along with the site for each camp.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 3, 2023

Disneyland to begin rolling opening of San Fransokyo Square in July

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The twin towers of San Fransokyo’s Shinto shrine-inspired Golden Gate Bridge are being installed as Disneyland continues the transformation of the Pacific Wharf dining area into a tribute to the “Big Hero 6” film.

The Orange County Register · Jul 3, 2023