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Tropical Storm Kay bears down on California with rain and 100mph winds

The fierce weather comes with a risk of flash floods and gusts that could fuel wildfires burning across the state

The Guardian - US

California: Drought, record heat, fires and now maybe floods

Californians sweated it out amid a record-breaking heat wave entering its 10th day Friday that has helped fuel deadly wildfires and pushed energy supplies to the brink of daily power outages

The Hindu

California wildfires threaten mountain communities

Firefighters are struggling to control raging California wildfires that have grown explosively during extreme heat and forced thousands of residents to flee mountain communities at both ends of the state

The Independent UK

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California: Drought, record heat, fires and now maybe floods

The record-breaking heat that has pushed California's electrical grid to the breaking point for more than a week is almost over but it's a sign of things to come

The Independent UK

Commentary: California’s never-ending secessionist movement — and its grim ties to slavery in the state

Here we go again. Another county — this time San Bernardino — is threatening to break away from California to form its own state. Petitions and plots of this sort pop up almost annually but then invariably fizzle. Yet however quixotic state division may seem, it has a much deeper,…

Los Angeles Times

Gustavo Arellano: Vaya con Dios, Vin Scully — a beacon of possibility for generations in L.A.

LOS ANGELES — When legendary Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully passed away this week, I didn't need to turn on the television, look at social media or hit up sports bars to know how much Southern California was mourning.

Los Angeles Times

History of DDT ocean dumping off LA coast even worse than expected, EPA finds

LOS ANGELES — After an exhaustive historical investigation into the barrels of DDT waste reportedly dumped decades ago near Catalina Island, federal regulators concluded that the toxic pollution in the deep ocean could be far worse — and far more sweeping — than what scientists anticipated.

Los Angeles Times

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After decades of failure, California dusts off controversial Delta tunnel water project

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Here we go again.

Tribune News Service

Inside the 'crazy' plan to boost track and field's popularity before the 2028 Olympics

With a gold-medal stride and an image gracing Nike marketing campaigns, Sanya Richards-Ross was one of the United States' most successful track and field stars during her decade-plus career — a stature she sustained, every year, by leaving the United States.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: Welcome to Baseball USA — where the All-Star Game should always be played

The most impactful player in baseball history grew up here, Jackie Robinson learning his craft on the sandlots of Pasadena just up the road from Chavez Ravine.

Los Angeles Times

Vin Scully, Dodgers fans and the transistor radio: How an unbreakable bond was formed

LOS ANGELES — Today, you can walk into Dodger Stadium, device in hand. The device lets you make phone calls, send text messages, take photos, access statistics and replays, post your thoughts on social media, play games, and buy food, drinks and souvenirs.

Los Angeles Times

Southern California housing prices will fall, some experts say. The question is how much

Rising mortgage rates have slowed the housing market across the nation and Southern California. Sales are down, inventory is rising and many prospective buyers and sellers have a simple question: Will home prices fall?

Los Angeles Times

After a cool, cloudy weekend, a statewide heat wave is on tap for California next week

LOS ANGELES — After a cool and cloudy weekend, Southern California can expect to see the heat return next week, particularly in inland, valley and desert areas, forecasters say.

Los Angeles Times

Helene Elliott: SoCal Pro Circuit aims to revive Southern California's rich tennis legacy

The path to international tennis stardom — the first steps toward conquering the distinctive red clay of the French Open, the hallowed grass at Wimbledon and the craziness of the U.S. Open — inevitably begins at small tournaments played in front of family and friends. For junior and college players…

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Growing number of sick and dying California brown pelicans worries animal experts

LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of sick and dying California brown pelicans have recently been found across the Southern California region and are now being treated at various rescue centers along the coast, officials said.

Los Angeles Times

Heed the warnings of this palm tree, a 200-year-old drought survivor

About 200 years ago, a palm tree was planted in downtown Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Times

Why can’t smoggy Southern California improve air quality? Local regulators blame the federal government

LOS ANGELES — With smoggy Southern California poised to miss a critical clean air goal next year, local regulators are now threatening to sue the Environmental Protection Agency, saying the federal government has made their job “impossible.”

Zenger

VIDEO: Dad Pitt: Daddy Pit Bull Meets His Two-day Old Pups

The owner of the dogs posted a clip on her TikTok page where she revealed that in total there had been eight puppies born.

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Michael Hiltzik: It's time to kill this useless and costly desalination project

When it comes to wasteful, overpriced and ill-considered proposals to address California's water supply issues, it's hard to know where to start.

Los Angeles Times

Parts of Southern California don’t have enough water to meet demand, sparking sweeping cuts

LOS ANGELES — The unprecedented water restrictions imposed on parts of Southern California this week have put a spotlight on how rapidly the state’s water supply is being reduced by drought and climate change.

Los Angeles Times

Soccer legend Mia Hamm's greatest win might be the debut of Angel City FC

Mia Hamm's soccer resume is full.

Los Angeles Times

‘Unified and militant’: Grocery workers get double-digit pay raises in new contract

LOS ANGELES — Whipsawed by the pandemic, spurred by fury over wage stagnation and alarmed by inflation, Southern California’s unionized grocery workers gained their biggest pay raises in decades Thursday as they ratified a new contract with the region’s largest food chains.

Los Angeles Times

'Unified and militant': Grocery workers get double-digit pay raises in new contract

LOS ANGELES — Whipsawed by the pandemic, spurred by fury over wage stagnation and alarmed by inflation, Southern California's unionized grocery workers gained their biggest pay raises in decades Thursday as they ratified a new contract with the region's largest food chains.

Los Angeles Times

'A big win': New contract gives grocery workers their biggest pay raises in decades

Zenger

Best-Selling Author, Weather Enthusiasts Explain Allure Of California Weather

People say rain, and the weather in general, is different in California.

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