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AP Contributed

A Climate Activist Wants to Run California. Coal Helped Fuel His Wealth.

  • Danny Hakim, Julie Tate and Laurel Rosenhall
  • Updated 6 hrs ago

Questions linger about the finances of Tom Steyer, who has emerged as a leading contender in the California governor’s race. He says he has as…

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What to Know About the California Primary Election

  • Jill Cowan
  • Updated 7 hrs ago

Voters are starting to make decisions after receiving their primary ballots this week. The election includes a turbulent governor’s race and a…

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Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving charge in DUI case

  • Dani Anguiano
  • Updated May 4, 2026

Pop star did not appear in court after being arrested in March for allegedly driving erratically

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‘By the Wind Sailors’ Invade California Beaches by the Thousands

  • Sonia A. Rao
  • Updated May 3, 2026

The brightly colored jellylike marine life, called “Velella velella,” show up every few years when strong winds blow in the right direction, s…

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Eric Swalwell Was Proficient in Social Media. So Were His Accusers.

  • Madison Malone Kircher
  • Updated May 2, 2026

Eric Swalwell used social media to boost his image and meet women, accusers said. Some of those same women used apps and influencers to join f…

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Steve Hilton: could this British former Fox News host be California’s next governor?

  • Andrew Gumbel in Huntington Beach
  • Updated May 2, 2026

The race to succeed Gavin Newsom has teetered wildly, and with Democrats in disarray, the Republican ex-Downing Street adviser is leading in t…

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Scientology ‘speed running’ trend has LA abuzz and church unhappy

  • Uwa Ede-Osifo
  • Updated Apr 30, 2026

Religious group ‘reviewing all available remedies’ after clips of young people rushing its buildings in ‘raids’ go viral

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California Police Can Start Ticketing Driverless Cars

  • Orlando Mayorquín
  • Updated Apr 30, 2026

The Department of Motor Vehicles says it could suspend or revoke permits for Waymo taxis and other driverless cars for continued violations.

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‘Don’t fall!’: foil boarders describe hair-raising shark chase caught on video off California coast

  • Dani Anguiano
  • Apr 30, 2026

Foil boarders were pursued by shark – likely a great white – off Santa Barbara before it lost interest and swam away

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Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

  • Associated Press
  • Updated Apr 30, 2026

Pop star was arrested in March after she was pulled over for driving erratically on US 101 in California

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