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  1. Former Member of Murderous Manson Crew Is Recommended for Parole U.S., Today

    Patricia Krenwinkel, 77, who was part of what was known as the Manson family, was convicted of seven counts of murder in 1971. A California panel said she posed little risk of reoffending.

  2. Valerie Mahaffey, Actress Who Played Quirky Villains, Dies at 71 Obituaries, Today

    She had memorable roles on TV shows like “Desperate Housewives” and “Northern Exposure,” and in the dark comedy film “French Exit.”

  3. What We Know About the Conflict Over a Trans Athlete in a California Track Meet U.S., Today

    The final day of the high school championships is Saturday, and the athlete was the top performer in three preliminary events, adding to the national debate about fairness and inclusion.

  4. A Federal List of Immigrant ‘Sanctuaries’ Nets Trump Allies and Foes Alike U.S., Today

    Cities and counties that have strongly backed the administration’s immigration crackdown nonetheless found themselves on a lengthy list of locales being warned to change their policies.

  5. Four Generations of Quilts Come Out of the Family ‘Treasure Chest’ Arts, Today

    The work of the African American quilters Laverne Brackens and Sherry Byrd, who continue the thread of the family tradition, will be on view at the Berkeley Art Museum.

  6. Smokey Robinson Faced a Sexual Assault Allegation in 2015 Arts, Yesterday

    No charges were filed because of what the authorities said was insufficient evidence. The singer has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing four women, which he denies.

  7. A San Francisco Plaza Was Down and Out. Then Skaters Moved In. Business, Yesterday

    Made quickly and with minimal fuss, a park for skateboarders revived a downtown site — and offered a few lessons for urban revitalization.

  8. Trump Puts California State Track Meet in the Transgender Spotlight U.S., Yesterday

    The state’s high school championships begin on Friday as intense debate swirls around one athlete’s participation.

  9. Does a River Have Legal Rights? Opinion, Yesterday

    To view rivers only as sources and drains is to reduce them to base functions rather than to see them as the life-giving, world-shaping forces they are.

  10. Dozens of Festival Plays Worth Traveling to This Summer Theater, Yesterday

    Across the country, you’ll find Shakespeare in amphitheaters, exciting new works on intimate stages and many regional repertories in bucolic settings.

  11. San Francisco Leader Faces Recall After Drivers Lost Their Great Highway U.S., May 29

    Joel Engardio, an elected city supervisor, angered thousands of voters by helping to convert a major thoroughfare into a coastal park.

  12. U.S. Ports Grapple With On-Again, Off-Again Tariffs U.S., May 29

    Court rulings overturning and then at least temporarily allowing President Trump’s tariffs add to the uncertainty disrupting business at U.S. ports.

  13. How We Photographed Coyotes in San Francisco Times Insider, May 29

    A photographer’s patient technique revealed that the wild canines are flourishing in the city.

  14. Energy Dept. Unveils Supercomputer That Merges With A.I. Technology, May 29

    The new supercomputer shows the increasing desire of government labs to adopt more technologies from commercial artificial intelligence systems.

  15. Western U.S. Is About to See Its First Major Heat of the Year Weather, May 29

    The National Weather Service warned of “dangerously hot conditions” from Friday through Sunday.

  16. The Filibuster, a Staple of the Modern Senate, Is on the Ropes U.S., May 29

    The Senate skirting the filibuster to strike down California’s plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles was the latest wound to a tactic in decline.

  17. Justice Department Investigates California Over Trans Athlete Policies U.S., May 28

    The latest Trump administration inquiry appears to focus on a competitor entered in this weekend’s state track and field championships.

  18. In Countersuit, Smokey Robinson Accuses Housekeepers of Defamation Arts, May 28

    Four of Mr. Robinson’s former employees had sued the Motown singer, saying he sexually assaulted them for many years. He argues their anonymity is a reason to dismiss their suit.

  19. Crime Has Plummeted. So Why Don’t Americans Feel Safe? Opinion, May 28

    We are learning an important lesson about the politics of crime.

  20. L.A. Made Big Promises for the Olympics. Can It Deliver by 2028? U.S., May 28

    From the Super Bowl to the Oscars, Los Angeles has plenty of experience with high-profile spectacles. But the 2028 Olympics will test the city in the aftermath of devastating wildfires.

  21. Rape Charge Is Dropped Against Former Tech C.E.O. Dan Price Technology, May 27

    The owner of Gravity Payments became a prominent progressive figure on social media after raising the minimum pay at his company to $70,000.

  22. Trump Threatens California Over Transgender Athletes’ Participation in Sports U.S., May 27

    The president said he would withhold federal funding, saying it was “totally unfair” for transgender athletes to compete in girls’ and women’s sports.

  23. This California Highway Is Now a Park. The Cars Are Gone, but Not the Anger. U.S., May 27

    The transformation of a two-mile stretch of San Francisco’s Great Highway into a pedestrian promenade has set off a clash over the city’s anti-car culture.

  24. The Unparalleled Daily Miracle of Tap Water Magazine, May 27

    Paying closer attention to what was coming out of my faucet changed the way I see the world.

  25. Weinstein Trial to Shift to Defense After 3rd Accuser’s Striking Account New York, May 27

    Jessica Mann broke down while testifying at the disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes trial. His lawyers are expected to begin making their case this week.

  26. Republican Vote Against E.V. Mandate Felt Like an Attack on California, Democrats Say U.S., May 26

    For decades, California has been able to adopt its own emissions regulations, effectively setting the bar for carmakers nationally. And for just as long, Republicans have resented the state’s outsize influence.

  27. La crisis medioambiental que une a México y EE. UU. En español, May 26

    Hay un tipo de importación que nadie desea en California: las aguas residuales sin tratar que fluyen de México al sur del estado. El problema se remonta a un siglo atrás, pero ha empeorado en los últimos años.

  28. $800,000 Homes in California Real Estate, May 26

    A bungalow in Berkeley, a house with sweeping views in Atascadero and a contemporary home in Joshua Tree.

  29. In California, There’s One Import That Nobody Wants U.S., May 26

    Large amounts of untreated sewage flow daily from Mexico into Imperial Beach, Calif. That has closed beaches and sickened residents.

  30. Electric Vehicles Died a Century Ago. Could That Happen Again? Business, May 26

    Battery-operated vehicles were a mainstay more than a hundred years ago, but only a few still exist — one happens to be in Jay Leno’s garage.

  31. As George Lucas’s ‘Starship’ Museum Nears Landing, He Takes the Controls Arts, May 26

    The ‘Star Wars’ director parted ways with the museum’s top boss and is clearly calling the shots as his Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles approaches completion.

  32. After Childbirth Put Me in a Coma, I Couldn’t Remember My Faith Style, May 25

    Life-threatening complications changed how I prayed and everything I believed.

  33. Universities See Trump’s Harvard Move as a Threat to Them, Too U.S., May 24

    College officials fear that President Trump may use international enrollment as leverage to demand changes on campuses elsewhere.

  34. At 98, the ‘Coroner to the Stars’ Is Getting One Last Act Theater, May 24

    Thomas Noguchi, the former chief medical examiner in Los Angeles, is featured in the Tony-nominated Broadway musical “Dead Outlaw” and in a new documentary about his life.

  35. ¿Por qué los poderosos de Silicon Valley están tan obsesionados con los hobbits? En español, May 24

    Los poderosos de la tecnología y la extrema derecha mundial están aprendiendo todas las lecciones equivocadas de “El señor de los anillos”.

  36. Brush Fire Near Popular California Lake Prompts Evacuations U.S., May 23

    The Inn fire had grown to over 700 acres to the northwest of Mono Lake, near the Nevada border. It’s one of several brush fires that have erupted in California in the last week as the weather has gotten warmer.

  37. Drummer and Music Agent Among 6 Killed in San Diego Plane Crash U.S., May 23

    Friends paid tribute to Daniel Williams, a former drummer for the metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada, and Dave Shapiro, a music agent who worked with Sum 41, Hanson and other bands.

  38. ‘Baby Bear’ Learns How to Be Wild From Humans in Fur U.S., May 23

    At a wildlife center in San Diego, caretakers of a black bear cub are using extraordinary measures to keep him from becoming reliant on humans, including donning masks and vintage fur coats.

  39. A California Wildlife Center’s Attempt to Keep ‘Baby Bear’ Wild Video, May 23

    The human caretakers of a black bear cub known as Baby Bear wear fur coats and camouflage masks to keep him from becoming too reliant on humans.

  40. California Man Is Found Guilty of Starting Line Fire U.S., May 23

    Justin Halstenberg faces life in prison, prosecutors said, for starting a blaze that burned nearly 44,000 acres in Southern California last fall.

  41. Why Silicon Valley’s Most Powerful People Are So Obsessed With Hobbits Books, May 23

    Tech power players and the global far-right are learning all the wrong lessons from “The Lord of the Rings.”

  42. The Republican Tax Bill Could Sharply Slow E.V. Sales Business, May 23

    The measure, passed by the House, would roll back incentives for people to buy electric vehicles and for automakers to make them in the U.S.

  43. The Pacific Coast Highway, a Mythic Route Always in Need of Repair U.S., May 23

    The highway embodies the California promise of freedom. But it keeps breaking. A recent trip along the roadway revealed the frustrations of many residents.

  44. Un avión se estrelló en San Diego y se teme que hayan muerto 6 personas En español, May 23

    Además, se registraron daños en 10 viviendas y el incidente ocasionó la evacuación de unas 100 personas, según informaron las autoridades.

  45. Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Agrees to Plead Guilty in Bomb Threat Case U.S., May 23

    The former City Hall aide, considered by colleagues a steady presence, faces a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.

  46. An Officer Said She Was Disabled. Prosecutors Said She Ran, Skied and Danced. U.S., May 22

    Prosecutors said that Nicole Brown, 39, of the Westminster Police Department in California, falsely said that she wasn’t able to work, receiving her salary and benefits while engaging in strenuous activities.

  47. Senate Republicans Kill California’s Ban on Gas-Powered Cars Climate, May 22

    In 50 years, California’s authority to set environmental rules that are tougher than national standards had never been challenged by Congress. Until now.

  48. Small Jet Crashes in San Diego, Killing Those Aboard, Officials Say U.S., May 22

    The plane, a Cessna Citation jet, crashed near the Tierrasanta neighborhood and also destroyed several homes. It was not immediately clear how many people were on the plane.

  49. A Former ‘It’ Girl Deletes Herself Style, May 22

    Liz Goldwyn, native Angeleno with a famous last name, spent years collecting vintage fashion. Now she’s selling some of her best pieces.

  50. Trump Administration Pulls Back From Local Police Oversight Across U.S. U.S., May 21

    The Justice Department said that it would abandon efforts to overhaul local policing in Minneapolis and other cities with histories of civil rights violations.

  51. Kid Cudi Will Soon Take Center Stage at the Sean Combs Trial Arts, May 21

    Casandra Ventura had testified that the mogul threatened to have the entertainer’s car blown up after learning about their relationship.

  52. Los coyotes reinan en San Francisco En español, May 21

    Tras una larga ausencia, estos animales han vuelto a ser omnipresentes en la ciudad. Algunos vecinos los encuentran encantadores, pero otros los ven con desdén.

  53. Senate Fight Over Gas-Powered Vehicles Is Also a Filibuster Showdown U.S., May 21

    Republicans have readied a plan to overturn California’s law phasing out gas-powered vehicles, using a statute aimed at striking down federal regulations. Democrats say it’s an end run around Senate rules.

  54. What Would a Conservative Superlawyer Say About His Firm Bowing to Trump? Opinion, May 21

    Ted Olson didn’t live to see how quickly Trump’s blackmail could reduce once-proud law firms to pitiable supplicants for the president’s grace.

  55. Los Angeles Mayor Seeks to Lure Filming Back by Cutting Red Tape Movies, May 20

    With film and TV production in Los Angeles down by roughly one-third in recent years, Mayor Karen Bass took steps to make it easier to shoot at top locations.

  56. Maps: 3.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern California Interactive, May 19

    View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

  57. $2 Million Homes in California Real Estate, May 19

    A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, a home with a dock in Lake Arrowhead and a Craftsman in Oakland

  58. Hey ChatGPT, Which One of These Is the Real Sam Altman? Books, May 19

    Two journalists explore the artificial intelligence company OpenAI and present complementary portraits of its notorious co-founder.

  59. Why San Francisco Is Divided Over Coyotes Video, May 19

    Eradicated in the 1900s, coyotes have returned to San Francisco. Heather Knight, the San Francisco bureau chief of The New York Times, describes why they’re back, and how the coyotes’ killing of dogs and lunging at children have people in the city on edge.

  60. The Coyotes of San Francisco U.S., May 19

    After a long absence from the city, the animals have become ubiquitous again. Some residents find them delightful, but others view them with disdain.

  61. ¿Quién busca a Emmilee Risling? En español, May 18

    La búsqueda de una mujer desaparecida revela las limitaciones y abusos que sufren los grupos indígenas en Estados Unidos.

  62. Suspect Identified in Palm Springs Bombing and Is Said to Have Died in Blast U.S., May 18

    Officials said Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, targeted the fertility clinic in the bombing that damaged the facility and injured four people.

  63. Surgeons Perform First Human Bladder Transplant Health, May 18

    The procedure could be life-changing for some people with debilitating conditions.

  64. One Person Dead in Explosion Outside Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Video, May 17

    The mayor of Palm Springs, Calif., said it was unclear how or whether the victim was connected to a blast that damaged a fertility clinic.

  65. 1 Dead as Bomb Damages Palm Springs Fertility Clinic, Mayor Says U.S., May 17

    The explosion happened less than a mile from downtown Palm Springs. A bomb was in or near a vehicle by the clinic, Mayor Ron deHarte said.

  66. Cher Wants a Better Home for L.A.’s Elephants. Not Tulsa. U.S., May 16

    A lawsuit is seeking to stop Los Angeles Zoo officials from shipping their two surviving elephants to another zoo in Oklahoma. Cher and other advocates want them to go to an animal sanctuary.

  67. Republicans Push to End Immigrant Benefits in Democratic States U.S., May 16

    For years, Democratic state leaders believed their immigrant programs were free from federal interference. But Republicans in Washington are now threatening to penalize states that continue them.

  68. Swept by the Fires, Away From Their Lives Real Estate, May 16

    Fire victims from Altadena and Pacific Palisades have moved across Los Angeles and the country looking for firm footing to start over.

  69. Those National Park Accounts Aren’t Real. But They’re Spicy. Style, May 16

    TikTok accounts dedicated to Yellowstone, Joshua Tree and other parks have drawn a lot of attention by leaning in on sex appeal.

  70. She Vanished for 3 Weeks in the Sierra. Then the Phone Rang: ‘Dad, I’m Alive.’ U.S., May 15

    A search for Tiffany Slaton, 28, covered roughly 600 square miles of mountainous terrain in California. She was found at a cabin, where she waited out a blizzard.

  71. Help! A Cruise Line Charged Us $800 for a Day Trip We Didn’t Take. Travel, May 15

    After our columnist inquired about a surprise bill for a whale-watching outing, Holland America changed the way it handles passengers wait-listed for excursions.

  72. What a New American Citizen Learned on Route 66 T Magazine, May 15

    A writer drove from Chicago to L.A. to see what it truly means to belong to a place.

  73. In Menendez Brothers’ Case, a Reckoning With the 1990s U.S., May 15

    As a court reviewed the Menendez murder case, the culture and politics of the 1990s were scrutinized almost as much as the horrific crime.

  74. Joe Louis Walker, Free-Ranging Blues Explorer, Is Dead at 75 Arts, May 14

    A product of the San Francisco rock crucible of the 1960s, he fashioned his own brand of the blues, blending gospel, soul, rock and other genres.

  75. Los hermanos Menendez reciben una nueva sentencia que allana su camino hacia la libertad En español, May 14

    La pena de cadena perpetua con libertad condicional podría conducir a la excarcelación de Lyle y Erik Menendez, más de tres décadas después de ir a prisión por matar a sus padres.

  76. Newsom Proposes Scaling Back Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants in California U.S., May 14

    Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to charge monthly premiums for undocumented immigrants and prevent new enrollees in the program as soon as January.

  77. Who Is Searching for Emmilee Risling? U.S., May 14

    One of the last places she was seen is an area known as End of Road. More than three years later, she’s the face of a crisis: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.

  78. California Approves 17 Percent Rate Increase for State Farm Real Estate, May 14

    Homeowners reeling from the wildfires in January say that State Farm’s increased rates are unfair and unfounded.

  79. Menendez Brothers Resentenced to Life With Parole, Paving Way for Freedom U.S., May 14

    The decision could lead to the release of Lyle and Erik Menendez, more than three decades after they were sent to prison for killing their parents.

  80. Nate Holden, L.A. Democrat With a Cameo in 2024 Presidential Race, Dies at 95 U.S., May 13

    An outspoken politician, he served four terms on the City Council and one in the California State Senate. And yes, that was him in the helicopter with Donald Trump.

  81. A Lavish Welcome for Trump in Saudi Arabia, and a Standoff at the Library of Congress The Headlines, May 13

    Plus, California’s crackdown on homelessness.

  82. An L.A. Doctor’s House Burned. Now He Treats the Fires’ Effects in Neighbors. Health, May 13

    A new clinic, opened by a pulmonologist who lost his home in the Palisades blaze, is addressing the health issues developing among people exposed to the fires.

  83. Tory Lanez Is Attacked by Another Inmate in Prison U.S., May 13

    The rapper was hospitalized after being stabbed 14 times, his Instagram account said. He is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting the hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion.

  84. ‘We’re Starting to Move Everything’: Trump’s China Deal Frees Up Shipping Business, May 12

    The temporary lowering of tariffs may compel some U.S. businesses to order goods that they had held off buying after President Trump raised them to 145 percent.

  85. Hollywood Groups Call for Tax Changes After Trump’s Tariff Threat Business, May 12

    “Returning more production to the United States will require a national approach and broad-based policy solutions,” the groups said in a letter to the White House.

  86. Trump Officials Investigate California Aid for Undocumented Immigrants U.S., May 12

    The Department of Homeland Security is focusing on a program that provides cash assistance to certain individuals who are older, blind or disabled.

  87. Newsom Asks Cities to Ban Homeless Encampments, Escalating Crackdown U.S., May 12

    “There are no more excuses,” the California governor said in pushing for municipalities to address one of the most visible byproducts of homelessness.

  88. $1.5 Million Homes in California Real Estate, May 12

    A mountain retreat in Crestline, a waterfront home in San Rafael and a midcentury modern house in Los Angeles

  89. At Least 1 Dead and 32 Injured After Bus Crashes Into S.U.V. in California U.S., May 11

    The bus crashed into a disabled S.U.V. on a highway in Los Angeles County around 5 a.m. Sunday, officials said.

  90. Abel Tesfaye Bids Farewell to The Weeknd Style, May 11

    In his new film, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” the Weeknd plays the Weeknd for the last time. What’s next for him?

  91. Fires, Deficits, Trump, a Hollywood Exodus. How Resilient Is California? U.S., May 11

    The state is confronting what officials say is an unprecedented confluence of forces that will test its long record of enduring catastrophes, natural and otherwise.

  92. Thumbprint on Cigarette Carton Cracks a 48-Year-Old California Murder Case U.S., May 10

    A young mother told friends that she’d be “back in 10 minutes.” She never returned, and the police in San Jose have now charged a man in her death.

  93. Barry Diller’s Moment of Truth Opinion, May 10

    At 83, the mogul looks back on his sprawling, complicated life and surveys Trump’s America.

  94. After Criticism, Harris’s $900 Million Group Tries to Lay Out a Future U.S., May 9

    Future Forward, the big-money group supporting Kamala Harris’s presidential bid last year, resurfaced after her loss with an event in California.

  95. What to Know About the Hepatitis A Outbreak in L.A. County Health, May 9

    A highly contagious liver infection is surging among groups who are not typically at risk. At least seven people have died.

  96. Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing Hearing Is Set for Next Week U.S., May 9

    The long-awaited hearing on whether Lyle and Erik Menendez should be eligible for release will take place May 13 and 14 in Los Angeles.

  97. BART Trains Resume Service After Hourslong Outage in Bay Area U.S., May 9

    Bay Area Rapid Transit, the main commuter rail system for the region, was forced to close for most of the Friday morning commute.

  98. The State Law Taking a Financial Toll on California Budgets U.S., May 9

    The law set off a wave of child sex abuse litigation that has pushed some public institutions to the brink of financial crisis. School districts face up to $3 billion in claims.

  99. Mississippi Man Is Charged With Stalking Jennifer Aniston Express, May 8

    Prosecutors said that Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, drove through the front gate of Ms. Aniston’s home on Monday after stalking her for nearly two years.

  100. An Entertainment Tax N Y T Now, May 8

    Why Hollywood recently got the Trump tariff treatment.

  101. Smokey Robinson’s Lawyer Calls Sexual Assault Claims ‘Vile’ and ‘False’ Culture, May 8

    Four women have accused the Motown legend of sexually assaulting them while they worked as housekeepers.

  102. OpenAI Hires Instacart C.E.O. to Run Business and Operations Business, May 8

    Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, said he hired Instacart’s Fidji Simo to join in a new role as chief executive of applications.

  103. States Sue Over Freeze on Funding for Electric-Vehicle Charging Climate, May 7

    A lawsuit led by Washington, Colorado and California accuses the Trump administration of unlawfully withholding funds for new charging stations.

  104. With Telescoping Crutches and Hexapod Legs, Dance Goes New Places Culture, May 7

    A new work by Axis Dance Company, “Kinematic/Kinesthetic,” uses mobility technologies to reshape ideas about moving and about the devices themselves.

  105. 5 Charged After Deadly Migrant Boat Incident in California Express, May 7

    The five people, all Mexican nationals, were arrested after a vessel carrying migrants capsized and killed at least three people near San Diego, the authorities said.

  106. Smokey Robinson Accused of Sexual Assault by Former Housekeepers National, May 7

    The four women said the Motown legend abused them multiple times while they worked cleaning his home. His wife, they said, created a hostile work environment.

  107. 2 United Airlines Jets Clip Wings at San Francisco Airport Express, May 6

    No one was injured in the incident, which occurred as the Boeing 777 jets were leaving the gate area early on Tuesday. The airline canceled both trans-Pacific flights.

  108. Trump Says His Administration ‘Is Not Going to Pay’ for California High-Speed Rail National, May 6

    The government was already investigating how the state was spending a federal grant on the train project to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco.

  109. Emergency Crew Responds After Plane Collision in San Francisco Video, May 6

    Two United Airlines planes collided while taxiing on the tarmac at San Francisco International Airport on Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.

  110. Trump Is Picking New Climate Fights With States. Here’s Why. Climate, May 6

    The White House has begun a new effort to sue individual states over their climate initiatives and to stop lawsuits against fossil fuel companies.

  111. Why 35 House Democrats Joined Republicans Against a Major Climate Policy Climate, May 6

    Some said they worried that California’s planned ban on gas-powered vehicles would raise the price of cars. Another cited “intense and misleading lobbying” by the oil industry.

  112. As LACMA Gets a New Look, the Art Inside Will Change, Too Culture, May 6

    Four curators at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art reveal how they’re filling the new galleries.

  113. DoorDash Plans to Buy Deliveroo and SevenRooms Express, May 6

    The multibillion-dollar acquisitions would give DoorDash an expanded global presence.

  114. DoorDash Agrees to Buy Deliveroo in $3.9 Billion Deal Business, May 6

    The acquisition would give DoorDash a presence in the Middle East and expand its footprint in Europe.

  115. Start-Up That Promoted Female Pleasure Exploited Women, Prosecutors Say Metro, May 6

    OneTaste said it was dedicated to female empowerment. Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn say its founders abused those it recruited and left them “as shells of their former selves.”

  116. Trump Called for Movie Tariffs. Newsom Proposes a Tax Credit Instead. Culture, May 5

    Gov. Gavin Newsom of California said that he wanted to team up with the Trump administration to craft a $7.5 billion federal film tax credit.

  117. Trump dice que quiere que Alcatraz se restablezca como prisión En español, May 5

    El proyecto sería extraordinariamente costoso en un momento en que el gobierno ya planea recortar miles de millones de dólares del presupuesto del Departamento de Justicia.

  118. At Least 3 Dead After Boat Overturns Near San Diego Express, May 5

    A survivor told the authorities that 18 people were aboard the vessel, which appeared to carrying migrants. Search and rescue efforts were suspended Monday morning.

  119. Trump dice que impondrá un arancel del 100% a las películas hechas fuera de EE. UU. En español, May 5

    El presidente declaró en una publicación en las redes sociales que la producción cinematográfica extranjera representaba una amenaza para la seguridad nacional.

  120. Trump Directs Federal Agencies to Reopen Alcatraz as a Prison Video, May 5

    It has been more than six decades since Alcatraz, which sits in San Francisco Bay, operated as a prison. Today it is best known as a damp, frigid and nostalgic staple of tourist packages and children’s field trips.

  121. $3 Million Homes in California Real Estate, May 5

    A ranch house in Calabasas, a Tudor Revival in Orinda and a Craftsman in San Diego

  122. A Grand Comeback for a Grand Seaside Hotel Travel, May 5

    San Diego’s Hotel del Coronado, where “Some Like It Hot” was shot and celebrities regularly checked in, has been renovated meticulously, deliberately and very expensively.

  123. Trump Says He Will Put 100% Tariff on Movies Made Outside U.S. Business, May 5

    Declaring foreign film production a national security threat, the president said he had asked his top trade official to start the process of imposing a tax on Hollywood.

  124. Trump Says He Wants Alcatraz Restored as a Prison Washington, May 5

    The project would be extraordinarily expensive at a time when the administration already plans to cut billions of dollars from the Justice Department’s budget.

  125. ¿Puede desaparecer el cadáver de una ballena caída? En español, May 4

    La desaparición de una cría hundida creó un misterio en las turbias aguas cercanas a San Diego.

  126. V.A. Mental Health Care Staff, Crowded into Federal Buildings, Raise Patient Privacy Alarms Washington, May 4

    Clinicians at the Department of Veterans Affairs say the president’s return-to-office order is forcing many of them to work from makeshift spaces where sensitive conversations can be overheard.

  127. Would the Housing Crisis Ease if Boomers Rented Out Their Empty Rooms? Business, May 4

    Millions of single-family homes are underused, on spacious lots. Refitting them for “roommate houses” or backyard cottages could make a difference.

  128. Where Would Hollywood Find Its Guillotines or Pay Phones Without Them? Culture, May 4

    For nearly four decades the prop house History for Hire has helped filmmakers recreate the past. But with fewer films shot in Los Angeles, they are not sure how much longer they can hang on.

  129. A Scenic Tour of Red Tape: Tracking the Slowest High-Speed Train in the Country National, May 4

    Can America still build big things? A long ride through California’s Central Valley tells a gloomy story.

  130. 2 Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into Homes in Simi Valley, Calif. Express, May 4

    Residents in the two homes that were struck were safely evacuated, the Ventura County Fire Department said. Two people aboard the plane were killed.

  131. Bob Filner, Mayor of San Diego Who Left Amid Scandal, Dies at 82 Obits, May 3

    A progressive member of Congress for two decades, he resigned as mayor after 18 women accused him of sexual harassment.

  132. One of the Weather World’s Biggest Buzzwords Expands Its Reach Weather, May 3

    To many, atmospheric rivers are a West Coast phenomenon. But they’re also responsible for the devastating flooding that hit the Central United States in early April.

  133. No Country for Old Politicians? Some California Democrats Want an Age Cap. National, May 3

    As the Democratic Party tries to win back support, some members say forcing older politicians to retire is one solution.

  134. It Was Just a Rumor on Facebook. Then a Militia Showed Up. Sunday Business, May 3

    Residents of Oakdale, Calif., have abandoned traditional media outlets for a mishmash of online sources. These days, they’re often not sure what information to trust.

  135. University of California’s New President Will Come From Texas National, May 3

    James B. Milliken will lead the California system, relinquishing his position as the chancellor of the University of Texas system.

  136. Before the Fire, L.A. Tried to Restore Second Reservoir in Palisades National, May 3

    Water supplies ran dry in the Pacific Palisades fire, in part because a reservoir was shut down for repairs. Records show the city had tried and failed to prepare an alternative reservoir.

  137. Life Without Transit? Silicon Valley Had a Glimpse for Nearly 3 Weeks. National, March 28

    An unusually long strike in the San Jose area forced a shutdown of buses and light-rail trains. It was a possible harbinger of things to come for transit agencies elsewhere.

  138. California Historical Society to Dissolve and Transfer Collections to Stanford Culture, January 28

    The society faced financial challenges that were exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Its nearly 600,000 items stretch back before the Gold Rush.

  139. ‘Un virus peligroso’: la gripe aviar en EE. UU. entra en una nueva fase En español, January 27

    Una pandemia humana puede prevenirse, incluso ahora, dicen los científicos. Pero una serie de acontecimientos de las últimas semanas indica que la posibilidad ya no es remota.

  140. ‘A Dangerous Virus’: Bird Flu Enters a New Phase Science, January 27

    A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected.

  141. Becerra, With No Regrets, Defends Vaccine Mandates and Misinformation Fight Washington, January 18

    In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might run for governor of California.

  142. Facebook Marketplace Chefs Deliver Homemade Tamales, Empanadas and Other Foods Express, October 24

    Facebook Marketplace, a platform often used for furniture and electronics, is an increasingly popular place to buy and sell home-cooked meals.

  143. Southern California Politician Resigns and Agrees to Plead Guilty in Bribery Scheme National, October 23

    Federal prosecutors said that Andrew Do, an Orange County supervisor, enriched himself and his family with federal pandemic aid meant for seniors.

  144. Orange County Leader Faces Scrutiny Over Charity’s Pandemic Spending National, September 10

    Andrew Do, an Orange County supervisor, has been asked to resign after directing more than $13 million to a nonprofit run by his daughter and allies. The group was supposed to spend the money on meals for vulnerable residents.

  145. Can Free Rent Revive Downtown San Francisco? Business, August 11

    The city, which is among those most devastated in the country after the pandemic, is trying to lure businesses back with a free-rent period.

  146. A Daughter of Hollywood Royalty Appeals to Los Angeles: No Mask Bans Styles, July 10

    Violet Affleck, the eldest child of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, called for greater access to masks in a short speech during which she revealed her own “post-viral condition.”

  147. San Francisco’s Arts Institutions Are Slowly Building Back Culture, July 3

    Although attendance remains down from prepandemic levels, the city’s arts groups are having some success getting audiences to return.

  148. How the Pandemic Reshaped American Gun Violence Interactive, May 14

    The footprint of gun violence in the U.S. has expanded, as shootings worsened in already suffering neighborhoods and killings spread to new places during the pandemic years.

  149. Californians Share Their Pandemic Silver Linings, Four Years After Lockdowns National, April 17

    Readers submitted small ways that the pandemic shifted their thinking for the better, or introduced a new joy into their life.

  150. Biotech Exec Gets 7 Years in Prison for False Claims About Rapid Covid-19 Test Express, April 13

    Prosecutors said Keith Berman falsely claimed he had invented a blood test that could detect Covid-19 in 15 seconds. His lawyer said he had put “genuine effort” into developing such a test.