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  1. Tesla Is Sued by Family Who Says Faulty Doors Led to Daughter’s Death Business, Today

    A college student was trapped in a burning Cybertruck because electronic doors made it difficult for her to get out or be rescued, a lawsuit claims.

  2. Ann Fagan Ginger, Venerable Defender of Civil Liberties, Dies at 100 U.S., Today

    She was among the last of a generation of activists and lawyers who weathered the Red Scare, and then helped train a new cohort in the decades that followed.

  3. Energy Dept. Cancels Hundreds of Clean-Energy Projects, Mostly in Blue States Climate, Today

    The cuts almost entirely affect Democratic-led states as the two parties fight over the shutdown of the federal government.

  4. Heading to L.A. for the Olympics? If You’re Into These Sports, You’re in the Wrong State. U.S., Today

    Much of the Summer Games in 2028 will take place in Southern California. But two events, softball and canoe slalom, will be held in Oklahoma.

  5. When a Driverless Car Makes an Illegal U-Turn, Who Gets the Ticket? U.S., Yesterday

    California approved a law last year allowing the police to cite autonomous vehicles, but it did not specify any penalties, and the law doesn’t take effect until 2026.

  6. $1.7 Million Homes in Utah, California and Maine Real Estate, Yesterday

    A farmhouse in Spring City, a midcentury modern home in Long Beach and a brick house in Portland

  7. The Dodgers United Los Angeles. Then the ICE Raids Began. Magazine, Yesterday

    For decades, the Dodgers have been the pride of L.A.’s Latino community. Trump’s immigration raids are testing that.

  8. Judge Blocks Trump’s Move to Cut Federal Funds Over Immigration Policy U.S., September 30

    A coalition of blue states and Washington, D.C., accused the Trump administration of illegally “taking money from its enemies” in freezing emergency preparedness grants.

  9. Beer Bust: Crash Sends Kegs and Cans Onto California Freeway, Snarling Traffic U.S., September 30

    The crash, which occurred early Tuesday morning in the San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, closed two lanes on the freeway, according to the authorities.

  10. Beer Cans and Kegs Spill Onto California Highway After Crash Video, September 30

    A multivehicle collision caused beer cans and kegs to spill onto a freeway about 20 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles, snarling traffic during the morning commute.

  11. Cuando las redes de Trump atrapan ciudadanos estadounidenses En español, September 30

    A medida que los agentes de inmigración adoptan un enfoque más agresivo, han retenido, y en algunos casos arrestado, a ciudadanos de EE. UU., basándose únicamente en su aspecto.

  12. El ‘996’, la tendencia de trabajo que se está imponiendo en Silicon Valley En español, September 30

    La combinación numérica se refiere a un horario de trabajo de 9 a. m. a 9 p. m., seis días a la semana, que tiene su origen en el ambiente tecnológico chino.

  13. Republicans Try Democrats’ Playbook to Stop California Redistricting U.S., September 29

    The ad battle is stark: Democracy is under attack, and it’s up to voters to save it.

  14. For Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, a Wedding Fit for a ‘Disney Princess’ Style, September 29

    From her dramatic veil to her classic gown, the actress and singer was every bit a fairy tale bride at a private ceremony in Santa Barbara, Calif.

  15. Bad Bunny será la estrella del medio tiempo del Super Bowl en California En español, September 29

    El astro latino actuará en el evento en febrero.

  16. $4 Million Homes in California Real Estate, September 29

    An Italianate house in San Francisco, a ranch in Solvang and a cedar-shake cottage in Bolinas.

  17. ‘I’m From Here!’: U.S. Citizens Are Ending Up in Trump’s Dragnet U.S., September 29

    As immigration agents take a more aggressive approach, they have stopped and in some cases detained American citizens.

  18. Bad Bunny Will Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show Arts, September 29

    The Latin superstar known for hits including “MIA,” “I Like It” and “Me Porto Bonito” will perform in February in Santa Clara, Calif.

  19. Would You Work ‘996’? The Hustle Culture Trend Is Taking Hold in Silicon Valley. Business, September 28

    The number combination refers to a work schedule — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week — that has its origins in China’s hard-charging tech scene.

  20. Sean Penn Let Himself Get Away With Things for 15 Years. Not Anymore. Magazine, September 27

    The actor and instigator is ready for his renaissance.

  21. Give In or Fight Back? Colleges Are Torn on How to Respond to Trump. U.S., September 27

    The University of California, one of the Trump administration’s biggest targets so far, is in an uproar over how to respond to the president’s attacks. So is the rest of higher education.

  22. Trump Fired a U.S. Attorney Who Insisted on Following a Court Order U.S., September 26

    The top federal prosecutor in Sacramento was fired hours after she reminded a Border Patrol chief to abide by court-ordered restrictions on immigration raids.

  23. El club de la pelea de robots en San Francisco En español, September 26

    El auge de la IA, que ha hecho que los expertos en tecnología regresen en masa a la ciudad, ha impulsado un resurgimiento de los eventos en vivo que, a veces, cobran tintes futuristas.

  24. Prosecutor Believes Shooting at ABC Affiliate Was Politically Motivated U.S., September 25

    The suspect in the shooting in Sacramento, a retired California lobbyist, was ordered to remain in custody without bail. His lawyer questioned why federal lawyers were involved.

  25. How to Make Water Conservation a Habit Headway, September 25

    Small, everyday actions to minimize water use add up the more people do them.

  26. What World Leaders Told Us About Trump, China and Climate Change Climate, September 25

    At the Climate Forward live event, we spoke to top policymakers about China, the Trump effect on climate policy and the boom in artificial intelligence.

  27. L.A. Wildfire Evacuations Were Slowed by Poor Visibility and System Weaknesses U.S., September 25

    An independent report on the January disaster found that emergency alerts were hampered by flawed policies, aging equipment and high winds.

  28. Sara Jane Moore, Would-Be Assassin of President Ford, Dies at 95 U.S., September 25

    A mother of four on the fringes of radical leftist movements, she fired at the president outside a San Francisco hotel in 1975. She had hoped to spark a revolution, she said.

  29. To Get People Off the Street, He Pays for a One-Way Ticket Home U.S., September 25

    For years, John Alle complained to Los Angeles officials about homelessness. Now, fed up, he’s trying to make a dent in the problem on his own.

  30. Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Was Taken Aback by Her Past’ Style, September 24

    Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

  31. El padre de Elon Musk ha sido acusado de abuso sexual a menores En español, September 24

    Errol Musk ha sido acusado de abusar sexualmente de cinco de sus hijos e hijastros desde 1993, según una investigación. Los familiares han pedido ayuda a Elon Musk.

  32. Un empresario argentino murió tras caer desde 600 metros de altura en el monte Shasta En español, September 24

    Las autoridades dijeron en un comunicado que Matías Augusto Travizano, excursionista y ejecutivo argentino, se perdió y cayó por un glaciar mientras descendía la montaña.

  33. Judge Orders N.I.H. to Restore Suspended Research Grants at U.C.L.A. Health, September 23

    The ruling is a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit over the Trump administration’s termination of hundreds of millions of research grants to the California university.

  34. Trump’s $100,000 Visa Fee Puts Many Tech Start-Ups in a Bind Technology, September 23

    Silicon Valley start-ups said they were concerned they would be disproportionately hurt by the new visa fee for skilled foreign workers, given their limited resources.

  35. This Classic Beverly Hills Home Was Preserved and Renewed T Magazine, September 23

    Billy Cotton brought a contemporary touch to one of the last remaining historically intact midcentury houses in the city’s Trousdale Estates development.

  36. A Tiny Seabird Faces Growing Threats in the Forest Science, September 23

    Nesting often high in the redwoods’ canopy, the marbled murrelet faces new and longstanding risks.

  37. Retired Lobbyist in Federal Custody in Shooting at ABC Affiliate U.S., September 22

    Prosecutors say that the suspect, a 64-year-old Sacramento man, had a note critical of Trump administration officials and a separate calendar reminder to “Do the Next Scary Thing.”

  38. Earthquake Jolts Bay Area Residents Awake U.S., September 22

    A 4.3-magnitude earthquake was strong enough to rattle nerves in the middle of the night, especially in the heavily populated East Bay where it was centered.

  39. Tech Executive Dies After Falling 2,000 Feet on Mount Shasta U.S., September 22

    While the Argentine hiker and entrepreneur, Matias Augusto Travizano, was descending the mountain, he fell down a glacier, the authorities said.

  40. Mapa: un terremoto de magnitud 4,3 sacude el área de la bahía de San Francisco Interactive, September 22

    Mira la localización del epicentro del sismo y el área de movimiento.

  41. Map: 4.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes the San Francisco Bay Area Interactive, September 22

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

  42. $1.5 Million Homes in California Real Estate, September 22

    A Craftsman in Los Angeles, a farmhouse in Healdsburg and a Moroccan-inspired house in Yucca Valley.

  43. Trump Is Expanding the National Guard’s Role. Some Former Generals Worry. U.S., September 21

    Responding to crises at home is part of the Guard’s mission. Helping crack down on crime in U.S. cities isn’t, say some former leaders, who fear this shift could hurt the force.

  44. Man Charged After Drive-by Shooting at Local ABC Station in Sacramento U.S., September 21

    Officers responding to the site of the shooting found that at least three rounds had hit the station’s window. No injuries were reported, and a motive was unclear.

  45. California Bars ICE Agents From Wearing Masks in the State U.S., September 20

    Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to prevent federal agents from concealing their identities with masks. The law is expected to face a legal challenge.

  46. 4 Men Are Sentenced in Warrant Scam That Was Run From Prison U.S., September 20

    They used a drone to drop cellphones into a Georgia prison yard, where an inmate coordinated a scheme largely targeting women who were medical workers in multiple states, prosecutors said.

  47. Heavy Rain Brings Mudslides and Flash Floods to Southern California Weather, September 19

    A toddler was missing after he and his father were swept off the road in their vehicle by floodwaters. Officials were still assessing the damage.

  48. Crió a tres marines. Su esposa es estadounidense. Y EE. UU. quiere deportarlo En español, September 19

    Después de tres décadas en California, Narciso Barranco fue detenido mientras deshierbaba fuera de un IHOP, lo que provocó indignación y un esfuerzo por detener su deportación.

  49. Soros Gives $10 Million to Newsom Redistricting Fight U.S., September 19

    The sum makes the Soros family the single largest funder so far in favor of the California effort to counter President Trump.

  50. Regina Hall and Sheila E. Share a Birthday — and So Much More T Magazine, September 19

    The “One Battle After Another” actor and the Grammy award-winning musician on trusting God, playing against type and getting lost in the music.

  51. A Missing Woman, an N.B.A. Hopeful and an Arrest That Shocked a Team U.S., September 19

    In 2023, Chance Comanche was playing some of the best basketball of his life. His teammates thought he was on his way to the N.B.A. Instead, he was accused of murder.

  52. ‘Peak SF’ on a Friday Night Is a Robot Fight Technology, September 19

    The artificial intelligence boom, which has brought techies flocking back to the city, has fueled a resurgence of live — and sometimes futuristic — events.

  53. Starbucks prometió mejoras. Sus empleados y clientes aún no están convencidos En español, September 19

    Algunas de las medidas tomadas por Brian Niccol para revitalizar la cadena han sido bien recibidas. Otras han provocado confusión y frustración entre clientes y baristas.

  54. La suspensión del programa de Jimmy Kimmel tiene reacciones encontradas en la derecha y la izquierda En español, September 18

    Figuras liberales expresaron su indignación, mientras que personalidades conservadoras celebraron la decisión de la ABC de retirar el programa de Kimmel tras sus comentarios sobre el asesinato de Charlie Kirk.

  55. California Is So Muggy This Week That It Feels Like Florida Weather, September 18

    The remnants of a tropical storm are bringing thunderstorms, rain and humidity, none of which are normal for this time of year.

  56. Los restos de una menor son hallados en un Tesla registrado a nombre del cantante D4vd En español, September 18

    El cuerpo de Celeste Rivas, desaparecida desde abril de 2024 del sur de California, fue hallado dentro del coche en un depósito de vehículos, dijeron las autoridades.

  57. How More Rail Could Take Trucks Off the Road Business, September 18

    The public would feel many benefits if rail companies grabbed business back from trucking, but doing so will be tough.

  58. Reactions to ABC’s Pulling of ‘Kimmel’ Reflect America’s Partisan Divide Arts, September 18

    Fans and liberals expressed anger while conservatives hailed ABC’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show off the air after comments about the killing of Charlie Kirk.

  59. California Judge Gets 35 Years to Life for Fatally Shooting His Wife U.S., September 17

    Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, said at his sentencing hearing that the shooting was an accident. “I wish God had taken me instead,” he said.

  60. Missing Teen’s Remains Found in Tesla Registered to the Singer D4vd U.S., September 17

    The decomposing body of Celeste Rivas, who was reported missing in April 2024 in Southern California, was found inside the vehicle in an impound lot, the authorities said.

  61. Western States Issue Their Own Vaccine Recommendations to Counter Kennedy Health, September 17

    The guidelines, from California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii, mirror those of major medical organizations. They were issued a day before an advisory panel was set to meet to review potential changes to federal recommendations.

  62. The Limits of Political Neutrality in a Divided Nation U.S., September 17

    Two nonprofits prided themselves on being neutral voices. Then they found that there seemed to be no middle ground in the nation’s redistricting war.

  63. Robert Redford Didn’t Love Hollywood, Yet Hollywood Loved Him Business, September 17

    Mr. Redford’s outspoken opinions and his championing of young filmmakers overshadowed his many criticisms of the industry.

  64. University of California Leaders to Meet as Trump Increases Pressure U.S., September 17

    The Trump administration ratcheted up demands on the university system over the summer.

  65. He Raised Three Marines. His Wife Is American. The U.S. Wants to Deport Him. U.S., September 17

    After three decades in California, Narciso Barranco was arrested by agents while weeding outside an IHOP, stirring outrage and a fight to stop his deportation.

  66. San Francisco Politician Recalled Over the Great Highway’s Closure U.S., September 17

    Supervisor Joel Engardio was ousted by voters who were angry that he helped turn a thoroughfare into a park.

  67. Tropical System Could Bring Heavy Rain to Southern California This Week Weather, September 16

    The remains of Tropical Storm Mario could bring flooding to the Los Angeles area. Dry storms with lightning could ignite wildfires in Northern California.

  68. Judge Rejects Bid by Menendez Brothers for New Trial U.S., September 16

    Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were recently denied parole, have now been blocked from another once-promising path to freedom.

  69. California’s Environmental Past Confronts Economic Worries of the Present U.S., September 16

    Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic state lawmakers have focused on pocketbook concerns this year, seeing their party’s national losses as a reckoning.

  70. California’s High Gas Prices Could Climb Further as Refineries Close Business, September 16

    The state has led the country in adopting electric cars and reducing gas use, but it now faces much higher gas prices as oil companies plan to shut down refineries.

  71. 7 Places to Take a Beach Getaway During Hurricane Season Travel, September 16

    Fall brings lower prices and fewer crowds, but more risk of hurricanes. Here are some spots to enjoy late-season sand and surf without so much uncertainty.

  72. Schwarzenegger Urges Voters to Reject California Redistricting Measure U.S., September 16

    Arnold Schwarzenegger issued his first public rebuke since Gov. Gavin Newsom placed a gerrymander plan on the ballot.

  73. Map: 3.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes the San Francisco Bay Area Interactive, September 15

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

  74. $2 Million Homes in California Real Estate, September 15

    A midcentury modern home in Santa Paula, a Craftsman in Pasadena and a Mediterranean-style house in Sacramento.

  75. What We Saw as Stars Arrived at the Emmys Arts, September 15

    Candid moments with Walton Goggins, Pedro Pascal, Jean Smart and more.

  76. Emmys Security Will Be Elevated After Shooting of Charlie Kirk Arts, September 14

    Officials have said that they re-examined their security plans after the assassination of the right-wing influencer last week.

  77. Inside the Most Valuable Team in Women’s Sports U.S., September 14

    Expectations were low for the Golden State Valkyries, the W.N.B.A.’s first expansion team in 17 years, but they captivated Bay Area sports fans and surprised the league by securing a playoff spot in their first season.

  78. How Nancy Pelosi Quietly Shaped California’s Redistricting Fight U.S., September 14

    Private meetings and longtime loyalties helped push what began as a something of a Democratic bluff into a full-fledged counteroffensive against President Trump.

  79. At a Wildfire With a Notebook — and a Mask Reader Center, September 13

    A reporter’s questions pulled her into the subculture of wildland firefighting. Policy changes followed.

  80. California’s $23 Billion Plan to Restore Federal Cuts to Scientific Research U.S., September 13

    Democrats are calling for the creation of a state equivalent of the National Institutes of Health, but first state lawmakers and then voters would need to approve it.

  81. Bonnie Addario, 77, Dies; Survivor of Lung Cancer Made Fighting It a Cause Health, September 12

    After climbing in the business world, she received a dire diagnosis, spurring her to found leading nonprofit groups to promote early detection and research.

  82. Tesla Board Chair Defends Elon Musk’s Enormous Pay Proposal Business, September 12

    Robyn Denholm, normally media shy, is campaigning to get shareholders to back the chief executive’s trillion-dollar compensation package.

  83. Trump Administration Seeks Pilot Projects for Air Taxis Business, September 12

    The projects would allow small electric or hybrid aircraft to carry passengers or cargo before federal regulators approve their commercial use.

  84. States Want to Ban ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Cookware. These Chefs Say Don’t Do It. Climate, September 12

    Rachael Ray and other food celebrities are speaking up in defense of nonstick pans. The actor Mark Ruffalo, who starred in a movie about the risky chemicals, is criticizing them.

  85. Lawyers for Venezuelans Ask Court to Press D.H.S. on Temporary Protections U.S., September 12

    A judge had ordered that Temporary Protected Status be kept in place, but Venezuelans who needed to re-register weren’t able to.

  86. California Lawmakers Pass Bill That Would Ban Masks for ICE Agents U.S., September 12

    The legislation responds to immigration raids by federal agents who have shielded their identity. It heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has not said whether he would sign it.

  87. California Passes Bill Allowing Omission of Patients’ Names From Abortion Pill Bottles Health, September 11

    The intent is to protect health care providers who send the pills to patients in states with abortion bans, and to reassure patients who fear they could be identified.

  88. What 9/11, Cancer and the Palisades Fire Taught Me Interactive, September 11

    We’ll never know with certainty that carcinogens in the smoke, dust and ash from the World Trade Center caused my wife’s cancer and my own.

  89. 5 Guides to Great Restaurant Cities by New York Times Staff Food, September 11

    Check out these standout dining scenes that we encountered in our reporting for the 2025 Restaurant List.

  90. In High-Profile Closings, Los Angeles Restaurateurs See Trouble Food, September 11

    The city’s turmoil, from wildfires to curfews, has exacted a toll on some of its best-loved restaurants and raised worries about the future.

  91. As Los Angeles Olympics Loom, Critics Worry Its Cultural Plan Is Lagging Arts, September 11

    Planning and fund-raising for the “Cultural Olympiad,” the arts programming that is part of the 2028 games, should have been well underway by now, several experts say.

  92. En el aniversario del LIGO, se teme por su futuro En español, September 11

    Las celebraciones por el décimo aniversario del Observatorio de Ondas Gravitacionales con Interferometría Láser se han visto ensombrecidas por la muerte de uno de sus fundadores y un posible recorte drástico de presupuesto.

  93. U.S. Accuses Pastor of Creating an International Sex-Abuse Operation New York, September 10

    Naasón Joaquín García and his associates used La Luz del Mundo Church to traffic women and children and produce and distribute child pornography, New York prosecutors said.

  94. California’s Moral Dilemma on Gerrymandering Opinion, September 10

    Readers respond to a guest essay about the Proposition 50 redistricting proposal in California. Also: Erasing history.

  95. Happy Birthday, LIGO. Now Drop Dead. Science, September 10

    Ten years ago, astronomers made an epic discovery with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. Cosmology hasn’t been the same since, and it might not stay that way much longer.

  96. ‘JennaWorld’ Spotlights Jenna Jameson and the Glory Days of Porn Arts, September 10

    The 13-part podcast, from Molly Lambert and iHeartPodcasts, recalls an era in the late ’90s and 2000s when porn stars were (almost) mainstream.

  97. ‘We All Thought the Raids Were Over’: Fears Return for Immigrants in L.A. U.S., September 9

    Los Angeles residents are anxious once again following a Supreme Court ruling that allowed aggressive immigration raids to resume.

  98. California Man Killed 2 Men He Met on Dating App, Authorities Say U.S., September 9

    Prosecutors said Rockim Prowell, 34, also stole their cars and tried to kill a third man. He was being held without bail.

  99. Patagonia’s Big Bet on a Modest Grain Climate, September 9

    The apparel company thinks that a little-used wheat alternative can boost regenerative farming and help the planet. Not everyone agrees.

  100. The Starbucks C.E.O. Trying Hard to Deliver Your Drink Right, and Fast Business, September 9

    Improved service, better seating and heartfelt messages are at the heart of Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, but baristas say they’re under pressure.

  101. Scientists Begin Testing Bird Flu Vaccine in Seals Science, September 9

    If the results are promising, veterinarians hope to give the shots to wild Hawaiian monk seals, which are endangered.

  102. Firefighters Race to Save a Treasured Sequoia Grove in California U.S., September 9

    Giant sequoias can live for thousands of years, but wildfires have killed staggering numbers of the trees in recent years.

  103. The Supreme Court Decision on ICE and Racial Profiling, Explained U.S., September 8

    The ruling allowed immigration agents to stop people for reasons that lower courts had deemed likely unconstitutional.

  104. Republican Senators Investigate Palisades Fire Response U.S., September 8

    Two senators have begun an investigation into whether government officials could have done more to stop the Los Angeles fire. President Trump and other Republicans have blamed Democratic leaders for the disaster.

  105. A New, ‘Adorable’ Deep-Sea Fish Swims Into View Science, September 8

    The bumpy snailfish, discovered 10,000 feet down off the coast of California, shows that not all denizens of the abyss are frightening.

  106. $875,000 Homes in California Real Estate, September 8

    A rustic cabin in Sycamore Canyon, a converted 1900s house in San Francisco’s Mission District and a private retreat in Sonoma County.

  107. Kara Walker Deconstructs a Statue, and a Myth Arts, September 8

    As part of the group exhibition “Monuments,” the artist took a Stonewall Jackson bronze and transformed it into a radically new, unsettled thing.

  108. An Educator Found Her Calling (and Some Laughs) in Oakland Real Estate, September 8

    Micia Mosely founded a group to support Black teachers transforming schools across the country. She also tells a joke or two.

  109. John Burton, 92, Dies; California Political Boss Who Staged a Comeback U.S., September 7

    He left the House of Representatives while struggling with a crack addiction, his political career seemingly over. Actually, it had just begun.

  110. Marilyn Monroe’s Los Angeles Home Is Saved From Demolition U.S., September 7

    A judge denied a neighbor’s petition to raze the Spanish-style hacienda, which the City Council had declared a cultural landmark.

  111. Estas herramientas psiquiátricas podrían ayudar a la curación natural del cerebro En español, September 7

    Funcionan para la depresión y el TEPT. ¿Podrían también ayudar al cerebro a repararse tras una catástrofe neurológica?

  112. The Future Is Flag Opinion, September 7

    Flag football offers girls as well as boys a means of enjoying the sport without the risk of brain damage.

  113. L.A.P.D. Stops Security Services for Kamala Harris U.S., September 7

    The department had assigned officers to protect the former vice president after her Secret Service detail was terminated. Some criticized the use of the officers.

  114. Many Cities Say Yes to Federal Police Help, but No to ‘Occupation’ U.S., September 6

    Some mayors and police chiefs said they would welcome more traditional law enforcement cooperation with federal agents, but see the National Guard as a step too far.

  115. Record Number of Lightning Strikes Hit California This Summer Video, September 5

    Moist, cool air pulled inland by an area of low pressure off the West Coast has led to a high number of lightning strikes, especially in Northern California.

  116. What We Know About Trump’s Crime and Immigration Crackdown in U.S. Cities U.S., September 5

    The president has sent soldiers and federal agents to some cities, and promised to do the same in others, prompting lawsuits and stirring outrage among local leaders.

  117. BART Trains Shut Down for the Morning Commute in the Bay Area U.S., September 5

    Bay Area Rapid Transit suffered a systemwide outage for the second time in four months because of a computer problem.

  118. The Luckiest Gas Station in America U.S., September 5

    A Syrian immigrant in Southern California beat the odds — twice — and now some Powerball players see an ineffable magic at work in his store.

  119. The Climate Forward Conference Is Coming Soon Climate, September 4

    On Sept. 24, the Times will host leaders, policymakers and executives in frank discussions about a consequential year in the fight against climate change.

  120. Justice Dept. Accuses California Utility of Negligence in Deadly Eaton Fire U.S., September 4

    Federal prosecutors say the January blaze that swept through Altadena, as well as another fire in 2022, were sparked by faulty equipment.

  121. Trump’s L.A. Military Deployment Cost $120 Million So Far, Newsom Says U.S., September 4

    The figure reflects the cost of the deployment since June 7, when President Trump ordered National Guard soldiers and Marines to Los Angeles to quell immigration protests.

  122. 10 California Wine Producers Worth Getting to Know Now Food, September 4

    These winemakers navigate a difficult world, often working day jobs and piecing together businesses on the margins. Somehow, they make great wine.

  123. Why Are More Millionaires Renting? Real Estate, September 4

    The number of millionaire renters in the United States more than tripled between 2019 and 2023.

  124. 3 Psychiatric Tools That Could Boost the Brain’s Natural Healing Science, September 4

    They work for depression and P.T.S.D. Could they also help the brain repair itself after a neurologic catastrophe?

  125. Wildfire Burns Through Historic California Gold Rush Town Video, September 3

    A large wildfire in Northern California destroyed some buildings in Chinese Camp, a historic town for early Chinese American life during the Gold Rush.

  126. Newsom and Republicans Scramble to Raise Cash in Redistricting Fight U.S., September 3

    Total spending could top $200 million in a November contest that could help determine control of the House next year.

  127. Snubbing Kennedy, States Announce Plans to Coordinate on Vaccines U.S., September 3

    Governors in California, Oregon and Washington said their states would work together on vaccine guidance in a time of turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  128. A Protest in China Doubles as Performance Art Briefing, September 3

    We explore an act of defiance in China. But first, a look at President Trump’s health.

  129. Wildfire Destroys Buildings in Gold Rush Town of Chinese Camp U.S., September 3

    Fires, likely sparked by lightning strikes that hit California early Tuesday, razed over 9,000 acres in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, officials said.

  130. Tiny Love Stories: ‘He Insisted on Keeping Things Casual ’ Style, August 27

    Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

  131. A Day at Two San Francisco Malls, One That Died and One That Thrived U.S., August 2

    The downtown mall was long considered a thriving retail anchor, while the suburban-style one was an afterthought. They had a surprising role reversal.

  132. Life Expectancy in California Has Not Rebounded After Covid Health, July 9

    The state’s life expectancy was lower in 2024 than in 2019, according to an analysis, but primarily as a result of causes of death other than Covid.

  133. In an Era of Upheavals, Los Angeles Restaurants Are Banding Together Food, June 17

    Through Covid, protests, strikes and fires, the Independent Hospitality Coalition is helping local business navigate a volatile civic landscape.

  134. ‘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.

  135. 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.

  136. 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.

  137. 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.

  138. ‘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.

  139. ‘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.

  140. 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.

  141. 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.

  142. 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.

  143. 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.

  144. 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.

  145. 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.”

  146. 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.

  147. 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.

  148. 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.

  149. 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.

  150. Downtown Los Angeles Places Another Big Bet on the Arts Culture, April 9

    The pandemic was tough on city centers and cultural institutions. What does that mean for Los Angeles, whose downtown depends on the arts?