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Who Stole 24,240 Bottles of Guy Fieri’s Tequila? Express, Yesterday

Two trucks of tequila from the company that Mr. Fieri founded with Sammy Hagar were stolen after being diverted from their planned route, the authorities said.

Intense West Coast Wind and Snow Knock Out Power and Close Roads National, Yesterday

The first “atmospheric river” storm of the season battered Northern California and the Pacific Northwest, disrupting travel and leaving at least two people dead from falling trees.

Tiene 17 años y acaba de pasar el examen del Colegio de Abogados de California En español, Yesterday

Se cree que Sophia Park es la persona más joven en aprobar el examen del Colegio de Abogados de California, superando al anterior poseedor del récord: su hermano mayor, Peter.

Is the Northeast Entering Its Wildfire Era? Metro, Yesterday

The New York region is unlikely to ever have as many brush fires as out West. But residents need to be ready for more droughts.

West Coast Braces for Heavy Rain and Snow Express, Yesterday

A storm system that had left at least one person dead and nearly 600,000 people without power in Washington State was bringing heavy rain and snow to Oregon and California.

El gobernador de California aplaza su decisión sobre los hermanos Menendez En español, Yesterday

Gavin Newson dijo que esperará a que el nuevo fiscal de distrito del condado de Los Ángeles haga su propia revisión sobre el caso antes de considerar la petición de una nueva sentencia.

Los Angeles City Council Passes ‘Sanctuary’ Ordinance in Response to Trump National, Yesterday

The swift action, two weeks after Donald J. Trump’s presidential win, signaled a sense of urgency from city leaders.

Atmospheric River and Hurricane-Strength Storm Drenches the West Weather, November 19

A “bomb cyclone” over the Pacific Ocean is expected to bring days of damaging winds, rainfall and blizzards to Northern California, Oregon and Washington.

House Race in California Is Separated by 314 Votes National, November 19

The closest House race in the nation is in Southern California, where Representative Michelle Steel is trailing her challenger, Derek Tran, by a tiny margin after nearly 310,000 votes have been counted.

At 17, She Just Passed the State Bar of California Express, November 19

Sophia Park is believed to be the youngest person to pass the California State Bar Exam, besting the previous record-holder: her older brother, Peter.

22 Patrons Stuck for 2 Hours on a Pinwheel Ride in California Express, November 19

Two of the riders at Knott’s Berry Farm in Orange County were taken to the hospital after the malfunction on Monday.

Newsom Will Delay His Decision on Clemency for the Menendez Brothers National, November 19

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California said he would hold off deciding whether to grant clemency to Lyle and Erik Menendez until after the incoming Los Angeles County district attorney reviewed the case.

Sandra M. Gilbert, Co-Author of ‘The Madwoman in the Attic,’ Dies at 87 Obits, November 18

A poet, scholar and literary critic, she turned a feminist lens on 19th-century writers like Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë, creating a feminist classic.

How Did Fans Dress for Tyler, the Creator’s L.A. Carnival? Styles, November 18

Crowds filled Dodger Stadium for Camp Flog Gnaw, showing off their street style best.

$2.4 Million Homes in California Real Estate, November 18

A hillside compound in Topanga Canyon, a remodeled four-bedroom house in Pacifica, and a three-bedroom bungalow in Sausalito.

1 Dead and Dozens Ill in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots Express, November 17

The outbreak has been tied to multiple brands of recalled organic carrots sold by Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Target, Kroger, Food Lion and Publix, among others, officials said.

First U.S. Case of Spreading New Mpox Type Reported in California Science, November 16

The unidentified patient had recently returned from Africa, where the virus has caused a deadly epidemic, health officials said.

Sim Van der Ryn, Early Practitioner of Green Architecture, Dies at 89 Obits, November 16

Credited with designing the first eco-friendly office building, he never forgot the lessons he learned observing communes in the 1960s.

Liberal Berkeley’s Toughened Stance on Homeless Camps Is a Bellwether National, November 16

The progressive stronghold in California plans to target large encampments, relying on a Supreme Court decision handed down by a conservative majority.

Why 2 Big-League Teams Will Squeeze Into Small Homes in 2025 Express, November 15

The A’s and Tampa Bay Rays will play in minor league ballparks next season, one because of hurricane damage and the other because of an interstate move.

Human in Bear Suit Was Used to Defraud Insurance Companies, Officials Say Express, November 14

Footage of a bear rifling through luxury cars was submitted to insurance companies, which paid out $140,000. But something seemed off.

Insurance Fraud Case Claims Person in Bear Suit Damaged Cars Video, November 14

Four Los Angeles County residents were arrested after submitting video to insurance companies that appeared to show a bear damaging luxury cars in Lake Arrowhead, Calif., the authorities said. The bear was actually a person in a bear suit, they sa...

Gavin Newsom Once Again Becomes a Meme Styles, November 14

Old photos of the California governor (and navy-suit enthusiast) are being widely shared as bruised Democrats seek a savior.

Teen Who Made Nearly 400 Swatting Calls to Schools and Officials Pleads Guilty Express, November 13

Alan W. Filion, 18, of California, called in false reports of bombings and mass shootings across the country, the authorities said.

Palm Springs Reaches Nearly $6 Million Reparations Deal With Former Section 14 Residents National, November 13

The City Council is expected to vote on the settlement for residents of a neighborhood that burned more than 50 years ago. It could also consider another $21 million for community programs.

Oakland Airport Can’t Use San Francisco in Its Name, Judge Rules Express, November 13

The airport’s name, San Francisco Bay Oakland International, suggested that the “lower rated airport” was associated with San Francisco, a federal judge said in a temporary order.

How California’s New Fuel Standards Could Affect Drivers National, November 13

Regulators say the changes are essential to reducing carbon emissions. But political leaders in both parties are worried that gas prices could further increase.

Nearly Half of California Voters Would Back Harris for Governor, Poll Shows Washington, November 13

A late-October survey in Vice President Kamala Harris’s home state showed strong Democratic backing if she ran in the 2026 race for governor. She has not said what she plans to do next.

Wins in the West Bring Republicans Closer to a House Majority Washington, November 13

With a dozen races still to be called, the G.O.P. was two seats away from the 218 that would allow the party to claim a coveted governing trifecta: control of the House, Senate and White House.

Whitesides Defeats Garcia in California, Handing House Democrats a Win Washington, November 13

George Whitesides, the former NASA chief of staff, defeated Representative Mike Garcia, a Republican, flipping a hotly contested seat in the northern suburbs of Los Angeles.

Man Found Living in Crawl Space of Los Angeles Home Express, November 12

A 92-year-old woman had heard strange noises late at night for weeks before the police arrested a naked man who they said had been living under her house.

‘Devious’ New Deep Sea Creature Hid Its Identity From Scientists Science, November 12

It took nearly 25 years for biologists to discover that a swimming and glowing organism in the ocean’s midnight zone was actually a sea slug.

California Counts Methodically as House Control Hangs in the Balance National, November 11

Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.

$865,000 Homes in California Real Estate, November 11

A Queen Anne Revival-style house in Oakland, a manufactured home from 1962 in Newport Beach, and a one-bedroom condo in the Hollywood Hills.

7 Shows That Make This Art Festival Worth the Trip to California Culture, November 11

The sprawling PST festival of more than 70 exhibitions doesn’t quite live up to its theme of art and science colliding. But there is a handful of impressive entries.

Firefighters Gain More Control of Southern California Blaze That Spread Rapidly National, November 10

After the Mountain fire ballooned to more than 20,000 acres in less than 24 hours, improving weather conditions helped crews contain more of the blaze on Saturday.

Low-Profile Donor Makes Big Impact on Los Angeles Arts Groups Culture, November 9

With recent major gifts to several cultural institutions, Jarl Mohn is emerging as an important West Coast philanthropist.

San Francisco Mayor-Elect Plans to Declare Fentanyl Emergency on Day 1 National, November 9

Daniel Lurie held his first news conference since Mayor London Breed conceded the mayoral race this week.

Residents Return to Find Homes Reduced to Rubble After California Fire National, November 9

The Mountain fire has torn through more than 20,000 acres and destroyed more than 130 structures in Ventura County. “It’s just devastating,” one resident said.

Voters in Red and Blue States Repudiate Lenient Drug Policies Science, November 8

Californians voted for tougher penalties for dealers. Florida, North Dakota and South Dakota rejected proposals to legalize marijuana. Massachusetts denied a measure allowing possession of psychedelics.

University of Southern California President Will Retire in July National, November 8

Carol Folt took over in 2019, often steadying the university but drawing criticism for her handling of campus protests last spring.

San Francisco Mayor-Elect Wants to Declare a ‘Fentanyl State of Emergency’ Video, November 8

Daniel Lurie, San Francisco’s mayor-elect and heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, expressed his commitment to fighting crime and drugs in the city.

¿Qué le espera a Kamala Harris? Estas son 6 opciones En español, November 8

Sus amigos, asistentes y aliados políticos dicen que es muy pronto para que ella siquiera contemple su próximo paso profesional. Pero las especulaciones ya comenzaron.

Líderes en estados demócratas se alistan para luchar contra las políticas de Trump En español, November 8

Gobernadores como Gavin Newsom, de California, y J.B. Pritzker, de Illinois, piden a los legisladores estatales que se preparen para las batallas legales.

A Pioneer of California Cuisine Turns 35 Dining, November 8

Michael McCarty and Kim McCarty will celebrate the New York outpost of Michael’s, their Santa Monica restaurant, with a few hundred regulars.

California Shifts Rightward on Crime in an Election Fueled by Frustration National, November 8

Voters in the Democratic-run state overwhelmingly approved a measure to impose harsher sentences for crimes and were on their way to ousting two progressive district attorneys.

Mountain Fire Wreaks Havoc on California Video, November 8

Firefighting teams on the ground and in the air battled the wildfire that was fueled by high-speed winds and swept over Ventura County.

San Francisco Mayor Concedes Race to Levi Strauss Heir National, November 8

Mayor London Breed acknowledged on Thursday that Daniel Lurie, a first-time candidate, would succeed her in office.

What’s Next for Kamala Harris? Here Are Six Options. Politics, November 7

Her friends, aides and political allies say it’s too soon for her to even contemplate her next career move. But the speculation has already begun.

Voters Sent Mixed Message on Crime and Law Enforcement National, November 7

Targeting crime was a central part of the Trump campaign’s message, but some left-leaning prosecutors and measures survived a Republican wave on Election Day.

Slower Winds Expected to Aid Fight Against ‘Nightmare’ California Fire National, November 7

The fast-moving Mountain fire forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed neighborhoods in the hilly communities of Ventura County. “We figured we were trapped,” one resident said.

Two Brush Fires in Southern California Lead to Evacuations Video, November 7

Firefighters battled strong winds and dangerous weather conditions in an attempt to control two wildfires in the region.

Leaders in Democratic States Begin Planning to Fight Trump Policies National, November 7

Governors such as Gavin Newsom of California and JB Pritzker of Illinois are calling on state lawmakers to gird for battle, particularly in the courts.

36 Hours in San Francisco Interactive, November 7

As beautiful as ever, this glittering bayside city is expanding its public spaces and arts institutions.

Art Deco’s Bad Girl, Still Ahead of Her Time Weekend, November 7

Tamara de Lempicka’s first major U.S. survey invokes her as a trailblazing techno-feminist who borrowed freely from art history. But it also buries her erratic second act.

California Wildfires Prompt Evacuations and Shelter-in-Place Warnings Video, November 6

Firefighters battled strong winds and dangerous weather conditions in Southern California on Wednesday in an attempt to control two wildfires in the region.

Path to 218: Tracking the Remaining House Races Interactive, November 6

Follow the results in the undecided congressional districts in the race for House control.

Rapidly Moving Brush Fire in California Burns Homes and Prompts Evacuations National, November 6

Firefighters were working to contain fires in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties amid dangerous weather conditions.

A California Ballot Measure to Ban Forced Prison Labor Is Failing Politics, November 6

Voters appear to be rejecting Proposition 6 in California, a measure to end involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.

The Silly Rule That’s Helping Keep Housing Costs High Op Ed, November 6

An unnecessary regulation requiring operable windows in residential buildings is preventing a solution to both homelessness and empty downtowns from being implemented.

Schiff Wins Senate Race to Fill the Feinstein Seat in California National, November 6

Representative Adam Schiff, a Democrat, defeated Steve Garvey, a Republican and former professional baseball star.

Contractor Who Defrauded Navy of Millions and Fled Gets 15 Years in Prison Express, November 6

Leonard Glenn Francis, known as Fat Leonard, bribed Navy officials with cash and luxury goods in exchange for over $30 million in contracts for his business, officials said.

Live Presidential Forecast Interactive, November 6

Follow real-time estimates from The New York Times of the outcome in the race between Kamala Harris and Donald J. Trump.

California Might Have to Wait Weeks for House Battleground Results National, November 5

Some battleground contests may not be called for weeks because of the state’s voter-friendly laws and reliance on mail-in ballots.

Los Angeles Faces a ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ for Wildfire Weather Weather, November 5

Forecasters in California are using some of their strongest language to warn that windy conditions may help fires spread this week.

Presidential Election Results: Trump Wins Interactive, November 5

Get live presidential results and maps from every state and county in the 2024 election.

California Election Results Interactive, November 5

Get live results and maps from the 2024 California elections.

U.S. Senate Election Results Interactive, November 5

Get live Senate results and maps from the battleground states in the 2024 election.

U.S. House Election Results Interactive, November 5

Get live House results and maps from the most competitive congressional districts in the 2024 election.

Marijuana and Drug Policy on the Ballot Interactive, November 5

See results for ballot measures on marijuana in the 2024 general election