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California wildfires left behind 9 billion pounds of toxic ash and debris | 60 Minutes
After the wildfires ravaged homes in Los Angeles, California, cleanup crews faced a new challenge: electric car batteries that can explode when damaged.CBS News - 2d -
State Farm pleads for emergency rate hikes on California homeowners
State Farm argues it needs additional funds to boost capital and avert an increasingly dire financial situation following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.CNBC - 2h -
Scottish wildfire forces evacuations as blaze spreads north from Galloway
Scottish government holds emergency meeting to coordinate response after blaze reaches Loch Doon . Emergency services were on Sunday continuing to battle a wildfire that started in Galloway in the ...The Guardian - 3d -
California man pleads guilty in Kavanaugh assassination attempt
GREENBELT, Md. — A California man pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh outside his home in 2022. Nicholas Roske, 29, wearing a yellow jumpsuit ...The Hill - 2d -
'It looked possessed' - sick sea lions attacking beachgoers in California
A toxic algae bloom in southern California has sickened dozens of animals, causing them to have seizures and act erratically.BBC News - 1d -
Evacuations as wildfire in Scotland spreads north through forest
The fire service has deployed helicopters as part of efforts to extinguish the flames, while police have urged people to avoid the area.BBC News - 3d -
Scottish and NI blazes highlight surge in UK wildfires
Fire chiefs warn of climate change driving extreme weather in the wake of weekend infernosFinancial Times - 3d -
Republican Plan to Kill California’s E.V. Policies Hits Senate Snag
The Trump administration asked Republicans in Congress to stop California’s ban on new gas-powered cars. The Senate parliamentarian said it wasn’t allowed.The New York Times - 5d -
Visas revoked for more than 3 dozen California university students and alumni
Stanford University is the latest California school to report that the visas of several students and alumni have been revoked as part of a sweeping crackdown by the Trump administration.NBC News - 4d -
California youth soccer coach charged in death of 13-year-old boy
Youth soccer coach Mario Edgardo Garcia-Aquino in California has been charged with murder in the death of a 13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez.NBC News - 2d -
Criminal task force to investigate potential misuse of homeless funds in California
U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli has launched a task force to investigate potential fraud, waste, abuse and corruption involving funds meant to address homelessness in Southern California.The Hill - 1d -
Clemson baseball picks up 30th win of the season and ACC series sweep of California
Tristan Bissetta and Luke Gaffney came up big for Erik Bakich's Clemson Tigers in Sunday's sweep of California in ACC baseball play.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
California girl, 9, keeps her cool and calls 911 during attempted home invasion
A remarkably calm 9-year-old girl kept her cool during a home invasion robbery in Southern California, calling 911 and bringing police to the scene in time to catch the suspect, authorities said ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump swipes at California's Dems while celebrating Dodgers
President Trump on Monday welcomed the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House. Trump celebrated the Dodgers' victory over the New York Yankees last October, praising the ...The Hill - 3d -
SpaceX Astronauts Splash Down Off California Coast for the First Time
After years of NASA and private crews returning to Earth near Florida, the company shifted its landing zone to the West Coast for the private Fram2 mission.The New York Times - 5d -
Coalition urges California attorney general to halt OpenAI's for-profit transition
A petition signed by nonprofits, foundations and labor groups was sent to the state attorney general on Wednesday, urging him to halt OpenAI's plans to restructure the nonprofit's commercial arm ...Los Angeles Times - 1d -
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South Carolina wildfires turn sky orange; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders the Pentagon to end offensive cyber operations against Russia.CBS News - 3d -
California town reports third fatality related to rare virus linked to death of Gene Hackman's wife
Investigators recently blamed the rare virus for the death of Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman.The Hill - 4d -
The 2028 Summer Games in ... Oklahoma? Here are the Olympic events being held outside California
Oklahoma City officials are being asked to provide a $34.5 million guarantee to host canoe slalom and softball events for Los Angeles' 2028 Summer Games.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Former California resident pleads guilty to selling over $250,000 in fake sports, movie memorabilia
The man forged autographs from players on several Los Angeles franchisesCBS Sports - 2d -
Wellesley girls lacrosse headed to San Diego for April vacation test vs. California's best
The Raiders leave on Patriots Day on a flight to San Diego. Other than games Tuesday and Thursday, a ropes course, go-karting and a beach day are planned.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Offensive tackle from California commits to USC as 2026 class grows even more
The Trojans add yet another addition to their loaded 2026 recruiting class.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
A proposed tax credit could help homeowners hit by climate-fueled natural disasters
Two U.S. senators introduced a bill Tuesday that aims to minimize damage to homes and communities from floods, wildfires and other natural disasters through a federal tax credit.NBC News - 2d -
A proposed tax credit could help homeowners hit by climate-fueled natural disasters
Two U.S. senators introduced a bill Tuesday that aims to minimize damage to homes and communities from floods, wildfires and other natural disasters through a federal tax credit.NBC News - 2d -
They once thought playing Coachella was 'unattainable' and 'legendary.' Now these SoCal musicians prepare to take its stage
Coachella is right around the corner. This is how these musicians, who were born and raised in the Southern California region, are getting ready.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
How to watch the 2025 IMSA Long Beach on USA, Peacock: Streaming info, start times and daily schedules
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Series will hold its first sprint race of the season on the streets in Southern California.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Hearing on landmark $2.8 billion NCAA settlement could lock in seismic changes for college sports
Hours before college basketball crowns its next champion, the future of college sports will be hanging in the balance in a California courtroom.NBC News - 3d -
Rams announce plans to build permanent HQ, training facility
The Rams began practicing in Woodland Hills, California last year and they announced plans for further development in the area on Monday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2 U.S. Border Officers Charged With Taking Bribes to Allow Undocumented Migrants
Prosecutors said the men allowed dozens of cars with undocumented immigrants to pass through their inspection lanes in Southern California in exchange for cash.The New York Times - 3d -
Man admits to selling $250K in fake memorabilia
A former California resident pleaded guilty to selling hundreds of thousands of dollars in fake memorabilia.ESPN - 2d -
The week's bestselling books, April 13
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, April 13, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
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President Trump slaps minimum 10% tariffs on all U.S. trading partners; Cat reunited with homeowner months after Palisades Fire in Southern California.CBS News - 3d -
80-year-old allegedly shoots, kills fellow turkey hunter
An 80-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing another man in a turkey hunting incident in Northern California, authorities said.ABC News - 3d -
Nearly 150 Students Have Had Visas Revoked and Could Face Deportation
Dozens of schools, including the University of California and Harvard, said the Trump administration ended the visas of their students in recent days. For many, the reasons are unclear.The New York Times - 2d -
How to Stay Safe if You’re Traveling and an Earthquake Strikes
Many popular vacation destinations, like California, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Thailand and the Caribbean are in active quake zones. Here are tips for staying safe.The New York Times - 2d -
Supreme Court Pauses Ruling Requiring Trump to Rehire Thousands of Federal Workers
A federal judge in California had ordered the Trump administration to rehire government employees fired as part of its efforts to slash the federal work force.The New York Times - 2d -
Man Pleads Guilty to Trying to Assassinate Justice Kavanaugh
Nicholas J. Roske, 29, of California, faces a maximum sentence of life in prison. He was arrested near the justice’s home in 2022, with a pistol, a knife and other weapons.The New York Times - 1d -
USWNT stunned by Brazil's late goal in 2-1 loss
Brazil edged out the U.S. women's national team with a 2-1 victory on Tuesday in a hard-fought friendly in San Jose, California.ESPN - 1d -
Why the Trump administration is revoking so many student visas
Students from California to Ohio to North Carolina are losing their visas with no explanation, being taken off the street by plainclothes officers and finding themselves subject to accusations ...NBC News - 6h -
What’s at stake with the House v. NCAA settlement? Goodbye amateurism, hello revenue sharing
By Lauren Merola, Ralph D. Russo and Justin Williams College athletes are about to get paid — directly, by their universities. That’s a California judge approves a landmark, multi-billion-dollar ...Yahoo Sports - 3d
