A large fire erupted in a jet fuel production unit at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery near Los Angeles on Thursday, disrupting supply in California's isolated energy market. Chevron's second-biggest refinery in the United States, the El Segundo facility supplies a fifth of all motor vehicle fuels and 40% of the...
Trump Gives Hamas Until 6 p.m./2200 GMT Sunday to Reach Gaza Deal
President Donald Trump gave Hamas until Sunday evening to reach an agreement on his plan for Gaza's future, calling it a last chance for the Palestinian militant group. "An agreement must be reached with Hamas by Sunday Evening at SIX (6) P.M., Washington, D.C. time," Trump wrote on Friday on...
Tulare County Wants Your Input on How Best to Preserve Ag Lands
Tulare County will hold two sets of meetings – one set for landowners and one for community members – to share their input about the future of agricultural land in the region as groundwater restrictions tighten under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Landowner meetings will be held at noon Tuesday,...
Trump in Talks to Appear on ’60 Minutes’, Semafor Reports
The White House is in talks with CBS News program "60 Minutes" about conducting an upcoming interview with U.S. President Donald Trump, Semafor reported on Thursday citing four people with knowledge of the discussions. Paramount Skydance had earlier settled a lawsuit filed by Trump over CBS's editing of a "60...
Newsom Threatens to Cut USC Funding if It Complies With Trump Demands
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday threatened to cut billions in state funding from the University of Southern California if it complies with a Trump administration request to impose the president’s political priorities on campus. USC was one of...
Semi Truck Fire Closes Lane on Grapevine, CHP Reports
A semi truck fire has closed the far right lane of southbound Interstate 5 north of Highway 138, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday. The closure is expected to last for an unknown duration, and officials are urging drivers to use caution while traveling through the area. Motorists are advised...
Is CalFresh Affected by Government Shutdown? What to Know for October Benefits
The federal government shutdown continues, forcing scores of federal workers to face furloughs and leaving Americans in limbo while congressional Democrats and Republicans point fingers at who to blame. While Californians should continue to get their Social Security benefits and can get their mail as normal, other impacts remain to...
How to Watch Thursday Night Football as 49ers Face Rams
A San Francisco team riddled with injuries hits the road to play the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC West battle of 3-1 teams. Both are off to a quick start this season, though the 49ers are in a bit of a health quandary, as they have ruled out quarterback...
Wall Street Closes With Records as Tech Support Offsets Labor, Shutdown Uncertainties
Wall Street's three major indexes marked record closing highs with modest gains on Thursday, largely thanks to support from the technology sector, while investors cautiously monitored private labor market data on the second day of a U.S. government shutdown. The benchmark index rose very slightly, with its valuation already at...
Rams vs. 49ers Inactives: Who’s in, Who’s out for Thursday Night Football
Injuries are a major storyline in tonight's Los Angeles Rams-San Francisco 49ers game because both teams are missing key starters. The 49ers already ruled out Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings, while the Rams came into Thursday with Tyler Higbee and Rob Havenstein doubtful to play. The Rams will...