Months after the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in January, an independent review of Los Angeles County’s emergency response, specifically on public alerts to evacuation protocols, revealed “a series of weaknesses” amid the devastating and deadly fires. The 133-page report commissioned by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and conducted by the McChrystal Group...
CA Lawmakers Wanted to Get Tough on Data Centers. Here’s Why They Didn’t
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers started the year signaling they were ready to get tough on data centers, aiming to protect the environment and electricity ratepayers. Nine months later, they have little to show for it. Of four data center bills...
Fresno Police Seek Suspect in Early Morning Strong-Arm Robbery
Fresno police are asking for the public’s help locating a woman accused of a strong-armed robbery. Authorities said the incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. on August 2 near Vagedes and Clinton avenues. The suspect allegedly assaulted the victim and took her purse, which contained house keys and credit cards....
Woman Dead After Being Struck by a Train Near Oxnard Transit Center
A train fatally struck a pedestrian near the Oxnard train station on Thursday. The Oxnard Police Department and Oxnard Fire Department responded to the Oxnard Transit Center shortly before 9:15 a.m. after receiving a call that a train had struck a person on the tracks, said police Sgt. Martin Cook....
Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX to Be Main Investors in TikTok US With 45% Ownership, CNBC Reports
Oracle, private equity firm Silver Lake and MGX are set to be the main investors in TikTok U.S. with a combined 45% ownership, CNBC reported on Thursday. — (Reporting by Deborah Sophia in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)
Starbucks Closing Stores, Including Iconic Seattle Roastery, as CEO Deepens Restructuring
Starbucks said on Thursday it would close underperforming stores in North America, including its iconic Seattle roastery, as CEO Brian Niccol presses ahead with his restructuring effort, which is expected to cost $1 billion in a bid to revive the company's flagging sales. The coffee chain's overall U.S. and Canada...
Curious Jeb Will Add Adventure and Cuddles to Any Home
Meet Jeb, a sweet 1-year-old who loves to cuddle on his own terms. This curious explorer is always ready to investigate new places, making every day an adventure. Jeb's not just a pretty face — he’s also quite the chatterbox, eager to announce his presence and be the first in...
Trump Claims Again That He Has Ended Seven Wars. Here’s a Closer Look.
President Donald Trump repeated his claim that he had ended seven “unendable wars” during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, saying, “It’s too bad I had to do these things instead of the United Nations doing them.” Trump, who has a history of boasting about his...
Farming, Computers Lead Gallup’s Industry Ratings. Federal Government Ranks Worst
The farming and computer industries are viewed most favorably among 25 major U.S. business sectors, according to Gallup’s latest Work and Education poll. Sixty percent of Americans rated farming positively, followed closely by computers at 59%. The restaurant industry was the only other sector to earn majority-positive views, at 52%....
Longtime Frenemies Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom at Career Crossroads
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Three decades ago, thanks to the patronage of legendary San Francisco politician Willie Brown, two young, ambitious politicians launched careers that have taken them into the upper strata of American politics. As state Assembly speaker, Brown appointed Kamala...