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California home insurers plan return to fire zones under new deal September 21, 2023

Insurers agreed to return to the high-risk fire zones in the hills and canyons of California in exchange for concessions that will make it easier for them to get rate increases approved.

Sam Dean

California law removing guns from people under restraining orders survives court challenge September 21, 2023

A California law that bars people under restraining orders from possessing firearms survived a federal court challenge Thursday.

Kevin Rector

A marshy, minuscule S.F. Bay island is for sale for $75 million, with one peculiar buyer in mind September 21, 2023

The owner of marshy Point Buckler Island bought his property for $150,000. It's for sale for millions more, and he apparently hopes city-building tech billionaires will bite.

Summer Lin

Some Bay Area healthcare workers will have to mask again as threat of COVID, flu looms September 21, 2023

Healthcare workers in Contra Costa, Alameda, Sonoma and San Mateo counties will soon have to mask up in hospitals and other indoor patient care settings.

Summer Lin

LaVar Ball knows exactly what young athletes need: A set of $1,850 exercise bars September 21, 2023

LaVar Ball, dad to pro basketball players Lonzo, LaMelo and LiAngelo, is selling a set of $1,850 Big Baller Brand exercise bars, which he says are essential 'if you want to invest in your kid.'

Chuck Schilken

Customer shoots at 2 trying to rob Riverside massage business September 21, 2023

The E-Joy Foot and Body Massage customer was carrying a weapon and opened fire on the two would-be robbers, striking one, police said.

Noah Goldberg

Will Biden's new American Climate Corps match the success of the California Conservation Corps? September 21, 2023

The president's just-launched work and training program will accelerate America's climate resilience and its transition to sustainable energy — and make the rest of country more like California.

David Helvarg

Do you call it Cal or Berkeley? UC school may rebrand to Cal Berkeley for sports September 21, 2023

A UC Berkeley task force has recommended the school shift its sports identity to 'Cal Berkeley' rather than the current 'Cal' or 'California.'

Chuck Schilken

Dodgers' foul ball nearly kills a goose. Is sighting an omen of another playoff disaster? September 21, 2023

David Peralta's foul ball barely missed a goose at Dodger Stadium, where in 2022 a goose sighting in the NLDS burst the Dodgers' bubble. Did someone say bubble?

Steve Henson

California is suing clinics over 'abortion pill reversal' claims September 21, 2023

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said the lawsuit alleging false advertisement seeks to end misinformation touted by crisis pregnancy centers.

Mackenzie Mays

Blueface case rejected after D.A. says rapper 'refused to answer any questions' about his stabbing September 21, 2023

A criminal case related to the alleged stabbing of rapper Blueface has been rejected by the Los Angeles County district attorney's office.

Christi Carras

Outdated headline sparks vicious online hate campaign directed at Las Vegas newspaper September 21, 2023

The Las Vegas Review-Journal's coverage of a retired Bell police chief's death is under attack after a misleading social media post inaccurately suggested a cover-up.

David Bauder

What's the current status of DACA? Here's what you need to know September 21, 2023

Despite more than a decade of political and legal attacks, nearly 600,000 people are still receiving the benefits of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, renewing their DACA designations in two-year increments.

Karen Garcia

Didn't get your California 'inflation relief' payment? The check's in the mail September 21, 2023

Several thousand Middle Class Tax Refund payments, first disbursed last fall, will be sent to the final recipients by the end of this month, officials say.

Jeremy Childs

Second hostess files lawsuit against Nobu Malibu September 21, 2023

Less than a week after a hostess sued Nobu Malibu, alleging sexual assault, the restaurant is hit with a similar lawsuit from a second hostess.

Cindy Carcamo

Noname Book Club's Radical Hood Library offers a safe stage for up and coming artists in South L.A. September 21, 2023

Since it opened in 2021, the space has become home to new programming, including film screenings and "Kid's Black Power Reading Hour." Almost a year ago, they introduced open-mic night to "create more spaces of Black joy."

Akiya Dillon

$218,000 in stolen retail goods found in an L.A. backyard; 10 arrested, police say September 21, 2023

Organized retail theft investigators arrested 10 people last week after uncovering a scheme involving over $218,000 worth of stolen goods.

Jeremy Childs

The late-summer itch: Ankle-biting mosquitoes are in extra full force in L.A. Why? September 21, 2023

You're not imagining it. Fortunately, there are some DIY ways to keep the critters out of your house and off your skin.

Lila Seidman

Trump team changes obscure GOP rules in hopes of clinching presidential nomination early September 21, 2023

Critics argue that former President Trump's success in changing state party rules, including in California, to benefit his candidacy harms voters.

Seema Mehta

This L.A. Italian restaurant chain was an incubator for star chefs. Now, one location remains September 21, 2023

Louise's Trattoria, the once ubiquitous L.A. chain that employed food luminaries such as TV personality Guy Fieri and chef Gino Angelini, has dwindled to one restaurant.

Daniel Miller

The book A Man Evolving does something rare. It gives you thought-inspiring, soul-searching questions without forcing answers on you. In fact, the author Bernardo Moya…

Sudan leader warns war could spill over into neighbours September 22, 2023

General Burhan has asked for the Rapid Support Forces to be designated as a terror group.

Shutdown looms as warring House Republicans leave town September 22, 2023

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republican rebels "just want to burn the whole place down".

Zelensky's critical visit to Washington DC...in 100 seconds September 22, 2023

The Ukrainian president visited the Capitol, the Pentagon and the White House looking for support.

JPEX: Hong Kong investigates influencer-backed crypto exchange September 22, 2023

About 2,000 investors lost money on the JPEX platform which was advertised on Hong Kong's metro.

Do China's recent military purges spell trouble for Xi Jinping? September 22, 2023

Military officials are disappearing - is this a sign of instability or Xi Jinping's strength?

Brazil's Supreme Court rules in favour of indigenous rights September 21, 2023

Brazil's Supreme Court rejects efforts to restrict indigenous peoples' rights to reservations on ancestral lands.

New York school bus crash: 'Faulty tyre' leaves two dead and five critically injured September 21, 2023

The bus was taking a marching band to camp when it rolled off the road, killing two adults.

Tourists caught in India-Canada visa row September 21, 2023

Many Indian nationals will be able to go home but the visa suspension will be disruptive for tourists.

France beat Namibia 96-0 in Rugby World Cup match September 21, 2023

France secure their record win with a 96-0 World Cup victory over Namibia, but lose captain Antoine Dupont to injury.

New York Police find drugs in trapdoor at fentanyl nursery September 21, 2023

A "large quantity" of narcotics are found at the New York daycare where a boy aged one died.

Brand exposed himself then laughed about it on air, says woman September 21, 2023

The incident, which happened in Los Angeles in 2008, is the first time Brand has been heard publicly admitting sexual misconduct.

A shadow of 'Ukraine fatigue' hangs over Polish politics September 21, 2023

With an election looming, politicians are grappling with how to support Ukraine and prioritise national interests.

Brazil's top court boosts indigenous rights in landmark ruling September 21, 2023

The Supreme Court sets a precedent for land claims by restoring territory to the Xokleng people.

South Africa: 'Cannabis muffins' given to 90 schoolchildren September 21, 2023

Teachers call an ambulance after noticing "strange behaviour" by the children in class.

Iran stops families marking anniversaries of protesters' deaths September 21, 2023

Relatives say they are being forced to cancel anniversary memorials for those killed last year.

Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas for children's return to England September 21, 2023

The British actress says her former partner is refusing to send their two daughters back to the UK.

Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp chairman in favour of son Lachlan September 21, 2023

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman, ending a 70-year career.

Poland no longer supplying weapons to Ukraine amid grain row September 21, 2023

Mateusz Morawiecki's remarks come as tensions escalate over Ukraine's grain exports.

Trump hands out pizza at Iowa pub September 21, 2023

The former US president and 2024 candidate signed a woman's shirt and gave out free pizza.

Rupert Murdoch's media empire through the years September 21, 2023

He built one of the world's most powerful media empires - here are some of his biggest acquisitions.

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