San Francisco Democrats break ranks and vote against state billionaire tax

California’s billionaire tax is splintering state Democrats, with the latest sign of division coming from deep-blue San Francisco, where the local Democratic Party voted Wednesday not to endorse the ballot measure. San Francisco’s Democratic leaders delivered a stunning rebuke of Proposition 40, a ballot measure that would impose a one-time…

Lakers’ top options after LA’s failed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga

The Lakers’ failed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, who is signing a two-year deal with the Timberwolves, has left them with a hole in the frontcourt.  And with their payroll $8.1 million from the NBA’s $209 million first-apron threshold, they’re hard-capped for the 2026-27 season. With their roster already having 16…

Mayor Karen Bass makes stunning move on illegal street vendors

Illegal street vendors are getting a free pass in Los Angeles — a slap in the face to brick-and-mortar businesses — after Mayor Karen Bass ordered cops to stop issuing criminal citations to vendors who flout the rules. Bass’ office told the California Post Thursday that the mayor “stands firmly…

California brewery abruptly closes down after 12-year run

A beloved California brewery has closed its doors after 12 years in business. Electric Brewing Company in Murrieta abruptly closed on Saturday following an emotional social media announcement. “We’ve been working through a possible sale for some time, and while many of you knew changes were coming, nothing was official…

USC receiver Tanook Hines remains man of mystery going into opener

As USC football fans trickle into the Coliseum on Saturday morning, many will be on the lookout for No. 16. That’s the number worn by Tanook Hines, the team’s top returning wide receiver whose status remained in doubt on the eve of the Trojans’ season opener. While coach Lincoln Riley…

Ancient shark ‘graveyard’ uncovered in Egyptian desert

Scientists have uncovered an ancient shark “graveyard” in the middle of the Egyptian desert.Fossilized teeth from seven shark species dating back millions of years were discovered in the Abu-Tartur Plateau ‪—‬ located in Egypt’s Western Desert ‪—‬ between 2020 and 2022, offering new insight into the desert’s watery past. The…

A one-time treatment can lower dementia, heart failure and stroke risk

Could one treatment protect against some of the most feared consequences of aging? A vaccine that every adult over 50 should be getting to protect against a common virus may have another benefit: protecting the brain and heart from degeneration and deadly complications. One study from Brown University showed the…

California manufacturing giants takes jobs out of state in expansion move

One of California’s largest manufacturers is shifting dozens of jobs out of the Golden State to a new facility in neighboring Nevada. Haas Automation, which makes large-scale machines and tools, will relocate 73 jobs to Nevada, the company said in a notification letter to California. Haas will soon have a…

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