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BBN has covered 40 stories about California, mostly in U.S. and Your Money, as reported by Fox News, Wired, New York Post, TechCrunch and others. Newest first.
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Redwoods in the frame: the fake backgrounds now come with caveats
A new study finds California's redwoods slow photosynthesis as temperatures rise, while Apple's Extend tool generates backgrounds beyond the photo's borders; one forest is real.
Reported by Fox News, Wired - U.S.
Scottish Highland tradition takes over rural California county
Three live stages of Celtic rock and folk bands entertained visitors on Saturday, and the festival is still going Sunday; the county has not been consulted.
Reported by New York Post - U.S.
Hiker sent final text before plunging 13,000ft down California peak
The 53-year-old's body was recovered early Wednesday by a Yosemite National Park helicopter and a YOSAR crew, though how the fall happened is not yet clear.
Reported by New York Post - U.S.
Sorkin's 'Social Reckoning' opens weak; Heidi Burge Horton dies at 54
Heidi Burge Horton, whose basketball career with twin sister Heather inspired a Disney Channel movie, was a pioneering figure who broke barriers for women in sports.
Reported by TechCrunch, Yahoo Sports - U.S.
Some California beaches close after 'unusually high' ocean water…
Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel are fueling flooding in several Southern California coastal communities; the ocean, apparently, did not wait for the weather.
Reported by ABC News · with a Short - U.S.
Missing kitten reunited with family after fire tears through…
The Grass Valley Fire Department in California posted video of firefighters reuniting the missing kitten with her family after the house fire—the cat survived with no injuries.
Reported by New York Post · with a Short - Your Money
California's new health insurance tax faces a lawsuit
The tax stems from California's rising Medicaid costs, including billions spent on healthcare for undocumented immigrants, according to Fox News reporting.
Reported by Fox News · with a Short - U.S.
California's giant redwoods are struggling in the heat
A new study found that redwoods slow photosynthesis when temperatures rise, having evolved in California's cool, foggy climate—now facing their own existential thermostat crisis.
Reported by Wired · with a Short - U.S.
California pension payout nears half a million for one retiree
The New York Post says California's pension system is one hundred fifty-three billion dollars short of what it has promised retirees; taxpayers cover the gap.
Reported by New York Post - U.S.
Weather service warns California coast: 'Never turn your back'
The National Weather Service warns of sneaker waves along California's coast that surge far higher than regular waves and can knock down beachgoers standing at the water's edge.
Reported by New York Post · with a Short - U.S.
Sacramento concertgoers find cars vanished from parking lots after…
Concertgoers faced a $562 fee to retrieve their cars from parking lots, with one attendee receiving his vehicle so damaged he could no longer drive it.
Reported by New York Post · with a Short - U.S.
California high-speed rail CEO stripped of contracting power
The CEO declined to answer questions about spending at Friday's public hearing before the board voted to revoke his contracting authority—he can no longer sign contracts independently.
Reported by New York Post · with a Short - U.S.
Investigators probe stolen mail, possible ballots, in California
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is investigating after a daylight theft in a California neighborhood that may have swept up ballots; residents are checking their mailboxes.
Reported by New York Post - U.S.
California Braces for Flash Floods From Tropical Downpours
Kim You-jung and Park Jin-young star in a South Korean historical romance on Netflix; the spy thriller mixes heists with love, in Japan-occupied Korea.
Reported by New York Post - Pop Culture
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer's heart attack leaves supporters worried…
The drummer's supporters are now revealing his dire financial situation following the on-stage cardiac event at a California concert; touring musicians rarely have safety nets.
Reported by New York Post - U.S.
Off-Duty ICE Agent Is Shot and Arrested After Sleeping on Lawn in…
Police say the woman's seventy-two-year-old father shot the man after an alleged assault; the agent was arrested, and the charges have not been detailed.
Reported by The New York Times - U.S.
California adopts new oversight rules after federal agents' home…
The rules stem from a federal agent shooting incident in a home; California now requires state approval before federal law enforcement operates within its borders.
Reported by Washington Examiner - Pop Culture
Zachary Levi says Texas gives him the 'freedom' California didn't
The actor is relocating to Texas and starring in a Western remake called Angel and the Badman, citing values more aligned with his than California offered.
Reported by Fox News - Pop Culture
Late Night: Gauff's Pop It cameo, rail rides, Delhi bugs
Consultants working on California's high-speed rail charged taxpayers for personal late-night car rides, with receipts revealing undisclosed ties to the rail CEO.
Reported by CBS News, ESPN, BBC - U.S.
California's insurance race shifts left on coverage and consumer…
Candidates are competing on coverage and consumer protection in the California insurance commissioner race, according to Politico; field gets crowded when everyone promises things people don't read anyway.
Reported by Politico - U.S.
PG&E Warns of Possible Power Shutoffs in 17 California Counties
Tens of thousands of California residents could lose power this weekend due to weather conditions; one man is protecting his rotisserie chicken.
Reported by New York Post - Your Money
Top Democrats Join Wealthy in Fighting California Billionaire Tax
California Democrats are splitting with each other over the proposed tax, not just facing opposition from billionaires seeking to block it.
Reported by AP News - U.S.
Lyft Settles for $272.5M; Green Card Freeze
Lyft agreed to pay $272.5 million to settle California's wage theft and driver misclassification lawsuit; the company's most expensive apology.
Reported by Politico, Fox Business - U.S.
Carrier Comes Home After Ten Months in Middle East
Thousands of sailors aboard the carrier returned to California after the ten-month deployment; they'll need to locate their cars in the base parking lot.
Reported by New York Post - Tech
Robot Cage Match Draws California Cease-and-Desist Letter
California's athletic commission issued the cease-and-desist over a September 18 fight between a human and a humanoid robot, which the regulator argues falls under its fighter-licensing jurisdiction.
Reported by The Verge - Your Money
California Wine Glut Hits Costco, Aldi and Kroger Shelves
Premium California wine bottles are landing on discount shelves at major retailers as consumption drops, forcing struggling wineries to slash prices dramatically.
Reported by New York Post - Weird News
California Ballot Measure Flaw Baffles Even Its Author
Reported by San Francisco Chronicle - Your Money
Fuel Economy Rules Rolled Back; PepsiCo Warning Spreads
Reported by Los Angeles Times, Investing.com - U.S.
California Scientist Wins Nobel Prize, ABC News Reports
Reported by ABC News - World
Trump Doubles Down on Iran Remarks; DNC Sues Over Ad Funds
Reported by The Hill, Fox News - Tech
California CEO Arrested Over $300 Million in AI Chip Smuggling
Reported by New York Post - World
Bulgaria Ends Ship Search; Sri Lanka Arrest; California Charges
Reported by Al Jazeera, BBC - Weird News
Republicans call California GOP nominee's campaign ad 'creepy, weird,
Reported by MS NOW, Lost Coast Outpost - Sports
GOP ad called 'weird'; UFC Paris bout offer revealed
Reported by Bloody Elbow, Yahoo - World
California Leaders Slam Trump Remarks on Iran, L.A., San Diego
Reported by Washington Examiner - World
Newsom Slams Trump Iran Remark; Informa Buys Events Firm
Reported by Bloomberg.com, The New York Times - Your Money
Bitcoin's 9 PM Candle: Up 0.13% on 2.5x Normal Body
Reported by New York Post - U.S.
California Heat Wave, NY Measles Emergency
Reported by New York Post - U.S.
US Pays $950 Million for California ICE Jails From GEO
Reported by bloomberg.com - U.S.
Quake Off Orange County; Pod Save America Profile; FBI Records
Reported by New York Post
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