California school district at center of earlier controversy is sued over critical race theory ban
A Southern California school board at odds with state officials and local residents this summer over its rejection of social studies curriculum that includes gay rights is now being sued regarding a different policy decision.
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Whirl-spawning wildfire in California and Nevada challenges firefighters and threatens ecosystem
Firefighters battling a large whirl-spawning wildfire in California and southern Nevada are facing challenging conditions as the blaze spreads and threatens iconic desert Joshua trees.
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Massive fire burning in California and Nevada is spawning dangerous 'fire whirls'
A massive, out-of-control fire burning across both California and Nevada is generating extreme fire behavior, spawning "fire whirls" and creating dangerous conditions for firefighters, authorities said.
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California agency probes automakers data privacy practices
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A California state agency on Monday said it is reviewing the privacy practices of automakers
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Bear cools off in a Burbank pool during heat wave
Police in Burbank California responded to an unexpected visitor having a bear-y good time taking a dip in a neighbor's pool.
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Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake
The tech giant claims millions of people were sent a warning before the deadly earthquake earlier this year.
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Banc of California set to merge with rival PacWest
PacWest Bancorp is set to merge with Banc of California in a $400 million equity deal, according to a joint announcement the banks released Tuesday afternoon, ahead of their second-quarter earnings results.
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PacWest merges with Banc of California in all-stock deal
Banc of California and PacWest Bancorp on Tuesday announced an all-stock merger with a $400 million equity raise
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Banc of California in talks to buy PacWest Bancorp - WSJ
Banc of California is in advanced talks to buy PacWest Bancorp, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday,
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Third person charged in firebombing of California Planned Parenthood
The Justice Department announced charges Monday against a third person who allegedly participated in a firebombing attack on a California Planned Parenthood last spring.
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California school board adopts social studies textbooks that include gay rights after warnings from governor
A Southern California school board on Friday adopted a social studies curriculum that includes gay rights that was approved by parents and teachers after initially rejecting it.
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Gunman in Monterey Park mass shooting sent 'manifesto' to FBI, sheriff says
The gunman who opened fire during a Lunar New Year celebration near Los Angeles in January, killing 11 people and injuring others, sent writings to the FBI, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna.
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