February 18, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time
California’s wealthiest residents are maneuvering to reduce their net worth in case a billionaire tax becomes law. Some may even try to drop below $1 billion on paper.
The avalanche struck a guided backcountry skiing group near Truckee, Calif., near the end of a multiday trip, officials said. Six skiers have been rescued.
The opponents’ latest moves include online ads tied to Gov. Gavin Newsom, a crypto-related push to raise money and competing ballot measures.
The first primaries for the 2026 midterm elections are scheduled for early March. For Republican and Democratic state lawmakers still trying to redraw district maps for the U.S. House of Representatives, where Republicans have a razor-thin margin, there is not much time left.
In the battle for Congress, redistricting has become all the rage in America. Here’s how other nations handle this issue differently.
The company said it would encourage companies that operated chargers to install them in neighborhoods where its drivers lived and work.
Contenders say the criteria for judging the category can vary from, say, the number of newcomers to the seamlessness of the ensemble.
Alongside the Frieze Los Angeles fair at the Santa Monica Airport, Feb. 26 to March 1, the city offers striking art discoveries and a celebrated group show.
It didn’t really register for right-hander Carson Seymour after he finished his live batting practice Tuesday afternoon. But his catcher, non-roster invitee Logan Porter, wanted to make sure Seymour savored the achievement.
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