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April 8, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Iranians in L.A. Watch Fearfully as Trump Threatens a Civilization

Over half a million U.S. residents are at least partly of Iranian descent. They may have left Iran, but many treasure it still.

ICE Agents Shoot Into a Car, Injuring a Suspect in Northern California

A federal official said the agents were pursuing a wanted gang member who tried to run one of them over. Dash cam video complicates the account.

Heat Wipes Out Western Snowpack, Raising Fears of Drought, Wildfire

A record-mild winter and blistering spring heat will mean higher risks of water shortages and wildfires in the months ahead.

$35 Million or Your Money Back: One Candidate’s Silicon Valley Lifeline

Tech leaders see Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat, as their best option in the California governor’s race, but tensions have risen as he has struggled to gain traction in polls.

Video Captures Enormous Warehouse Fire Raging Near Los Angeles

No one was killed or injured in the fire in Ontario, Calif., but a gigantic building was destroyed in an act of arson, officials said.

An Easter Egg Hunt in a California Park Leads to a Human Skull

The authorities said they were examining the skull, which a child found in a park in Long Beach on Sunday, to identify the remains.

Peter Schrag Dies at 94; Wrote of Dangers of California’s Populist Streak

His best-received book explored the state’s infatuation with voter initiatives, which were sometimes pushed with anti-immigrant fervor.

JJ Redick Calls Sideline Spat With Jared Vanderbilt in Lakers’ Loss ‘Nothing Personal’

Despite an undermanned roster, Lakers coach JJ Redick gave forward Jared Vanderbilt a quick hook in Tuesday’s game.

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