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August 25, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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California Judge Says Recalled Officials Are Unlawfully in Office

The mayor and three other council members of Avenal, Calif., had refused to leave despite a certified vote by residents to recall them. They will now step down, a city official said.

Study’s Alarming Finding: At Least 1 in 4 N.F.L. Players Gets Brain Disease

The actual prevalence, researchers said, may be much higher.

Universal’s New Coaster Is a Scream. That’s the Problem.

The Hollywood theme park built a “whisper quiet” ride to avoid angering nearby neighbors. They didn’t fully account for the enthusiasm of the riders.

Democratic Senators Ask Homeland Security for Details About Idled Planes

The request follows a New York Times story, which revealed that Homeland Security had spent $464 million on used jets that rarely fly.

U.S. Announces Colorado River Cuts for 3 States Amid Drought

Arizona’s share of the river will shrink by a third, likely increasing reliance on groundwater and raising pressure on agriculture.

For These Shop Owners, Friendship Is a Winning Strategy

A group of local boutique owners and apparel designers committed to independence, sustainability and supporting one another may be changing the business model.

Diane Keaton’s L.A. ‘Pinterest’ House Sold for $18 Million

Months after the actress’s death, her beloved Los Angeles home has a new owner. The children’s author Marc Brown, of ‘Arthur’ fame, sold his Martha’s Vineyard compound.

Rams Stock Report: Terrance Ferguson Surges as O-Line, Depth Concerns Grow

The Los Angeles Rams are down to one more week of the preseason before they prepare for Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.

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