California Today: California Weather Shift Brings With It a Risk of Unhealthy Heat and Wildfires

July 15, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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California Weather Shift Brings With It a Risk of Unhealthy Heat and Wildfires

Wednesday will bring some of the hottest temperatures of the year, and fire experts are warning of combustible conditions throughout the state.

One Person Is Dead and Three Are Missing After Boat Sinks Near Alcatraz

One person died and another three remained unaccounted for after a pleasure boat capsized in the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said.

This California Oil Pipeline Was Dormant for 11 Years. Trump Reopened It.

The move in Santa Barbara by the Trump administration has made residents anxious in a region prized for its gorgeous beaches and ocean views.

Chipotle to Sell Its Mexican-Inspired Fast Food in Mexico

The California-based restaurant chain is opening its first location south of the U.S.-Mexico border this week, bringing its bowls and burritos to Monterrey.

ICE Ordered to Cease Most Vehicle Stops After 2 Killings in a Week

Agents fatally shot a man in Houston and another in coastal Maine, both in their vehicles. The killings were the latest in a string of ICE shootings during President Trump’s second term.

From Twitter to X: 20 Years of Memes, Movements and Hot Takes

The first tweets from the public appeared on July 15, 2006, several months after a soft launch. It was rebranded as X after being acquired by Elon Musk.

Labels for Music Created With A.I. Could Join Explicit Lyrics Warnings

Major music industry groups, including the organization behind the Grammy Awards, have proposed labels for tracks made with some degree of artificial intelligence.