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New from me, filling in for the @latimes.com Essential California newsletter: The rural California town of Weed was already struggling. Then its iconic totem pole fell

Canadian snowbirds are still unhappy with Trump. And Palm Springs is feeling the chill The decline came in spite of a marketing campaign aimed at Canadians, with Gov. Gavin Newsom emphasizing that the Golden State is more than 2,000 miles from the White House.

Canadian snowbirds are still unhappy with Trump. And Palm Springs is feeling the chill www.latimes.com/california/s... by me for @latimes.com

Rescuers search, amid worsening weather, for 10 skiers caught in Sierra avalanche The Nevada County Sheriff’s office reported that a group of back country skiers was involved in an avalanche incident, which occurred Tuesday. Several members of the party are still missing at this ti...

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Trump, California and the multi-front war over the next election Local elections administrators across California say they have been preparing for once unthinkable threats to the midterms, from their own federal government.

Trump, California and the multi-front war over the next election (w/ @haileybranson.bsky.social & Ana Ceballos):

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One more comment on the Post debacle: this hurts journalism broadly. Good journalists will go do something else. The rest will be fighting for fewer jobs and everyone will earn less. Fewer people will take up the career. The damage done is to the ecosystem, as well as the paper.

Comment about Chinese espionage triggers 'tangible safety concern' at California flight school A flight school in Redding posted a photo on Facebook of students around an airplane. A city councilman suggested they were Chinese spies.

A Northern California city councilman saw a Facebook photo of Asian students at a local flight school and accused them of being Chinese spies. The school says his comments sparked safety concerns for students amid tensions over immigration www.latimes.com/california/s... by me for @latimes.com

Fairy tale town of Carmel faces the looming reality of street addresses Carmel-by-the-Sea will get numbered street addresses this year. For decades, the town has relied on finding houses by their whimsical nicknames.

City Hall in Carmel-by-the-Sea soon could have this address: 662 Monte Verde St. Seems pretty standard, right? Not in this wealthy little town on the Monterey Peninsula that has never had street addresses. For the first time in 109 years, it will get building numbers. www.latimes.com/california/s...

Iranian Americans in SoCal watch Iran protests with a mix of hope and 'visceral dread' In Southern California, home to the nation's largest Iranian diaspora, the anti-government protests in Iran are being watched nervously.

New from me for @latimes.com: Iranian Americans in SoCal — home to nation’s largest Iranian diaspora — watch Iran protests with a mix of hope and ‘visceral dread’ as thousands there are killed. www.latimes.com/california/s...

After 97 years and a catastrophic fire, the Palisadian-Post newspaper ceases publication In a 'final blow,' the 97-year-old Palisadian-Post newspaper has ceased publication as Pacific Palisades works to recover from the January fire.

After 97 years and a catastrophic fire, the Palisadian-Post newspaper ceased publication today www.latimes.com/california/s... by me for @latimes.com

MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?

NOEM: We haven't deported veterans

MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea

Congress approves an economic lifeline for rural schools in California and elsewhere The Secure Rural Schools Act, a financial lifeline for schools in places like Northern California, was approved Tuesday by the U.S. House after lapsing.

New from me for @latimes.com: Congress overwhelmingly approves economic lifeline for rural schools in California and elsewhere. Despite broad bipartisan support, the Secure Rural Schools Act lapsed in fall 2023, with final payments made in 2024. www.latimes.com/california/s...

Here’s why San Francisco’s legendary albino alligator 'Claude' died at age 30 Claude, a rare albino alligator who lived at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, died this week at 30. Late Wednesday, officials revealed why the "iconic swamp king" perished.

My latest for @latimes.com : Here’s why San Francisco’s legendary albino alligator Claude, the “iconic swamp king,” died this week at age 30 www.latimes.com/california/s...

The Palisades fire was a body blow to this karate teacher. His new dojo helps kids heal Sensei Gerry Blanck has resumed karate lessons after his home and his dojo in Pacific Palisades burned. Students and parents see it as a refuge.

The Palisades fire was a body blow to this karate teacher. His new dojo helps kids heal

San Bernardino: The mass shooting that helped Trump redefine America's immigration debate A decade ago, 14 people were gunned down in San Bernardino. Survivors and family of the victims are still processing what happened, and the national impact.

Ten years ago, a married couple radicalized online killed 14 in San Bernardino. Then-candidate Trump called for a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering” the US, foreshadowing today’s divisive immigration tactics www.latimes.com/california/s... by me, @jackdolan.bsky.social, Richard Winton

This rural hospital closed, putting lives at risk. Is it the start of a 'tidal wave'? Glenn Medical Center in Willows closed Oct. 21 after losing 'critical access' status. Many other California hospitals face the threat of a similar fate.

This rural hospital closed, putting lives at risk in Northern California. Is it the start of a ‘tidal wave’? www.latimes.com/california/s... by @jessicagarrison.bsky.social

How to Fix a Typewriter and Your Life This is the story of how a man traded steady, grinding corporate security for a dying craft and, in the process, found his soul.

“Eleven years ago, Paul Lundy was dying a slow, workingman’s death under fluorescent light.” How learning to fix typewriters saved his life. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

A deadly history haunts this imperiled California lighthouse. Here's why fans want to save it Restoring California's St. George Reef Lighthouse will cost at least $10 million and helicopter access. It's a race against time -- and rising seas.

Time and briny air have taken a heavy toll on the St. George Reef Lighthouse, a late-1800s architectural masterpiece off the coast of California that’s on the Nat’l Register of Historic Places. Can it be saved? My latest for @latimes.com www.latimes.com/california/s...

If you know me, you know I’m a lighthouse nerd. Whether or not you are, this is really interesting. I can’t imagine what it would be like to work on this rock.

A deadly history haunts this imperiled California lighthouse. Here's why fans want to save it Restoring California's St. George Reef Lighthouse will cost at least $10 million and helicopter access. It's a race against time -- and rising seas.

A deadly history haunts this imperiled California lighthouse. Here's why fans want to save it

A deadly history haunts this imperiled California lighthouse. Here's why fans want to save it Restoring California's St. George Reef Lighthouse will cost at least $10 million and helicopter access. It's a race against time -- and rising seas.

My lates for @latimes.com from Crescent City: A deadly history haunts this imperiled California lighthouse. Here’s why fans want to save the St. George Reef Lighthouse www.latimes.com/california/s...

'I hear a little baby': We're rattled after visiting these 13 haunted hotels in California Lured by lore? Sleep in the buildings that evoke the dramas and tragedies of times past, from creaky lodges to big city grande dames.

‘I hear a little baby’: We’re rattled after visiting these 13 haunted hotels in California www.latimes.com/travel/list/... via @latimes.com

In fire-scorched Palisades, a library and rec center become linchpins of fury with City Hall Pacific Palisades residents are fuming at City Hall for not moving quicker on several priorities, including replacing the Palisades Branch Library, which burned in the January fire.

My latest for @latimes.com: In fire-scorched Palisades, a library and rec center become linchpins of fury with City Hall www.latimes.com/california/s...

I'm on a quest to see every lighthouse in California. These 14 are absolutely spectacular Struck by the beauty and lore of lighthouses, journalist Hailey Branson-Potts shares her favorites from across the state — and offers tips for getting the best views.

Struck by the beauty and lore of lighthouses, state reporter shares her favorites from across the state — from popular tourist attractions to the obscure remnants of navigational aids — and offers tips for getting the best views.

I would LOVE to! 💡😎

I'm on a quest to see every lighthouse in California. These 14 are absolutely spectacular Struck by the beauty and lore of lighthouses, journalist Hailey Branson-Potts shares her favorites from across the state — and offers tips for getting the best views.

Timeline cleanse! My latest for @latimes.com is about my obsession with lighthouses. What time is it? Maritime! — I'm on a quest to see every lighthouse in California. These 14 are absolutely spectacular www.latimes.com/travel/list/...

'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will return to ABC on Tuesday after being benched by Disney The move follows conversations between the two sides to figure out how to defuse the situation that began with Kimmel's comments in the aftermath of the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie...

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ will return to ABC on Tuesday after being benched by Disney www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Jimmy Kimmel celebrated Hollywood Boulevard's wacky character. Locals fear life without him Kimmel helped boost the fortunes of the Hollywood neighborhood where he lives. Some local leaders and merchant are now wary about the future.

Jimmy Kimmel celebrated Hollywood Boulevard’s wacky character.

Locals fear life without him

Christopher Buchanan and @haileybranson.bsky.social

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Jimmy Kimmel celebrated Hollywood Boulevard's wacky character. Locals fear life without him Kimmel helped boost the fortunes of the Hollywood neighborhood where he lives. Some local leaders and merchant are now wary about the future.

Jimmy Kimmel celebrated Hollywood Boulevard's wacky character. Locals fear life without him

L.A. backs $2.6-billion Convention Center expansion amid major warnings about the cost The Los Angeles City Council on Friday voted 11 to 2 to support the project, despite warnings of the strain it would put on the general fund and city services.

On an 11-2 vote, the City Council approved a $2.6-billion expansion of the Los Angeles Convention Center, despite warnings that the project will pull taxpayer funds away from essential city services.

w/ @noahmgoldberg.bsky.social

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