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California Today

July 10, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Trump Fuels Fear, Rage and Hope in California’s Central Valley

The fertile valley feeds the world. President Trump has thrown farmers and farmworkers there into turmoil, but recently offered them a glimmer of hope.

Tensions Escalate in San Francisco Over Immigration Enforcement

Videos captured a scuffle between protesters and immigration agents outside a courthouse. No injuries were immediately reported, the police said.

Boy, 13, Started California Wildfire With Illegal Fireworks, Police Say

The Rancho fire, which burned nearly five acres in Laguna Beach, prompted evacuations and caused power outages.

Life Expectancy in California Has Not Rebounded After Covid

The state’s life expectancy was lower in 2024 than in 2019, according to an analysis, but primarily as a result of causes of death other than Covid.

Los Angeles Moves to Join Suit Against Immigration Raids

The legal move came the day after federal agents and National Guard troops converged on a Los Angeles park in an extraordinary show of force.

California Rejects Trump Demand to Remove Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports

The Trump administration signaled that it would pursue enforcement actions against the state and previously threatened to cut federal education funds.

Why Is L.A.’s Top Gallery Closing? Let the Owner Tell You.

Over 30 years, Blum Gallery was a powerhouse for Los Angeles and Japanese artists. But rising costs and lower sales in the art market forced a reckoning.

Tesla Is Days Away From Violating a Texas Law. What’s Going On?

A group of state treasurers and investors is complaining that the company, facing falling sales, is about to miss a legal deadline to hold a shareholder forum.

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