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November 12, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Newsom in the Spotlight at the Climate Conference That Trump Decided to Skip

The California governor painted the president as a threat to American competitiveness by letting China dominate the renewable energy industry.

Trump Is Said to Propose Opening California Coast to Oil Drilling

Gov. Gavin Newsom, a chief critic of the president and an opponent of oil exploration in the Pacific, called the proposal “dead on arrival.”

States That Rely on the Colorado River Miss Deadline to Agree on Cuts

A plan to sustainably manage the shrinking waterway could soon be up to the Trump administration — or eventually the Supreme Court.

Missing at U.N.’s Climate Meeting: American Executives

Many business leaders are skipping the annual United Nations climate summit in Belém, Brazil, or are attending events in other cities.

Trump Cuts and Orders Have Broad Impact on American Museums, Report Finds

A survey of museum directors reveals the impact of federal cutbacks: reduced arts programs for rural areas, students and people who are elderly or disabled.

Christine Pelosi Will Not Run for Her Mother’s House Seat

Christine Pelosi, a Democratic activist, announced that she would run for a California State Senate seat, ending speculation that she might try to succeed Nancy Pelosi in the House.

How a potential MLB lockout next offseason could impact the Giants’ current offseason

The Giants have excelled in free agency by signing starters to one-year deals. Free agents may be less inclined to take those this winter.

These Dan Dan Noodles Are the Weeknight Meal of Your Dreams

This warming bowl of saucy noodles is as easy to pull together as any quick pasta dish.

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Pumpkin Biscuits With Honey Butter

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