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July 16, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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The Army Veteran Killed Outside His ‘Trump House’

Kerry Sheron could often be found waving and nodding to those who passed his home, which stood out in Escondido, Calif.

Boat That Sank Near Alcatraz Rolled After Wave Struck, Officials Say

Rescuers described survivors trying to stay afloat in the San Francisco Bay. A brother of the boat’s owner died, and the authorities say they will end the search for the missing.

California County Begins Door-to-Door Search to Save Its Grapes

Officials in Santa Clara County began knocking on doors on Monday to collect potentially infested plants sold at some Costco stores.

5 Clubs Celebrate the Jazzy Side of L.A.

A new 17-day festival in August is a reminder that jazz roots run deep in Los Angeles. Here’s where to hear some of the best musicians around.

Video Pushed Local Police to Come Clean. D.H.S. Is Ignoring the Lessons.

The agency has said little about two fatal encounters in the past week. Local police departments have learned to be forthcoming.

Trump Says He’ll Seek to Replace Immigrant Truck Drivers With Veterans

The president has pushed to curtail the commercial licenses of immigrants, including legal residents, whom he has blamed for crashes.

SpaceX Briefly Falls Below I.P.O. Price of $135

After soaring in its stock market debut, the shares of Elon Musk’s rocket and A.I. company have been rocky.

NL West 2026 Draft Report Cards: Rockies, Giants Land Impressive Hauls

The Rockies nabbed several players who were ranked higher than they were selected, while the Giants used a big bonus pool to select three top talents with their first three picks.

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