California Today: Flight Delays Begin as Air Traffic Staffing Shortages Worsen

October 7, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California.

Today’s Top Story

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Flight Delays Begin as Air Traffic Staffing Shortages Worsen

The delays came just hours after the transportation secretary warned that flying could be disrupted by the government shutdown.

Medical Helicopter Crashes on Highway in Sacramento

About 15 bystanders helped to lift the aircraft off a critically injured woman after it crashed in California’s capital on Monday evening, officials said.

The Dodgers Trusted Their Star in a Critical Moment. It Paid in a Big Way.

Mookie Betts called an aggressive fielding tactic in the bottom of the ninth inning. Now, Los Angeles is up 2-0 in the N.L.D.S.

The Worst City to Date In? Wherever You’re Living.

Or at least that’s how it often feels for singles, who can seem hard-wired to fixate on different cities’ dating reputations.

In a Toxic World, Pets Could Be Vital Health Watchdogs

A better understanding of how pollution affects pets could benefit humans and animals alike.

Recruiters Use A.I. to Scan Résumés. Applicants Are Trying to Trick It.

In an escalating cat-and-mouse game, job hunters are trying to fool A.I. into moving their applications to the top of the pile with embedded instructions.