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8 people presumed dead after B-52 bomber crashes at U.S. Air Force base in Southern California

By Christopher Weber, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press

The plane crashed at around 11:20 a.m., the military said on the social platform X.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife

By Sophie Austin, Associated Press

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife, accusing the Trump administration of targeting him for political purposes as he weighs a presidential bid.

More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank

By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press

More than 100 individuals — including some families with pets — as well as local businesses are suing GKN Aerospace, saying the U.K.-based company was negligent in maintaining a safe facility, especially since it’s located in a large population center.

FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations

By Christopher Weber, Associated Press

The warrant signed by a federal judge last week approved the seizure of documents and records related to the “storage, use, or disposal” of methyl methacrylate, the chemical inside the affected tank.

Progressive Nithya Raman advances to November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

The election will test whether voters in the heavily Democratic city want to move further to the political left to address long-running problems of homelessness, buckled streets and sidewalks and climbing rent and home prices.

The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor

By Michael R. Blood, Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press

Pratt, a reality television personality, was not able to pull off his latest venture — an improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles.

Former election official fact-checks Trump's claims of election fraud in California

By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams

Ripple effects and strong opinions are still flowing out of Trump’s interview on NBC’s Meet the Press over the weekend. Among the points of contention are Trump’s baseless claims about the 2020 election results and the security of current elections.

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Apple unveils new AI features with privacy focus at last developers conference with CEO Tim Cook

By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

While the iconic iPhone maker has been playing catch-up with rivals when it comes to AI, it sought to distinguish itself from its peers by stressing a privacy-centered approach and integrating AI across its devices and apps.

California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Days after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff as she seeks second term

Spencer Pratt, a Republican and former star of the reality television show “The Hills,” was second in early returns. Pratt accuses Bass of letting wildfires get out of control and failing to make enough progress on the homeless crisis.