Yosemite Horror As Visitor Is Swept Over Nevada Fall In Rescue Drama
Yosemite rangers are investigating after a visitor was swept over Nevada Fall; witnesses say a bystander tried to rescue the swimmer. Officials continue to gather evidence.
YouTube Cuts Secret Deal With Florida Teen As L.A. Showdown Nears
YouTube reached a confidential settlement with a Florida teen who sued over alleged social‑media addiction, exiting a California bellwether trial while Meta, Snap and TikTok face a July jury.
Forest Service Finally Backs N95s for Smoke-Battered Wildland Crews
The Forest Service will encourage N95 use, add decontamination protocols and pay crews for post-shift cleaning amid rising fire activity and health concerns.
California Wine War Boils Over as Lodi Growers Battle Big Bottlers
AB 1585 would force 'American' wine sold in California to be made from 100% U.S. grapes, touching off a rare industry split between growers and major producers. The measure passed the Assembly but hit resistance in the Senate after heavy lobbying.
Thieves Gut Antioch Kids' Tutoring Center, Swipe 40 Chromebooks Overnight
A local tutoring nonprofit says 40 donated Chromebooks, staff laptops and livestream gear were stolen in a break-in. Organizers are holding a Sunday fundraiser to replace the equipment.
Bay Area Homes Eyed To Juice AI's Power-Hungry Data Centers
Sunrun, Tesla and startups are pitching a plan to marshal rooftop solar, batteries and smart devices in millions of homes to free power for AI data centers during peak demand. Regulators and local communities are watching closely.












