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California Today

June 19, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Trump Suggests He May Withhold California Disaster Aid Over His Feud With Newsom

President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have traded sharp insults in recent days as California awaits billions of dollars in federal wildfire relief.

Great American Wines That Stand the Test of Time

For more than 30 years, Littorai has pioneered the exploration of terroirs on the Sonoma Coast and in Mendocino, and has influenced countless producers.

David Lynch’s Director’s Chair Sells for $70,000 at Los Angeles Auction

Lynch’s estate arranged with Julien’s Auction to sell off more than 400 items like cameras, screenplays and furniture, giving fans a chance to bid on pieces of film history.

Dodgers to announce plans to assist immigrants impacted by ICE: Sources

It is expected to be the organization's first official response to the raids, which have spawned massive protests throughout the U.S.

How ‘Jaws’ Made a Template for the Modern Blockbuster

Much more than a mere creature feature, “Jaws” created a playbook that filmmakers have followed closely for 50 years.

In ‘Tehrangeles,’ Iranian Americans Anxiously Watch War Unfold From Afar

The Los Angeles area is home to the biggest diaspora of Iranians. The growing war between Iran and Israel has rattled this tight-knit community.

Why Eliminating Coal Could Take a Long Time

A mining and processing business in California is replacing one coal plant but says another could stay online for many years.

‘A Time of Bitter Celebrations’: Joy and Fear as L.A. Students Graduate Amid ICE Raids

Nearly three-fourths of the students in L.A. public schools are Latino. Some families, and a few graduates, stayed away from graduation ceremonies out of fear of federal raids.

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