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Active Wildfire Near Los Angeles at 0% Containment

Active Wildfire Near Los Angeles at 0% Containment

A wildfire, identified as Lac-342558, is currently burning near Los Angeles, California, with 0% containment as of the latest update. The fire has been active for approximately 23 hours and is threatening 12 public land units within a 75-mile radius, including the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge and Angeles National Forest. The situation remains dynamic, and conditions can change rapidly. Data for this fire is sourced from NIFC Wildland Fire Interagency Geospatial Services (WFIGS) and NASA FIRMS VIIRS satellite hotspots. Residents and visitors are advised to stay informed and check for closures or restrictions before traveling to nearby public lands.

Analysis-Paramount pledges to release 30 films a year. How will that add up?

Analysis-Paramount pledges to release 30 films a year. How will that add up?

By Harshita Mary Varghese and Lisa Richwine Sept 22 (Reuters) - Paramount Skydance is promising the largest volume of movies in Hollywood after its Warner Bros. Discovery purchase as it also aims for up to $6 billion in cost savings. Wall Street is asking how that will add up.

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Measles exposure reported on 6 Amtrak routes across California

Measles exposure reported on 6 Amtrak routes across California

An infected traveler rode six Amtrak routes through California, prompting a statewide measles exposure alert.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas arrested, accused of kicking Los Angeles deputy

Jonathan Taylor Thomas arrested, accused of kicking Los Angeles deputy

The "Home Improvement" star was arrested after deputies said he interfered with a suspected DUI investigation involving the driver of a car he was in.

States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal

States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a settlement with Paramount in a lawsuit his state led challenging the company’s acquisition of Warner Bros

'Live the way she did.' Newsom makes Dolly Parton Day official

'Live the way she did.' Newsom makes Dolly Parton Day official

California joins Ohio, counties in Texas and Tennessee and elsewhere in honoring the "Queen of Country" and philanthropist.

Critics say California got too little in deal to let Paramount buy Warner Bros

Critics say California got too little in deal to let Paramount buy Warner Bros

By Jody Godoy and Chris Sanders WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Critics swiftly decried a California-driven settlement with Paramount Skydance that cleared the way for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, saying it will hurt competition in Hollywood, failed to protect jobs and

Paramount May Be Bluffing About Leaving California, But L.A. Mayor Taking It Seriously

Paramount May Be Bluffing About Leaving California, But L.A. Mayor Taking It Seriously

Paramount has been threatening to leave California since July, when the state sued to block it from merging with Warner Bros. Discovery. Attorney General Rob Bonta has called it “blackmail” meant to stop him from enforcing antitrust law. But Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, for one, is taking the threat seriously and is trying to […]

California gears up for attacks on elections ahead of midterms

California gears up for attacks on elections ahead of midterms

California’s top officials have spent the year on election defense mode. These new laws address ballot seizures and arrests near voting locations.

Paramount, California reportedly settle in Warner Bros. merger fiasco

Paramount, California reportedly settle in Warner Bros. merger fiasco

California and other states challenged the proposed merger in July, describing it as creating a "media behemoth" if realized.

Paramount wins Warner Bros takeover after settling states, union lawsuits

Paramount wins Warner Bros takeover after settling states, union lawsuits

By Jody Godoy and Deborah Mary Sophia Sept 21 (Reuters) - Paramount Skydance emerged victorious on Monday from a legal battle over its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery after settling with a California-led group of US states and a Hollywood writers union, paving the way for one of

EPA Awards $251 Million WIFIA Loan for California Water Reuse Project

EPA Awards $251 Million WIFIA Loan for California Water Reuse Project

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a $251 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Las Virgenes-Triunfo Public Financing Authority in California. This funding is designated for the Pure Water Project, which involves constructing an advanced water purification facility. This facility will treat recycled water for approximately 105,000 customers in the Las Virgenes-Conejo region of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The project aims to establish the region's first local water supply, enhance system reliability, and increase capacity. It is also designed to reduce the area's dependence on imported water from Northern California, thereby improving drought resilience and emergency response capabilities. The EPA notes that this reduction in demand could also benefit agricultural users in Central California by increasing water availability.