California

Trump Says States Should Manage Disasters. Former FEMA Leaders Agree.

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“I’d rather see the states take care of their own problems,” the president said. Federal emergency managers from both parties have made the same argument.

Toyota Truck Unit Will Pay $1.6 Billion to Settle Emissions Fraud Case

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Hino Motors, a Toyota subsidiary, will plead guilty to conspiracy charges and pay penalties for deceiving regulators about its diesel engines, the E.P.A. said.

L.A. Wildfires Ramp Up Difficulty of Hosting 2028 Olympics

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Rebuilding areas ravaged by wildfires will present a daunting challenge, but the flip side could be the “compelling image of a city emerging from the ashes.”

As L.A. Fires Rage, Trump and Newsom’s Hostilities Resurface

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California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, and President-elect Donald J. Trump have long feuded. Can the rancor be set aside to help a devastated city recover?

Constellation Energy to Buy Power Producer Calpine

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Constellation Energy’s deal to buy Calpine is being driven by fast-rising demand for electricity by the technology industry.

Barbara Lee, a Progressive Pillar of the House, Is Running for Oakland Mayor

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The Bay Area politician, known for her antiwar position and breaking barriers in Congress, just left the House after more than two decades.