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• Multimillionaire creator of Call of Duty Vince Zampella is killed in car crash
  
  Vince Zampella, the creator of video game Call of Duty, has been killed in a car crash in Southern California.
  Daily Mail.  Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:30:10 GMT.
• Swimmer vanishes after possible shark encounter off California coast during group outing
  
  New details emerged as swimmer went missing off California coast in possible shark attack. Witness saw shark breach with human body at Lovers Point Beach.
  Fox News.  Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:37:06 -0500.
• At Least 1 Killed as Heavy Rains Bring Floods to Northern California
  
  Floodwaters swept Shasta County on Sunday, killing at least one person. Forecasters warned that Central California would receive heavy rain later in the week.
  Jin Yu Young and Bernard Mokam.  New York Times.  Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:02:19 +0000.
• Skiers call this resort 'Big Bare.' Will the coming storm save California's ski season?
  
  California's snowpack is 12% of normal, leaving bare dirt on many ski runs statewide. But an atmospheric river this week is bringing hope to skiers and water managers.
  Jack Dolan.  Los Angeles Times.  Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:18:09 GMT.
• 30 years ago, the way we looked at L.A. changed forever
  
  On Dec. 15, 1995, the city of Los Angeles became a protagonist in the film "Heat," remarkable for its clear portrait of modern L.A.
  Shelby Grad.  Los Angeles Times.  Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:46:56 GMT.
• Helen Siff, Character Actress With Five-Decade Career, Dies At 88
  
  Helen Siff, whose career spanned more than five decades and included over 70 screen credits, died December 18 in Los Angeles. She was 88.
  By Marc Berman, Senior Contributor.  Forbes.  Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:40:43 -0500.
• Bionic hand brings baseball star back to the field
  
  San Francisco Giants invite Jamie Grohsong to throw ceremonial first pitch at Oracle Park after he learned to play baseball with a bionic hand following an injury.
  Fox News.  Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:21:25 -0500.
• Power coming back online after massive blackout in San Francisco
  
  Most of the lights in San Francisco are back on after a power outage left about 130,000 customers in the dark. Nicole Valdes has more.
  CBS News.  Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:10:00 -0500.
• MS-13 gang member sentenced to 1,335 years in prison in El Salvador
  
  Earlier this year, the U.S. designated MS-13, which was formed in Los Angeles in the 1980s by Salvadoran immigrants, a terrorist organization.
  CBS News.  Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:23:34 -0500.
• Large Swaths Of San Francisco Descend Into Darkness Amid Power Outage, Waymo Vehicles Stall In Streets
  
  'We are focused on keeping our riders safe'
  Mark Tanos.  Daily Caller.  Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:02:41 +0000.
• Waymo halts service in San Francisco as cars stall at intersections
  
  Waymo halted service in San Francisco as of Saturday at 8 p.m., following a power outage that left approximately 30% of the city without power.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:21:00 GMT.
• Efforts ongoing to restore power to San Francisco areas following outage
  
  The majority of affected customers in San Francisco have had their power restored after outages that began Saturday, according to PG&E.
  ABC News.  Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:26:24 -0500.
• Couple needs harrowing rescue off California's Billionaires' Beach
  
  Two lost paragliders found themselves in a harrowing fight for their lives.
  Katie Dowd.  SFGATE.  Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:15:42 UTC.
• California Drive-By Targets Jewish Family's Hanukkah Display Just 2 Days Before Bondi Beach Massacre
  
  A drive-by shooting targeted a California home decorated for Hanukkah late Friday night, with police saying the assailants fired what appeared to be an airsoft gun from a passing vehicle. ...
  Mariane Angela.  Western Journal.  Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:00:51 +0000.
• Power Restored for Most of San Francisco After Widespread Outage
  
  The hourslong outage affected nearly a third of the city and forced the closure of transit stations. Service was restored for most customers late Saturday.
  Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon.  New York Times.  Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:34:30 +0000.
• Power restored to most in San Francisco after massive outage
  
  Power was restored Sunday morning to the bulk of the 130,000 homes and businesses in San Francisco impacted by a massive outage on Saturday that caused major disruptions in the city.
  Jaimie Ding.  Washington Times.  Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:27:45 -0500.
• Dodgers lead MLB with record $169M luxury tax
  
  The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title.
  ESPN.  Fri, 19 Dec 2025 23:37:06 EST.
• Stolen French bulldog Hank found in Oakland after more than a week
  
  Hank was stolen in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood.
  Madilynne Medina.  SFGATE.  Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:48:21 UTC.
• Dodgers Reunite With World Series Champion After Brief Stint With NL Rival
  
  The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed a veteran position player after he spent a brief moment with the Atlanta Braves.
  By Peter Chawaga, Contributor.  Forbes.  Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:27:25 -0500.
• California Resources Closes Berry Merger, Expands Asset Base
  
  CRC closes its all-stock merger with Berry, adding scale, synergies and cash flow durability as it strengthens its position in California.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:42:00 GMT.

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