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Aggregated California News Articles

• Giddey's 47-ft, buzzer-beating heave stuns Lakers
  
  Josh Giddey heaved a buzzer-beating 47-foot 3-pointer from half-court to cap perhaps the wildest finish in the NBA this season, giving the Chicago Bulls a 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
  ESPN.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:20:46 EST.
• Bulls star Josh Giddey scores insane half-court buzzer beater to sink LeBron James and the Lakers
  
  The Chicago Bulls secured an astonishing victory over the Los Angeles Lakers after Josh Giddey scored a buzzer beater from the opposite half of the court.
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:47:43 GMT.
• Justice Department probes major California universities for 'illegal DEI' in admissions
  
  The Justice Department is investigating four California universities for possible 'illegal DEI' in admissions. The universities say they do not illegally consider race when accepting students.
  Jaweed Kaleem, Daniel Miller.  Los Angeles Times.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:18:18 GMT.
• Real Estate Deals of the Year: San Francisco Art Institute sale is a Deal of the Year
  
  The San Francisco Art Institute sale is one of our deals of the year. Here's why.
  Neil Gonzales.  American City Business Journals.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 02:30:00 +0000.
• California school district apologizes after Border Patrol recruiter denied entry into high school career fair
  
  A U.S. Border Patrol recruiter was denied entry into a Southern California high school career fair this week, prompting outcry from authorities.
  Fox News.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:21:44 -0400.
• Fire debris clearance: How to decide between the U.S. Army Corps and private contractors
  
  Los Angeles County property owners have until Monday to enroll in the government-run debris clearance program for the Eaton and Palisades fires.
  Laura J. Nelson.  Los Angeles Times.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:24:02 GMT.
• AG Bondi launches investigation into DEI admissions policies at Stanford, University of California schools
  
  Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday she was launching an investigation into DEI admissions policies at Stanford and University of California schools.
  Fox News.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:14:36 -0400.
• Justice Dept. Will Investigate California Universities Over Race in Admissions
  
  California banned affirmative action decades ago. The Trump administration says it plans to investigate whether schools there are still considering race.
  Stephanie Saul.  New York Times.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:54:07 +0000.
• Viewpoint: California legislators urged to declare war on red tape
  
  California needs to "facilitate new construction at an unprecedented scale" to solve housing, water and climate issues, a legislative report says.
  Dan Walters.  American City Business Journals.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:47:58 +0000.
• Trump Challenges California on Transgender Parental Notification
  
  The Trump administration will investigate whether a new California law banning parental notification requirements in schools violates federal policy.
  Dana Goldstein and Laurel Rosenhall.  New York Times.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:32:58 +0000.
• IGF optimistic over mixed event at 2028 Olympics
  
  The International Golf Federation is "optimistic" that the International Olympic Committee will accept a proposal for a new mixed event at Los Angeles 2028.
  BBC News.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:31:31 GMT.
• KB Home unveils its first 'fire-resilient' community in Southern California
  
  KB Home is the first large production builder to unveil a community designed to fire-resilient standards by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.
  CNBC.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:01 GMT.
• A San Francisco mother of 7 vanished in 1966. Her mystery is finally unraveling
  
  "Where is she? Why doesn't she call? Why doesn't she do something?"
  Andrew Chamings.  SFGATE.  Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:35:20 UTC.
• NASA develops airspace management system to monitor wildfires in California
  
  In a secluded corner of California, NASA is trialling its portable aircraft management system designed to combat wildfires. ...
  France24.  France 24.  Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:39:43 GMT.
• Los Angeles Dodgers accept White House invite after 2024 World Series win
  
  The Dodgers will meet President Trump to celebrate their 2024 World Series win
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:04:00 GMT.
• Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett refers to Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as 'Gov. Hot Wheels'
  
  Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett referred to her state's governor, Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as "Gov. Hot Wheels" while speaking at a banquet in Los Angeles.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Tue, 25 Mar 2025 23:30:00 GMT.
• Surfer attacked by 'demonic' sea lion amid toxic algal bloom in California
  
  "It was sick, its mind warped by this poison coursing through its system."
  Sam Mauhay-moore.  SFGATE.  Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:27:28 UTC.
• Chinese bubble tea chain Chagee files for U.S. initial public offering
  
  Chagee is planning to open its first U.S. store this spring in Los Angeles.
  CNBC.  Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:18:42 GMT.
• Maxine Waters Breaks Down in Public, Spouts Bizarrely Wild Lies About Melania as Ignorant Crowd Eats It Up
  
  Well, at least give California Rep. Maxine Waters this much: She’s consistent. Consistently bonkers, sure, but there’s at least some dependability there. ...
  C. Douglas Golden.  Western Journal.  Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:00:42 +0000.
• Composer Carlos Simon carries his ancestors with him
  
  The rising composer talks about the influence of the church on his music and the premiere of his Good News Mass at the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
  Lara Downes.  NPR.  Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400.

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