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Leslie Van Houten: Ex-Manson follower is released from Californian jail after 53 years

Van Houten, 73, was originally sentenced to death for helping Manson’s followers carry out the August 1969 killings of Leno LaBianca and his wife Rosemary

Evening Standard

Budget troubles won't change California Gov. Gavin Newsom's goals for 2nd term, he tells AP

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says looming multi-billion budget deficits will not change his agenda for his second term in office

The Independent UK

Geological mystery in California as homes slowly slide into canyon

Cause of landslide that destroyed a dozen homes remains unclear as officials say nothing can be done to stop descent

The Guardian - US

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AP Was There: Cult leader Charles Manson and followers convicted for brutal California killings

On Jan. 26, 1971, Charles Manson and three members of his California cult were convicted for the murders of seven people, including pregnant actress Sharon Tate

The Independent UK

Things to know about a landslide that has destroyed homes in Southern California

Leaders of a Southern California city hit by a destructive landslide are planning to vote on a resolution to declare a local emergency

The Independent UK

Arnold Schwarzenegger pumps iron and shows off amazing strength just weeks before turning 76

Arnold Schwarzenegger was seen at Gold's Gym in Venice Beach, California, and looked every bit the muscle-machine that he has been known for over the years

Daily Mirror

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison a half-century after grisly killings

Leslie Van Houten and other followers of Charles Manson killed a Los Angeles couple in 1969. She was sentenced to life in prison. She is expected to spend a year at a half-way house, learning basic life skills, her lawyer said.

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Ex-Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison after 53 years

Van Houten, now 73, is out on parole after her conviction for participating in the 1969 LaBianca murders at age 19

The Guardian - US

Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, released from California prison

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten has been released from a California prison after serving 53 years for two infamous murders

The Independent UK

Powerball jackpot reaches $1bn after no winner in latest drawing

Next Powerball drawing is Wednesday 19 July

The Independent UK

California man paralyzed from run-in with police gets $20 million settlement

A California man who became paralyzed after a run-in with police gets $20 million settlement in a deal announced Tuesday

The Independent UK

SRE Stock: A Smart Investment as the Market Rotates Away From Risk

With public utility Sempra Energy tied to a lucrative piece of the California economy, SRE stock represents a smart buy ahead of potential uncertainty in the market.

Barchart

The FTC's campaign to stop the massive $68.7 billion deal between Microsoft and Activision just got smacked down by a judge

“Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision has been described as the largest in tech history. It deserves scrutiny. That scrutiny has paid off," the California judge wrote.

Fortune

“Don’t Underestimate Meghan”: Princess Diana’s Confidante Predicts Meghan Markle Will Become Governor of California

If former actors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronald Reagan can become governors of the Golden State, why can’t she?

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The Guardian - US

California faces backlash as it weighs historic reparations for Black residents

The state has become the focus of the nation’s divisive reparations conversation as it advances its reparations efforts

The Guardian - US

Disney ramps up spending in California amid war with Ron DeSantis in Florida

Company goes all in on growth program in Anaheim, California, after cancelling $1bn project and pulling plug on Star Wars hotel

Ballotpedia

Mandatory retirement ages responsible for half of state supreme court retirements this year

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WEKU

Sea lions are sick and dying along Southern California's coast. Here's what to know

A deadly toxin has been poisoning sea lions and dolphins, causing seizures, erratic behavior, bulging eyes and foaming at the mouth. It has been especially worse for pregnant mammals.

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A racist past and hotter future are testing Western water like never before

In Western states, the older a water claim, the more secure it is during a drought. Tribes have long been excluded from that system and now, they're pushing for change.

Reason

Brickbat: Paying for the Privilege

A new San Diego, California, ordinance requires landlords to pay tenants two to three months' rent if they terminate a lease without cause. Rafael Bautista, director of the San Diego Tenants Union, a local activist group, said the law does not go far enough. He wants the city council also…

Daily Mirror

Pilot somehow survives after crashing his plane nose first directly into hangar

Emergency services rushed to the scene at Long Beach Airport, California, to find the plane crashed nose down on the roof of a hangar. This comes days after six people died in a firey plane wreck in nearby Murrieta

The Independent UK

Andrea Evans death: The Young and the Restless star dies aged 66

Evans reportedly died of breast cancer at her home in Pasadena, California

The Guardian - AU

‘I’m just not ready yet’: Ozzy Osbourne cancels first show in nearly five years due to health

The 74-year-old singer makes ‘painful’ decision to withdraw from Power Trip festival in California to avoid giving ‘half-assed’ live performance

Chicago Sun-Times

Bitwise bankruptcy ends plan for tech-training venture on South Side

The California-based firm closed abruptly, laying off 900 people, and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy amid several lawsuits and a report of an FBI probe.

Cinemablend

Wait, Did James Cameron Confirm Multiple Alita Sequels Are In The Works While Talking About Selling His House?

While discussing plans to sell his California ranch, James Cameron may have just confirmed that more than one Alita sequel is in the pipeline.

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