Joshua tree preservation projects scrapped after Trump administration blocks funding

Los Angeles Times - Oct 2, 2026

A slate of projects aimed at preserving the future of California's iconic Joshua tree in has been scrapped after the Trump administration blocked more than $25 million in funding for national parks this year.

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California state Capitol 'deemed safe' following threat, evacuation

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California state Capitol 'deemed safe' following threat, evacuation

A threat at California's state Capitol forced construction workers and legislative staff to evacuate for much of Friday, but the building will reopen for normal hours on Monday, officials said.

California leads lawsuit challenging Trump's rollback of fuel economy rules

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California leads lawsuit challenging Trump's rollback of fuel economy rules

Three lawsuits filed Friday challenge the Trump administration's rollback of vehicle mileage rules as illegal, including one led by California.

Christa Pike unconscious, on ventilator after failed execution, court hears

Oct 2, 2026

Christa Pike unconscious, on ventilator after failed execution, court hears

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Paramount, Warner Bros. reveal new name

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Paramount, Warner Bros. reveal new name

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Pilots of deadly Miami plane crash weren’t warned of tailwinds, report says

Oct 2, 2026

Pilots of deadly Miami plane crash weren’t warned of tailwinds, report says

Air traffic controllers are required to state both wind direction and velocity when authorizing the use of a runway when a tailwind exists, U.S. federal regulations say.

NASA's dexterous humanoid robots built to assist humans on the moon

Oct 2, 2026

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Progressives unveil legislation cracking down on Flock cameras

Oct 2, 2026

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Dangerous heat wave reaches Los Angeles. Here's how long it will last

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Europe to release reserve oil and diesel after threats from Trump

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Europe to release reserve oil and diesel after threats from Trump

The Group of Seven industrial nations said Friday that they plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products in the coming weeks.

U.S. job growth slowed, unemployment ticked up last month as midterms near

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U.S. job growth slowed, unemployment ticked up last month as midterms near

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