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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Home to World’s Fastest Supercomputer

The world’s fastest supercomputer is in the Bay Area at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.El Capitan, which officials at the federal lab said can perform 1.742 quintillion calculations per second, was verified as the world’s most powerful supercomputer during the 2024 …

Islamophobia, Harassment Skyrocketing on California’s College Campuses, Report Reveals

SINCE THE OCT. 7, 2023, attack that sparked the Israel-Hamas war, Muslim students on college campuses throughout California have endured surging rates of Islamophobia, according to a 2024 Campus Climate Report released by the Council on American-Islamic Relations California, or …

Adena Ishii Poised to Become Berkeley’s Next Mayor as Sophie Hahn Concedes in Tight Race

Berkeley mayoral candidate Sophie Hahn has conceded defeat to Adena Ishii in a close race that still hasn’t been fully counted.  According to results released by the Alameda County Registrar of Voters on Wednesday, Ishii leads with 25,131 votes, or …

Human Skull and Bones Wash Ashore in Palos Verdes Estates, Investigation Underway

The L.A. County Medical Examiner's office confirmed the bones were human but have not determined the identity of the person or cause of death.

13-Year-Old Boy Steals Car, Sparks Police Chase in South Pasadena. His Parent Got a Ticket

A 13-year-old sped his parent's car through South Pasadena streets Tuesday morning, failing to pull over for a police siren before eventually stopping. The driver and one of his parents were cited for reckless evading.

Attendance Is a Bright Spot in the Latest California School Dashboard

Chronic absenteeism dropped to 20% last school year, but that is still higher than the pre-pandemic rate of 12%.

Berkeley Reaches Tentative Agreement With Major Labor Union to Head Off Two-Day Strike

The city of Berkeley averted a two-day strike that was set to begin Wednesday after reaching a tentative contract agreement with one of its largest unions.Negotiators with Service Employees International Union Local 1021’s Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Leader Association …

'The California Coast Is Really Unforgiving': Popular Boating Area Has a Deadly Trend

In less than a month, three boats have capsized in deadly accidents near Bodega Bay.

Can Deputies Be Forced to Show Investigators Their Tattoos? Not Yet, Says Appeals Court

An appeals court has weighed in on whether L.A. County sheriff's deputies can be forced to show their tattoos to investigators.

Jack London State Historic Park to Celebrate 108th Anniversary of Famed Author’s Passing

The 108th anniversary of the death of one of the Bay Area’s best-known authors will be honored Saturday with songs and a visit to his grave in Sonoma County.Jack London, author of works including “The Call of the Wild,” spent …

Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Canadian Drug Import Plan Goes Nowhere After FDA Approval

Nearly a year after the Biden administration gave Florida the green light to become the first state to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada — a longtime goal of politicians across the political spectrum, including President-elect Donald Trump — the …

Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Canadian Drug Import Plan Goes Nowhere After FDA Approval

Nearly a year after the Biden administration gave Florida the green light to become the first state to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada — a longtime goal of politicians across the political spectrum, including President-elect Donald Trump — the …

Phillips 66 Faces Federal Charges Over Alleged Wastewater Dumping at Carson Refinery

A federal grand jury has returned a six-count indictment against Phillips 66 for allegedly dumping waste into Los Angeles County sewers.

Burning Tree in South Los Angeles Leads Firefighters to a Grim Discovery

A person was found dead Thursday when firefighters were called to put out a tree fire behind an apartment building in South Los Angeles.

California Bomb Cyclone Storm: When Will Rains Hit L.A. Area and How Bad Will It Be?

The effects of the so-called bomb cyclone storm on Southern California will be less dramatic compared to the north, weather forecasters say.

Sonoma County Sets Up Sandbag Stations Amid Flooding Risk Due to Atmospheric River

Sandbag stations are open across Sonoma County as residents and businesses continue to prepare for possible flooding due to the atmospheric river currently battering the region.  Residents and businesses must bring their own bags and shovels, unless noted otherwise. The …

Freddie Freeman Grand Slam Ball to Be Auctioned. Could Bring 'Life-Changing Money' for Venice Family

Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam ball brought joy to the young Dodgers fan who caught it. Now it could bring his family millions at auction.

CA Colleges Grapple With Free Speech

Juliette Colunga at The Master's University in Santa Clarita on Oct. 5, 2024. Photo by Carlin Stiehl for CalMatters

California Lets Defendants Challenge Racism in Court. Few Have Succeeded

A Garrison Project and CalMatters analysis of the Racial Justice Act found about a dozen successful cases in which judges took action on racial bias in the legal process.

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