California
California was established as the 31st state on September 9, 1850. It consists of 163,696 square miles of land, is in the Pacific Time Zone (three hours behind the Eastern Time Zone), and its most-populated city is Los Angeles. The capital is Sacramento.
These are stories involving people, companies, products or services that are based in or otherwise connected to California.
Judge hits pause on settlement between states, Paramount over Warner Bros acquisition
A federal judge declined to approve a settlement between Paramount and 12 state attorneys general over its acquisition of Warner Bros, saying she needs more time to deliberate on the matter.
Kevin Kiley campaign demands TV station remove political ad
The ad spot, produced by a pro-science political action committee, claims President Trump has endorsed Kevin Kiley, who is running to keep his Congressional seat.
Paramount required to operate free streaming service under settlement over WBD merger
The condition was outlined Monday by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, whose office led the multi-state antitrust challenge.
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Paramount deemed too large to sue: States expected to settle lawsuit over WBD merger
The settlement does not require Paramount to sell major cable networks, but does require the company to commit to film releases and the installation of an independent oversight group for CBS News and CNN.
FAA warned of engine issue days before KNBC helicopter crash
The FAA said an incorrectly-installed engine flange on some Airbus AS350 helicopters could cause a helicopter pilot to lose control of the aircraft.
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Family of fallen KNBC-TV helicopter reporter warns of scams
The family of a helicopter reporter killed while on assignment this week is warning the public about online scams that are purporting to provide her relatives with financial assistance.
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KNBC reporter asked about fuel before helicopter crash
The reporter, Eliana Moreno, was told by pilot George Maciniw that the aircraft had more than an hour of fuel left, according to video obtained by The Desk.
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Woman arrested for crash before KNBC-TV helicopter fell
The woman, 36-year-old Bailee Lynn Rios, is being held on $4 million bail after allegedly crashing her SUV into the side of a city bus on Tuesday.
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Three dead after KNBC-TV helicopter crashes in Los Angeles
Pilot George Maciniw and journalist Eliana Moreno were on board the helicopter at the time of the incident, the television station confirmed in a statement.
Spectrum News launches California-specific news initiative on YouTube
New stories will publish regularly on the Spectrum News California YouTube channel, with a weekly recap airing Thursdays at 8 p.m. on Spectrum News channels.
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Facebook parent Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit
The settlement, more than $18 billion, is substantially all of Meta's second quarter profit, according to financial disclosure reports.
California AG cancels Paramount settlement talks over press leaks
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office would be willing to meet again if Paramount “stops playing games and engages sincerely.”