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.
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.”
Paramount says states should settle lawsuit over Warner Bros merger
Paramount wants California AG Rob Bonta and eleven other state AGs to respect the authority of nearly 70 other jurisdictions that have approved its deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery.
Nexstar begins replacing TEGNA board after judge says structure violated injunction
Four of five current or former Nexstar executives appointed to TEGNA's Board of Directors have resigned, and the fifth will do so when a new Board is created, the company said in a court filing this week.
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Hearst Television promotes Derek Schnell to Vice President, News
Hearst Television has promoted veteran news executive Derek Schnell to Vice President, News, expanding his role across the company’s local television news operations.
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Paramount weighs independent board over CBS News, CNN concerns
The discussions come as Paramount seeks to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, CNN’s parent company, in an $81 billion deal.