Tag: California
Richard Blum, Political Donor and Husband of Senator Feinstein, Dies at 86
He also held nonprofit positions; at one point he was chairman of the University of California Board of…
Dr. Bronner’s, the Soap Company, Dips Into Psychedelics
VISTA, Calif. — Dr. Bronner’s, the liquid soap company best known for its teeny-font labels preaching brotherly love…
Robert Kennedy Jr.’s Crusade Against Covid Vaccine Anguishes Family
Blake Fleetwood, a writer who calls Mr. Kennedy “an inspiration” and has been a friend and skiing companion…
California Returns as Climate Leader, With Help From the White House
Under the 1970 Clean Air Act, the E.P.A. had granted California a waiver to set tailpipe standards that…
Dusty Baker’s Wine Business Keeps Him Busy
SACRAMENTO — “Be right back,” Dusty Baker said on a chilly, recent Saturday morning at his home here.…
Esteban Torres, Congressional Advocate for Latinos, Dies at 91
Esteban Torres, an eight-term Democratic member of Congress from California who was dedicated to fighting poverty and who…
Apple Accuses Woman of Stalking Tim Cook
A judge in Santa Clara County has granted Apple a temporary restraining order against a woman accused of…
A Fight Over Rooftop Solar Threatens California’s Climate Goals
Some energy experts say utilities would not be able to produce or buy enough renewable energy to replace…
A YouTuber’s Plane Crash Draws Doubts From Aviation Experts
The YouTube video with the attention-grabbing title “I Crashed My Plane” begins with Trevor Jacob piloting a small…
Why Covid-19 Didn’t Create the Nursing Crisis
We’re entering our third year of Covid, and America’s nurses — who we celebrated as heroes during the…