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November 25, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Prosecutor Used Flawed A.I. to Keep a Man in Jail, His Lawyers Say

The case is among the first in which a prosecutor is accused of filing court papers marred by A.I.-generated mistakes.

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View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

An Auto Holy Grail: Motors That Don’t Rely on Chinese Rare Earths

Weary of being captive to geopolitics, car companies are looking for ways to replace powerful rare-earth magnets in electric motors.

A Stand Against Coal Could Push Oakland Toward Bankruptcy

After Oakland, Calif., reneged on a contract allowing coal shipments, a Kentucky company went under. Courts say the city must now pay hundreds of millions of dollars.

The Best Baseball Team Behind Bars

The San Quentin Giants’ opponents are impressed. But what about the parole board that decides the players’ fate?

Why Tyler Skaggs’ iPad Could Trigger Millions in Punitive Damages Against Angels

In past cases in California, even limited property damages have led to large payouts, including in the O.J. Simpson civil trial.

Gramma, a Galápagos Tortoise at the San Diego Zoo, Dies at About 141

She traveled through her long life at her own pace.

This California Restaurant Is Making Magic With Cheese and Masa

At Popoca in Oakland, Anthony Salguero puts Salvadoran ingredients and flavors in the spotlight.

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Make-Ahead White Wine Gravy

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Makes 4 cups

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