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April 6, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Screenwriters Union and Studios Swiftly Reach Tentative Deal

With the global entertainment business reeling during a period of rapid change, there was little enthusiasm on either side for a costly standoff.

Uber and Lyft Offer Gas Price Relief, but Drivers Say It’s Not Enough

As fuel costs go up, making a living as a gig driver is harder than ever.

Despite Poor Reviews, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Is a Megahit

The animated sequel collected about $373 million worldwide over its first five days in theaters. “Kids love the movie,” a box office analyst said.

Judge Pauses Trump Demand for Student Race Data in 17 States

The Trump administration had said it would collect data from colleges in 17 states, including California, to ensure compliance with a Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action in admissions.

Trump Seeks $152 Million to Begin to Turn Alcatraz Back Into a Prison

The plan faces significant local political opposition and the dilapidated state of the site poses considerable logistical challenges.

‘Under Protest,’ Raw Dairy Farm Recalls Cheddar Linked to 9 E. Coli Cases

Raw Farm, a dairy producer in California, denies that its products have caused the outbreak, which has sickened people in three states.

$850,000 Homes in California

A condominium in a Spanish Revival-style complex in Los Angeles, a Craftsman house in Long Beach and a home from 1924 in Oakland.

Steph and Seth Curry Share the Floor as NBA Teammates: ‘A Dream Come True’

Sunday night’s Warriors game marked the first time in their NBA careers that Steph and Seth Curry played on the same team.

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