California Today: Newsom Mulls Sparing Lives of All 563 Prisoners on Death Row in California

October 8, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Newsom Mulls Sparing Lives of All 563 Prisoners on Death Row in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom ramped up talks after a botched execution in Tennessee.

Delta Passenger Steals and Crashes Airport Tug in California, Officials Say

The episode briefly disrupted operations on Tuesday at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif., where the man went onto the tarmac, the authorities said.

Man vs. ‘Terminator’-Like Robot in a Cage. California Called It Illegal.

A tech start-up’s stunt in San Francisco tested the boundaries of combat sport safety and regulations.

The Emmys, TV’s Biggest Showcase, Is Leaving Traditional TV

The Television Academy is moving its awards telecast to streaming, following the lead of the Oscars.

Long-Deployed Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Set for Homecoming

The ship, whose crew endured food shortages, spent much of its nearly 11-month deployment in combat without a day off.

Why My Conversations With ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ Made Me Very Worried

A new mode includes a study tool, but it still does a user’s homework. And a children’s safety nonprofit says the chatbot flunked its tests.

‘Cupertino’ Review: The People v. A.I.

Robert and Michelle King have taken on law, politics and religion. Their delightful new legal drama suggests that tech might be the final boss.

Eva Marie Saint, Oscar Winner for ‘On the Waterfront,’ Is Dead at 102

A luminous beauty with dramatic depth, she brought a layered intensity to harrowing roles and seduced Cary Grant in the romantic thriller “North by Northwest.”