California Today: Phillips 66 Is Accused of Violating the Clean Water Act

November 22, 2024, 9:30 a.m. Eastern time

Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California and the region, selected for you by Times editors.

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Phillips 66 Is Accused of Violating the Clean Water Act

The oil company was indicted on charges of dumping nearly 800,000 gallons of contaminated wastewater into the Los Angeles County sewer system.

Seattle Power Outages Could Linger as Strong Storms Pelt the West Coast

A series of atmospheric rivers is flooding the Pacific Northwest and parts of California, with more wind and rain forecast as utilities try to restore power to hundreds of thousands of people.

Inside the Deadliest Job in America

Logging has long been a way of life for rural communities in the Pacific Northwest and South. It also comes with grave risk.

Newsom to Visit California’s Trump Country: ‘Message Received’

Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged that residents were frustrated by economic problems and said that Democrats needed to address their concerns.

Officer’s Fatal Shooting of 911 Caller in Las Vegas Prompts Push for His Arrest

Body camera footage shows an officer fatally shooting a Black man who was struggling with a woman over a knife. The man had called the police for help.

Los Angeles City Council Passes ‘Sanctuary’ Ordinance in Response to Trump

The swift action, two weeks after Donald J. Trump’s presidential win, signaled a sense of urgency from city leaders.

Where Are the Most Million-Dollar Homes?

While many metropolitan areas have homes valued at $1 million or more, California is leading the pack.

She Went for a Walk on the Beach and Found a Rare ‘Doomsday Fish’

In Japanese mythology, the deep-sea-dwelling oarfish is a harbinger of impending disaster. For scientists in California, where three oarfish have washed up in recent months, it’s an exciting find.

House Race in California Is Separated by 314 Votes

The closest House race in the nation is in Southern California, where Representative Michelle Steel is trailing her challenger, Derek Tran, by a tiny margin after nearly 310,000 votes have been counted.

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