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Soaring monthly electricity bills charged by California utility companies siblings could hobble the state’s quest for a green energy Holy Grail, a new report shows.Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric and PG&E levy charges for monthly bills that are far higher than the national average, making California electricity rates the second highest in the United States, the state Legislative Analyst’s Office reported on Tuesday.“California’s electricity rates are among the highest in the country,” the Legislative Analyst’s Office reported. “On average, residential electricity rates in California are close to double those in the rest of the nation.”The increase in…

By JILL LAWLESS, Associated PressLONDON (AP) — Fresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win re-election, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe, setting off alarm bells among politicians across the continent.The Tesla and SpaceX chief executive has endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany, demanded the release of jailed U.K. anti-Islam extremist Tommy Robinson and called British Prime Minister Keir Starmer an evil tyrant who should be in prison.Many European politicians have been left concerned by the attention. Musk’s feed on his social network X is dotted with abusive language — labeling politicians “stupid cretin”…

By MARK ANDERSON | AP Sports WriterHENDERSON, Nev.  — The Las Vegas Raiders fired Antonio Pierce on Tuesday after just one season as their full-time coach, the latest in a line of coaching changes over the past several years.“We appreciate Antonio’s leadership, first as an interim head coach and this past season as the head coach,” the team said in a statement. “Antonio grew up a Raiders fan and his Silver and Black roots run deep. We are grateful for his ability to reignite what it means to be a Raider throughout the entire organization. We wish nothing but the best…

Lauren Rosenblatt | (TNS) The Seattle TimesA year after a panel blew off a 737 Max midflight, Boeing says mistakes like those leading up to the near-disaster on Jan. 5, 2024, won’t happen again.The company has increased inspections, created new procedures to make sure airplane parts and airplane work are documented, and, it says, recommitted itself to the quality and safety of the planes it makes.Boeing is entering the new year with a new CEO, a new contract with its unionized Machinists workforce and a new plan to focus on quality and safety. But, the company and the Federal Aviation…

By MEG KINNARD, Associated PressPresident-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would move to try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” a name he said has a “beautiful ring to it.”It’s his latest suggestion to redraw the map of the Western Hemisphere. Trump has repeatedly referred to Canada as the “51st State,” demanded that Denmark consider ceding Greenland, and called for Panama to return the Panama Canal.Here’s a look at his comment and what goes into a name.Why is Trump talking about renaming the Gulf of Mexico?Since his first run for the White House in…

UCLA football’s offensive line struggled in the 2024 season. Injuries prevented the Bruins from establishing consistency when they needed it the most, which led to too many sacks and not enough positive yardage in the pass and run games.The Bruins will have a new quarterback under center next season and have solid pieces returning at the skill positions. They also have a new offensive coordinator in Tino Sunseri and a new offensive line coach in Andy Kwon, creating a spring that is ripe for rebuilding.“Coach Kwon is an up-and-coming young coach who has already shown an ability to effectively teach while relating…

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday unveiled the initial details of his $322.2 billion state budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Based on his presentation, Californians should be worried.He claims that his budget will promote an “efficient and leaner” government, yet his plan is neither.  The Newsom budget would increase spending by around 8% year over year. When you consider inflation is now running at an annual rate of 2.5 to 3.0%, this is a huge inflation-adjusted spending increase. Spending significantly more money does not promote a leaner state government.On efficiency, most private businesses streamline operations to produce a better…

Breana Noble | (TNS) The Detroit NewsGrand theft auto might be a problem for Metro Detroit dealers, but a growing concern among dealers nationally is fraudulent sales that appear like any other transaction.Vehicle thefts done through identity theft, synthetic identities and similar schemes are on the rise as lucrative fraud opportunities elsewhere dry up and vehicle prices remain robust. Their prevalence has prompted some dealers to hire private investigators, stop selling out of state and take other precautions to ensure buyers are who they say they are. But catching, prosecuting and stopping these kinds of crimes can prove difficult, according to…

A brush fire that quickly swelled to about 200 acres amid a strong windstorm in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday morning is burning homes.There are reports from the scene of multiple structures burning, with wind-driven embers creating new fires.At least one home, on Lachman Lane, was fully engulfed, CBS Los Angeles reported at 11:43 a.m.The brush fire also was burning near the 1100 block of North Piedra Morada Drive, a residential street in a hillside neighborhood, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.Evacuation warnings are in place for an unknown number of structures in the vicinity, with crews on scene requesting evacuations…

Zoe Greenberg | (TNS) The Philadelphia InquirerOn a brisk Saturday afternoon, A. crouched in a boxer’s stance, knees bent, one hip forward, raised her new Ruger Security-380 pistol aloft with both hands, and pulled the trigger. Spent gold casings clinked to the ground as a paper plate across the range filled with bullet holes. Next to her, a row of men in sweatshirts and earmuffs affably shot their own marks.A., who The Inquirer is identifying by the first letter of her first name because of safety concerns, is new to the world of shooting ranges and target practice. As a…