California

Here’s how Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse would need to be redesigned to survive as California gets even warmer

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[ad_1] Barbie’s home may be a Dreamhouse, but as her state of California continues to experience a brutal heat wave sending temperatures to the triple digits, it may not be a dream setup for long. But there is a way to help her thrive – as well as the billions of others in the world.  … Read more

“Smallville” actor Allison Mack released from prison for her role in alleged sex cult NXIVM

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[ad_1] The television actor Allison Mack, who pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case tied to the cult-like group NXIVM, has been released from a California prison, according to a government website. Mack, best known for her role as a young Superman’s close friend on “Smallville,” was sentenced to three years behind bars … Read more

Photographer Ansel Adams and his legacy

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[ad_1] Photographer Ansel Adams and his legacy – CBS News Watch CBS News Photographer Ansel Adams (1902-1984) created unparalleled images of the American West at a time when photography was not universally appreciated as a fine art. Today Adams is the most recognizable name in nature photography, and his landscapes have been acclaimed for their … Read more

Human remains found in California mountain area where actor Julian Sands went missing

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[ad_1] Hikers on Saturday discovered human remains on Southern California’s Mount Baldy, officials said, the same mountain area where British actor Julian Sands went missing more than five months ago. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department reported that the remains were reported by hikers at about 10 a.m. Deputies responded and transported the victim’s remains … Read more

Tentative U.S. West Coast port contract deal reached, union and employers say

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[ad_1] The Pacific Container Terminal at the Port of Long Beach in California. Eric Thayer | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Longshore union and employers of 22,000 dockworkers at U.S. West Coast ports on Wednesday said they have reached a tentative deal on a new six-year contract covering workers at all 29 West Coast ports. The deal was reached with assistance from Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su, the Pacific Maritime Association said in a tweet, adding … Read more

Tupac Shakur to be posthumously honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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[ad_1] Rap icon Tupac Shakur will be posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the organization announced Wednesday. Shakur’s sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist’s behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard. Shakur’s star will be issued in the “Recording” category. Radio personality Big Boy will … Read more

Shootout at Baja California car rally in Mexico near U.S. border leaves 10 dead, 10 wounded

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[ad_1] Authorities say they are investigating an apparent gunfight at an off-road vehicle rally in Mexico’s Baja California state that left 10 people dead and another 10 wounded. Videos posted on social media showed heavy shooting at the rally in an area of Ensenada and at least three bodies lying on the ground. The shooting, … Read more

Strippers at North Hollywood club vote unanimously to unionize

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[ad_1] A North Hollywood strip club has become the only unionized adult joint in the nation after a prolonged battle between the dancers and management. Dancers at Star Garden Topless Dive Bar voted unanimously to unionize with the Actors’ Equity Association, with 17 votes in favor, according to a ballot count held by the National … Read more