Soumya Karlamangla, who writes The Times’s California newsletter, wants to balance uplifting stories and hard news happening in the Golden State.
Category: California
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Five New Hotels and Spas Built for Bathing
From southern Japan to the English countryside, these properties put the focus on therapeutic waters.
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Sean Kingston Arrested on Fraud and Theft Charges After Raid at His Home
Mr. Kingston, a singer and rapper, best known for his 2007 hit single “Beautiful Girls,” was taken into custody on Thursday. His mother was also arrested.
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‘The Beach Boys’ Review: How to Make Good Vibrations
This Disney documentary looks at the family ties and sweet harmonies that turned a California band into a popular treasure.
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Some iPhone Customers Could Get Up to $349 in an Apple Settlement
A class-action lawsuit about audio issues in iPhone 7 and 7 Plus phones has led to a $35 million settlement, though the company denies the phones were faulty.
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113-Year-Old Death Valley Salt Tram Tower Toppled by Driver Stuck in Mud
A traveler used the tower as an anchor to try to pull out a pickup that was stuck in mud at the national park in California.
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Susan Backlinie, First Shark Attack Victim in ‘Jaws,’ Dies at 77
Ms. Backlinie, a stunt woman, appeared in the terrifying opening scene of the 1975 blockbuster in which a great white shark attacks.
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Bill Holman, Whose Arrangements Shaped West Coast Jazz, Dies at 96
His economical, linear writing helped define the sound of Stan Kenton’s band. He also led his own 16-piece ensemble for many decades.
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California Will Add a Fixed Charge to Electric Bills and Reduce Rates
Officials said the decision would lower bills and encourage people to use cars and appliances that did not use fossil fuels, but some experts said it would discourage energy efficiency.
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Walnuts Recalled From Natural Food Stores After E. Coli Outbreak
The outbreak linked to shelled organic walnuts distributed by Gibson Farms has sickened 12 people and hospitalized seven in California and Washington State, federal officials said.
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PG&E Seeks Approval to Sell Stake in Its Power Operations
California’s largest utility said its proposed deal with the global investment firm KKR could reduce customer rates by $100 million over 20 years.